Health Issues
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What Are the Most Common Health Conditions?
According to the CDC, 6 in 10 American adults have at least one chronic disease. Heart disease and cancer are among the most common health conditions affecting Americans. They also claim the most American lives every year. Other common health conditions include lung disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and kidney disease.
For each of these conditions, a combination of lifestyle habits and genetics play a role in the likelihood of an individual developing the condition. In addition, some products may increase someone’s risk for being diagnosed with a serious health condition. Dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, and some commonly used consumer products have been shown to negatively affect the health of those who use them.
Cancer
Today, one in two men and one in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. While advancements in treatment have been made to help extend the life of cancer patients, there is still much to be done to find a cure to this aggressive disease. Roughly 20% of Americans still die from cancer.
Genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors all affect an individual’s chances of developing cancer. In some cases, toxic drugs and consumer products may in crease the likelihood of someone being diagnosed with the disease. Pharmaceutical drugs like Zantac and Nexium have been correlated with an increase risk of cancer.
The likelihood that a patient will survive cancer largely depends on how early it is diagnosed. As such, doctors and other medical professionals play a critical role in detecting cancer as early as possible. In some cases, if a medical provider failed to recognize cancer symptoms and order diagnostic tests in a timely manner, they may be considered negligent and subject to a medical malpractice lawsuit.
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If you suspect that you developed cancer after taking a dangerous drug or that a doctor failed to diagnose you or your loved one’s cancer in a timely manner, you may qualify for compensation.
Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In 2018, there were more than 30 million Americans who had been diagnosed with heart disease.
Heart disease covers numerous health conditions that affect the heart. This includes coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmia.
Heart attacks and strokes are possible complications of heart disease.
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If you’ve experienced serious side effects from a prescription drug, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit. Find out if you qualify.
Did a Dangerous Drug Cause Your Health Condition?
If you took a drug that has been shown to increase the likelihood of patients developing your health condition, you may be eligible to pursue legal action against the manufacturers. Review our list of dangerous drugs to learn more.
What to Do if You Think You Were the Victim of Malpractice
For health conditions like cancer and heart disease, a delayed diagnosis can have fatal consequences. If a doctor or other medical provider failed to diagnose you or a loved one in a timely manner by prescribing diagnostic tests as soon as you presented troubling symptoms, they may be considered negligent and liable for the harm you or your family may have suffered.
Lawsuits
If you suspect that you or your loved one’s diagnosis was unnecessarily delayed, you should consult a medical malpractice lawyer for guidance. A medical malpractice lawsuit can help compensate you for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and more.
Contact MedFault
MedFault can listen to and assess your story to help determine if you may qualify for legal action. We offer free legal consultations. If you choose to work with one of our experienced medical malpractice lawyers, they will not charge you any upfront legal costs. You will only pay if they win your case.
