Fighting Medical Negligence in Pennsylvania
Cervical cancer was once a leading cause of death among women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cervical cancers and deaths from cervical cancer have decreased among almost all ethnic groups in the United States. This is the good news. The bad news: cervical cancer continues to affect women's lives and their ability to have children. When a physician fails to detect the cancer or delayed effective treatment, the woman may be able to obtain compensation for her losses.
Medical Negligence Lawyers in Pittsburgh
At Raizman Frischman & Matzus, P.C., our Pennsylvania medical negligence lawyers help women who were harmed by a doctor's failure to diagnose or treat cervical cancer. Our attorneys develop strong cases that seek payment for a woman's lost income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other physical and mental costs. We are focused on our clients, their health and their futures, and spend the time needed to uncover all possible sources of compensation.
Cervical Cancer — Treatable When Caught Early
Cervical cancer is very treatable when caught early. Current methods of treatment usually allow the woman to bear children. However, when it is not caught before it spreads, the usual treatment is a hysterectomy that eliminates a woman's ability to have children. And if it spreads to other organs, it may be untreatable. Our attorneys help clients who have experienced medical negligence, such as:
- Failure to recommend regular Pap smears and HPV tests
- Failure to interpret the results of a Pap smear or HPV test
- Failure to order follow-up tests when original test was inconclusive or suggestive of cancer
- Failure to perform a cone biopsy or loop electrosurgical excision procedure to diagnose and treat abnormal cervical tissue
- Failure to order a colposcopy after an abnormal Pap test
Our lawyers build on their years of experience handling all types of cancer misdiagnosis cases to help women during very difficult times. We are both compassionate and aggressive, making sure that we explore all options when seeking full compensation for our clients.
Contact Our Western Pennsylvania Law Firm
If you experienced a delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis of cervical cancer, call a Pittsburgh cervical cancer misdiagnosis lawyer at 877-206-3829 to schedule a free initial consultation. Or send us an e-mail to learn about our medical negligence cases involving cervical cancer.
