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Radiology Malpractice

What is Radiology Malpractice?

Hospital radiology departments are crucial in patient care, providing images that physicians use to diagnose and treat diseases or injuries. Unfortunately, negligence in radiology malpractice can have severe consequences. Communication breakdowns within radiology departments can lead to errors in conveying crucial information to healthcare providers, causing treatment delays and missed diagnoses. Additionally, insufficient oversight, inadequate training, and understaffing can contribute to lapses in patient care, increasing the risk of malpractice.

Errors in diagnostic radiology occur in about 4% of all x-rays and scans.

Common Types of Radiology Malpractice and Their Consequences

Radiology malpractice can occur in various ways, often with serious consequences for the patient. Common areas of negligence include misinterpretation of diagnostic images, failure to detect abnormalities, and overlooking critical details. Furthermore, administering the wrong type or dose of contrast material can cause adverse reactions in patients. Errors can also stem from poor maintenance of radiological equipment, resulting in inadequate imaging quality or excessive radiation exposure, posing significant health risks. Lastly, any delays in performing or interpreting imaging studies can significantly delay necessary treatment, exacerbating the patient's condition.

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Client Stories: True Malpractice

Jim Casey has successfully pursued justice for victims of radiology malpractice in Ohio, including failure to detect abnormalities in scans or failure to maintain equipment, resulting in injury. 

A radiologist fails to detect a small, curable cancer in a young child, resulting in the child losing their leg a year later and facing a prolonged battle with cancer.

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A woman sustains brain death following a radiologist’s error in care.

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Casey Injury Law: Your Radiology Malpractice Advocate

At Casey Injury Law, we understand the profound consequences for patients when radiologists and technicians fail to meet acceptable standards of care, and we are committed to holding negligent radiologists and healthcare institutions responsible in Ohio.

Contact Jim Casey Today

Telling your story is the first step toward justice for you or your loved one. By leveraging our extensive experience and resources, Casey Injury Law meticulously investigates each case, consulting with top medical experts to find the answers you deserve, and need, to move forward. When you choose Casey Injury Law, you can trust that you are partnering with a compassionate and relentless legal team that will advocate for your rights. 

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