Appendicitis occurs when your appendix becomes inflamed. It can cause severe abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, and fever. When appendicitis isn’t diagnosed and treated properly, it can rupture and sometimes result in a serious abdominal infection called peritonitis. Sepsis and other life-threatening complications can develop if this happens to you.
Gill Ports Hoste LLC can help you if you or someone you love experienced complications as a result of a failure to properly diagnose appendicitis. Our legal team has spent decades fighting for victims of medical negligence, and we have recovered millions. Our Chicago delayed diagnosis lawyers know how to build strong claims, and we’ll put our knowledge of Illinois malpractice laws to work for you.
Give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation with a delayed appendicitis diagnosis lawyer in Chicago to learn more about our legal services and the compensation we can help you recover.
How an attorney can help you take action after an appendicitis misdiagnosis in Chicago
Gill Ports Hoste LLC has recovered more than $500 million for clients, and our attorneys have over 100 years of experience representing victims. We have a deep understanding of medical malpractice laws in Illinois, and we have stood up to some of the biggest healthcare providers and malpractice insurers in the area.
We will bring this legal knowledge to your case to:
- Help you identify all parties who could be responsible for compensating you, including doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers
- Build a strong case by gathering medical records, interviewing witnesses, and bringing in our network of expert witnesses who can testify about what went wrong with your care
- Negotiate with malpractice insurers to maximize your chances of an out-of-court settlement. Members of our team have been designated as Super Lawyers, and we have a Superb Avvo rating. Our strong negotiating skills have contributed to us maximizing settlements and earning these accolades
- Representing you in court. Our Chicago medical malpractice attorneys are members of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and we are never afraid to go to court to get you the justice you deserve.
Through it all, we keep you informed, keep your goals at the forefront, and provide the compassionate support you need during a difficult time in your life.
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How is appendicitis misdiagnosed?
Appendicitis is often misdiagnosed because it has symptoms that mimic other pelvic and abdominal conditions, especially during the early stages of the inflammation. Some of the most common reasons why doctors delay a diagnosis of appendicitis or diagnose you incorrectly include:
- Mistaking appendicitis for another condition, such as gastroenteritis, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, ovarian cysts, or pelvic inflammatory disease.
- Not listening carefully to you when you describe symptoms and the progression of your condition
- Not doing an adequate physical exam and missing key areas, such as checking for tenderness in the lower right abdomen or rebound tenderness.
- Failure to order the correct testing to determine if you have inflammation in your appendix.
- Misinterpreting imaging results by overlooking evidence of an inflamed appendix
- Discharging you prematurely without adequate observation when you have persistent symptoms of appendicitis.
When a misdiagnosis occurs, the key question is whether your doctor lived up to their professional standard of care and met their obligations. If your doctor falls short, you may have grounds to take legal action against the physician as well as potentially their employer if they work for a hospital or clinic.
Contact a delayed appendicitis diagnosis lawyer in Chicago today
Gill Ports Hoste LLC can take on big hospitals and malpractice insurers and fight for justice. Whether in court or during settlement negotiations, we’ll work hard to get you the money you deserve. Give us a call or contact us online to schedule your free consultation and find out more about how we can help.