Oncology Malpractice

Oncologists are highly trained medical specialists who focus on studying, diagnosing, and treating cancerous tumors. When cancer goes undiagnosed or is improperly treated by an oncologist, the consequences can be devastating for patients and their families. As such, it is considered that these doctors fail to provide an appropriate standard of care, which constitutes medical malpractice. 

Oncology Malpractice Lawyers in New York

If you or a loved one have been harmed due to oncology malpractice in New York, an experienced medical malpractice attorney at The Porter Law Group can help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve. Call 833-PORTER9 or email us at info@porterlawteam.com to discuss your case.

What is Oncology?

Oncology is the specialized medical field for cancer, covering diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. Oncologists can focus their efforts on specific ones like cancer type, location, or patient age. Common subspecialties include:

• Pediatric Oncology
• Gynecological oncology
• Medical oncology
• Radiation oncology
• Surgical oncology

To diagnose and treat cancer, oncologists have state-of-the-art tools and time-tested methodologies backed by years of research at their disposal, as well as:

• Patient histories
• Physical exams
• Biopsies
• Diagnostic studies
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation
• Surgery

When Does Oncology Malpractice Happen? 

Oncology malpractice can happen when the following occurs:

• Failing to order appropriate tests
• Misinterpreting test results
• Misdiagnose cancer 
• Making chemotherapy or medication errors
• Performing subpar surgery 

These mistakes can allow the cancer to spread unchecked, greatly reducing a patient's prognosis and survival chances. It can also allow the cancer to return, causing additional pain, suffering, and financial burdens. 

Oncologists have a critical job, and like all doctors, they are required to abide by a professional standard of care when dealing with patients. When they deviate from this standard and cause injury and damages, they could be held liable for oncology malpractice and can owe patients financial compensation.

What Type of Damages Can Be Recovered from Oncology Malpractice?

In addition to medical costs, oncology malpractice victims may be able to recover financial compensation for the following:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma, 
• Additional expenses for more aggressive treatment
• Loss of income 
• Loss of earning capacity 
• Wrongful death 

Cancer treatments are expensive, complicated, and downright dangerous. Diagnosing someone with the wrong type of cancer, or mistakenly diagnosing a healthy patient with cancer can result in them undergoing treatments. These include resections, chemotherapy, or surgeries, which have a host of side effects, even when they are actually unnecessary. 

Delaying cancer diagnosis reduces the survival rates for patients. Some treatments that can work in the early stages will no longer be effective when the cancer is advanced, necessitating more aggressive measures that pose greater risks. 

Victims of substandard cancer care may be entitled to recover compensation for the damages they have suffered. However medical malpractice litigation, especially for delayed or misdiagnosed cancer, is filled with multiple legal and technical requirements. 

These cases also need careful evaluation by a medical professional. They can examine your tests and records to see if your oncologist was indeed negligent, if this negligence was the proximate cause of your injuries and the damages you’ve incurred. 

The Porter Law Group works with board-certified medical experts who can examine your case, and testify on your behalf. We can take care of the complex legal process for you while you focus on recovering from your disease and spending time with your loved ones. 

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The Porter Law Group’s Track Record for Late Cancer Diagnosis Cases

Helping patients who fell victim to oncology malpractice and late cancer diagnosis is something the Porter Law Group Considers a specialty. We have successfully been able to recover substantial financial compensation for many clients in New York and their loved ones who were tragically left behind due to a doctor’s failure to diagnose cancer. 

Among our results are the following:

• 17.8 million dollars for a 44-year-old man diagnosed with incurable Stage IV prostate cancer due to a physician's failure to order appropriate screening tests. 
• 6.5 million dollars for a 41-year-old woman diagnosed with incurable Stage IV breast cancer due to a physician’s failure to order appropriate screening tests.
• 3.2 million dollars for a 46-year-old man who suffered premature death due to a physician’s failure to timely diagnose and treat colorectal cancer.
• 2.8 million dollars for a 51-year-old woman who suffered premature death due to a physician’s failure to timely diagnose breast cancer. 
• 2.45 million dollars for a 59-year-old man who suffered premature death due to a physician’s failure to timely diagnose prostate cancer.
• 2.3 million dollars for a 54-year-old man who suffered premature death due to a physician’s failure to timely diagnose and treat prostate cancer.
• 2 million dollars for a 72-year-old man diagnosed with incurable Stage IV prostate cancer due to a physician’s failure to order timely screening tests. 
• 2 million dollars for a 50-year-old woman who suffered premature death due to a physician’s failure to timely diagnose and treat rectal cancer. 
• 1.9 million dollars for a 68-year-old man who suffered premature death from cancer due to the primary care physician’s failure to report abnormal findings on a chest x-ray. 
• 1.8 million dollars for a 53-year-old man who developed colon cancer, and received a delayed diagnosis that allowed it to reach stage IV. Our client suffered a premature death as a result of his physician’s failure to diagnose the cancer when there were treatment options available. In particular, the lawsuit alleged that our client’s primary care physician failed to recommend and order routine screening for the disease. The case was settled immediately before the start of the trial.

We know that nothing can replace a loved one’s life. But receiving financial compensation can at least help you move forward. We empathize with the millions of New Yorkers who work hard every day to afford decent medical treatment and fall victim to negligence, greed, and profiteering. 

At the Porter Law Group, we take oncology malpractice and delayed cancer diagnosis seriously. We stand ready to negotiate, and if necessary, fight a legal battle on your behalf. 

Discuss Your Case with a New York Oncology Malpractice Lawyer 

Our attorneys at The Porter Law Group have extensive experience in handling complex medical malpractice claims, including those involving oncology errors and delayed cancer diagnosis. We understand the devastating impact of a cancer misdiagnosis and improper treatment. Let us thoroughly investigate what happened in your case and tenaciously advocate for you.

You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. New York law limits the time you have to file a claim, so don't delay.

Call The Porter Law Group today at 833-PORTER9 or email us at info@porterlawteam.com to arrange a free consultation with a dedicated New York oncology malpractice attorney. We're here to fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.