Miami Misdiagnosis & Delayed Diagnosis Attorney

Holding Healthcare Providers Accountable for Diagnostic Errors in Florida

Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective medical treatment. When a healthcare provider fails to diagnose a serious condition or delays diagnosis without justification, the consequences can be severe.

Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis are common forms of medical malpractice. In many cases, early detection could have prevented serious complications or improved the outcome.

The Miami Shark P.A. represents patients in Miami and throughout Florida who suffered harm because a condition was not properly identified or treated in time. We work with medical experts to determine whether the standard of care was violated.

Our office is located at 6709 North Kendall Dr #213 in Miami, and we serve clients statewide.

What Is Misdiagnosis?

Misdiagnosis occurs when a healthcare provider identifies the wrong condition and provides inappropriate treatment.

Examples may include:

  • Diagnosing a minor illness when a serious condition exists
  • Mistaking a heart attack for indigestion
  • Treating a stroke as a migraine
  • Failing to recognize signs of infection
A wrong diagnosis can lead to ineffective treatment, worsening symptoms, and avoidable harm.

What Is Delayed Diagnosis?

Delayed diagnosis happens when a provider fails to identify a condition in a timely manner.

Common examples include:

  • Delayed cancer diagnosis
  • Failure to diagnose internal bleeding
  • Late identification of neurological conditions
  • Delay in recognizing sepsis
In many cases, earlier diagnosis would have allowed for more effective treatment and a better prognosis.
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Conditions Commonly Involved in Diagnostic Errors

Certain conditions are frequently associated with misdiagnosis or delay, including:
  • Cancer
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Sepsis
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Meningitis
These conditions require prompt recognition. When warning signs are overlooked or test results are misread, the consequences can be catastrophic.

How Are Misdiagnosis Cases Proven?

Medical malpractice claims in Florida require proof of four elements:
A duty of care existed between the patient and provider.
The provider failed to meet the accepted medical standard of care.
The failure caused injury or worsened the condition.
The patient suffered measurable damages.
Diagnostic error cases often require expert medical testimony to establish what a reasonably competent provider would have done under similar circumstances.

Medical records, imaging studies, laboratory results, and consultation notes are critical pieces of evidence.

Florida Medical Malpractice Procedures

Florida law requires specific steps before filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. These may include:
  • Pre-suit investigation
  • Review by a qualified medical expert
  • Formal notice to potential defendants
  • Compliance with statutory deadlines
Strict time limits apply. Delaying consultation can affect your ability to pursue a claim.

Injuries Caused by Diagnostic Errors

Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis can lead to:
  • Advanced disease progression
  • Loss of treatment options
  • Organ failure
  • Permanent disability
  • Reduced life expectancy
  • Wrongful death
The key question in many cases is whether earlier diagnosis would have changed the outcome.

We carefully evaluate medical evidence to determine whether the delay directly caused additional harm.

Compensation in Misdiagnosis Cases

Patients harmed by diagnostic errors may be entitled to recover compensation for:
  • Medical expenses
  • Future treatment
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering

In fatal cases, surviving family members may pursue damages under Florida’s wrongful death statute.

Each claim depends on the medical facts and the extent of harm.

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Why Choose The Miami Shark P.A.?

Misdiagnosis cases require careful review of medical records and expert analysis. Healthcare providers often argue that symptoms were unclear or that the condition progressed naturally.

The Miami Shark P.A. approaches these cases with detailed investigation and strategic preparation. We work with qualified medical experts to evaluate whether the standard of care was breached and whether earlier intervention could have prevented harm.

From our Miami office, we represent patients throughout South Florida and across the state.

Delayed Diagnosis Can Change Everything. Get Answers Now.

If you believe a missed or delayed diagnosis caused serious harm, do not assume that the outcome was unavoidable.

Call The Miami Shark P.A. to schedule a consultation. We will review your medical history, explain your rights under Florida law, and determine whether you have a viable claim.

When time was lost, accountability matters.

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