Blog: Failure To Diagnose
- What to Do When a Diagnosis Initially Missed Shows Up in Developmental Tests
Aug 14, 2025
When you bring your child for a developmental screening, you expect reassurance that everything is on track or clear guidance if something isn’t. These tests can uncover delays in speech, motor skills, learning, or social interaction that may point to an underlying condition. Sometimes a diagnosis made during one of these screenings reveals that the warning signs had been there for months, or even years, but were overlooked. If this happens, it can be a...Read More - Sunburns, Children, and Skin Cancer: What Happens if Your Child is Misdiagnosed
Mar 15, 2024
Pediatric Skin Cancer: An Unexpected and Unfortunate Reality Summer sun signals family time, a long-awaited break from school, and long days in the sun for many children and their families. While so many good things come to mind when we think of summertime, one unfortunate and frightening reality looms over the hot weather and sunshine: skin cancer. Unbeknownst to many, skin cancer is not simply a problem affecting adults in the United States. It is...Read More - Thalassemia Malpractice Claims
Aug 5, 2023
Thalassemia Malpractice Attorneys Advocating for Victims of Undiagnosed and Misdiagnosed Thalassemia and Other Genetic Blood Disorders in New Jersey Certain blood disorders passed down from parents to their children can leave someone chronically tired and, in severe cases, very sick, needing frequent blood transfusions. Some babies born with deficient blood cells may even tragically die. Thalassemia is a genetic blood condition that strikes young children and adults later in life. Those with the disorder cannot produce...Read More - Diagnostic and Treatment Mistakes with Infant and Child Fever May be Medical Malpractice
Jan 14, 2022
Complications from Pediatric Fever may be a Source of Malpractice Claims in NJ if the Child’s Fever is Misdiagnosed or Improperly Treated No matter how many times they go through it, a parent caring for a sick child wonders when to take a baby, toddler, or child at any age to the doctor. While most low-grade fevers are manageable at home with pain relievers and fever reducers, some require a pediatrician or ER trip. The...Read More - Ultrasound Related Medical Malpractice During Pregnancy
Sep 15, 2019
Ultrasound has become a vital tool used during pregnancy. Since this groundbreaking medical imaging test was first developed in the 1950s, ultrasounds have aided medical professionals in providing better care for pregnant women and their unborn babies. By generating actual images of a woman’s womb and the developing fetus inside, doctors can more readily diagnose and treat serious conditions that may affect the mother or fetus. Unfortunately, errors do occur during ultrasound exams, with the...Read More - How Pediatricians Should Identify Neurological Injuries
Mar 2, 2019
As a parent, you know your child, but it is often difficult to identify medical conditions very early on in their their life. You may even have a sense that something is amiss but be unsure as to what is wrong. You trust your child’s pediatrician to recognize signs of a possible health issue and to uncover the source of the problem. This is true for neurological conditions and a vast array of others. Recognizing...Read More - Our Attorneys Obtain $3.825 Million on Behalf of Infant Respiratory Distress Victim
Feb 9, 2018
Our experienced pediatric malpractice attorneys obtained $3,825,000 on behalf of a young girl who suffered significant brain damage due to undiagnosed infant respiratory distress in Essex County, New Jersey. Due to the negligence of the medical professionals responsible for diagnosing and treating her acute respiratory condition, the victim suffered severe brain injuries and permanent complications. After sustaining brain damage due to lack of oxygen, she was diagnosed with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), Motor and Language Delay,...Read More - Doctor Faces Lawsuit for Failure to Diagnose Child Appendicitis in New York
Dec 21, 2017
When a child has appendicitis, immediate diagnosis and treatment is absolutely essential to prevent serious complications and even death. In many cases, the inflammation associated with appendicitis will cause a child’s appendix to rupture if left untreated. A recent case in New York illustrates what can go wrong if a child’s doctor fails to recognize the signs of appendicitis. The aforementioned case involves a 9-year-old child who suffered an abscess caused by a burst appendix...Read More