Cases We Handle

Misdiagnosis

A missed or delayed diagnosis is rarely a single moment. It is a sequence of visits, tests and decisions — and each one of them is written down.

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Linda Laurent Thomas & Michelle W. Wan

Trial attorneys · Thomas & Wan, LLP

Last updated: August 2026

Navigating the medical landscape can be daunting, more so when you're faced with the potential of a misdiagnosis. At Thomas & Wan, we understand the gravity of these situations and are committed to helping victims of misdiagnosis understand their rights and pursue justice.

Misdiagnosis cases we handle:

Claims against negligent doctors, specialists, and hospitals whose diagnostic failures caused preventable patient harm.

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Failure to Diagnose Cancer

Missing the symptoms and indicators that point to a cancer diagnosis, delaying critical treatment.

Misdiagnosed Heart Attack

Misinterpreting the signs of a heart attack, potentially leading to severe damage or even death.

Misdiagnosed Stroke

Failure to recognize and properly diagnose stroke symptoms which may seriously worsen the patient's condition.

Misdiagnosed Infection

Misidentifying or ignoring signs of an infection, leading to delayed treatment and possible complications.

Delayed Diagnosis

General delays in identifying a disease or condition, prolonging the patient's discomfort and causing preventable damage.

Warning Signs of Misdiagnosis

Symptoms persist or worsen despite following a treatment plan

A diagnosis was made without comprehensive testing

Your healthcare provider dismisses your concerns or symptoms

A second opinion significantly differs from your original diagnosis

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Results We've Secured in This Area

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Failure to Diagnose Necrotizing Fasciitis Nearly Caused Leg Amputation

Through litigation, we secured compensation to help provide for future medical care, pain management, household assistance, rehabilitation, and long-term financial support.

What began as a small puncture wound after a motorcycle accident developed into a severe, life-threatening infection over the course of several weeks. Despite worsening redness, swelling, drainage, tissue destruction, elevated infection markers, and obvious signs of a serious infection, providers repeatedly misdiagnosed the condition and failed to admit our client for emergency treatment with IV antibiotics and surgical intervention.

Surgical errorMisdiagnosisInfection

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Failure to Treat Stroke Symptoms Led to Permanent Paralysis

Through litigation, we secured compensation to help provide for future medical care, rehabilitation, supportive services, lost earning capacity, and long-term financial security.

Our client arrived at the hospital with classic stroke symptoms, including confusion, slurred speech, weakness, and difficulty walking. Although his symptoms briefly improved, they quickly returned while he remained in the hospital under medical observation.

StrokeSpinal cord / nerveMedication / care error

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Failure to Diagnose Postpartum Stroke Warning Signs

Through litigation, we secured compensation to help provide for future medical care, therapy, supportive services, lost earning capacity, and long-term financial security.

Just days after delivering her baby, our client returned to the hospital complaining of the “worst headache of her life,” severe neck pain, and dangerously elevated blood pressure—classic red flags for a neurological emergency. Despite these symptoms and her diagnosis of severe preeclampsia, physicians failed to order brain or vascular imaging before discharging her home.

Birth injuryBrain injuryStroke

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