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Oncologist malpractice can spell the difference between life and death for patients with cancer. After an initial diagnosis, the oncologist is typically the specialist responsible for selecting, administering and monitoring the patient’s treatment. For the cancer patient, receiving the most effective treatment as quickly as possible is crucial to recovery.

Just as receiving high-quality treatment from an oncologist is vital to patient health, oncologist malpractice can be devastating. When you expect to receive expert care and suffer additional harm instead, you need the best possible lawyer in your corner to protect your rights.

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At Team Law, we have earned a reputation for excellence through over 60 years of combined commitment to top-quality legal representation. Our top-rated medical malpractice lawyers are dedicated to getting full financial compensation for victims of oncologist malpractice throughout New Jersey.

If you suspect that you or a loved one have been the victim of oncologist malpractice, call us right away to schedule a free case review with a compassionate medical malpractice lawyer.

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New Jersey Oncologist Malpractice Can Take on Many Forms

Because the type and quality of the treatment received by cancer patients is vital to successful recovery, oncologists undergo substantial specialized training to practice in the field—and then they sometimes specialize even further, to focus solely on chemotherapy or surgery, or even certain types of cancer.

Unfortunately, even with years of training and, potentially, decades of practical experience, oncologists can still make mistakes that may cost a patient their life. Some examples of the types of mistakes an oncologist can make include:

Delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis. Because treating cancer quickly is so vital to a patient’s prognosis, delays in diagnosis or misdiagnosis of cancer by oncologists often lead to fatalities.
Mistakes during treatment. Providing a patient with the wrong dosage of chemotherapy or excessive radiation can cause the patient to suffer unnecessary complications, fail to treat the cancer properly or even cause additional health problems.
Surgical errors. Oncologists who specialize in surgical procedures must be especially vigilant to avoid harming their patients further during surgery.
Misinterpreting test results. When an oncologist misinterprets the patient’s test results, the wrong types of treatment may be administered—which could allow the cancer to continue to grow.
Failing to follow up. Even after a patient has completed a course of cancer treatment, the oncologist must continue to follow up with the patient while in remission to ensure the cancer has not returned. Failure to recommend follow up appointments or refer the patient to another physician for follow up can constitute oncologist malpractice.
Failure to take a medical history. A patient’s past medical history, along with family history, can provide valuable and vital information that the oncologist must consider when forming an appropriate treatment plan.

The oncologist’s first steps when treating a new patient should be to run tests, review patient history and gauge how far the cancer has progressed. All of these steps serve to determine what the appropriate course of treatment should involve. Many instances of oncologist malpractice occur in these initial stages, where obtaining a more complete diagnosis of the cancer is vital to a successful treatment plan.

Team Law’s client fell and dislocated her knee, causing an injury to the popliteal artery that ultimately resulted in the amputation of her leg. Suit was filed against the hospital to which she had been taken by ambulance, the emergency room doctor, a radiologist and an orthopedic surgeon. The orthopedic surgeon claimed he was inordinately delayed getting to the hospital because of traffic problems on the Garden State Parkway. Team Law was able to counter the surgeon’s testimony by obtaining records from the Garden State Parkway that showed no traffic problems and by obtaining the surgeon’s EZ Pass records. The claim against the emergency room doctor was that he should have asked for vascular consultation when he detected a weak pulse in the foot, not just an orthopedic consult. The claim against the radiologist was that his actions also delayed treatment. After a seven week trial, a verdict was entered in favor of Team Law’s client and against all four of those defendants.

Team Law Puts Our Proven Track Record of Success to Work for Oncologist Malpractice Victims in New Jersey

Discovering that an oncologist has made a mistake that could cost your life is frightening, overwhelming and traumatizing. Our lawyers know that you already have too much at risk—you shouldn’t have to shoulder the financial burden, as well. We will analyze your case from every angle to identify both your oncologist’s mistake and all potential sources of financial compensation.

“I would absolutely recommend Roy Konray and his colleagues at Team Law. Roy took his time to get to know me and my medical malpractice case. In addition to being friendly and very easy to get along with, Roy did his homework. He is very knowledgeable about medical information and came to trial prepared to fight for my rights. He kept me informed throughout the process and was on my side every step of the way. I’m sincerely grateful to have been represented by him and even more grateful for the verdict he won for me.”

“I’m a practicing attorney and I refer cases to this firm regularly. Clients are always satisfied with the service and the result. They are the best in NJ.”

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If you are a victim of oncologist malpractice in New Jersey, you may have the right to receive:

Compensation for past medical expenses,
The cost of future treatment,
Lost wages,
Lost earning potential,
Pain and suffering,
Loss of enjoyment of life,
Loss of the company of your loved one, funeral expenses and loss of financial support if the oncologist malpractice caused the wrongful death of a loved one.

With over $650 million in compensation recovered for clients across New Jersey, we have successfully helped hundreds of injured clients move forward with their lives. Your health should be your number one concern—and getting you fair compensation is ours. To learn more about how our New Jersey oncologist malpractice lawyers can help, schedule a free consultation today.

Call Today to Speak with Our Experienced New Jersey Oncologist Malpractice Lawyers

Negotiating with the insurance company can be an uphill battle for those without specialized legal expertise. Our lawyers are here to take over the fight to get the compensation you need so that you can focus on fighting your battle with cancer. To schedule your free case review, call our New Jersey oncologist malpractice lawyers or contact us online today.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey Oncologist Malpractice Claims

FAQ: Why are oncologist malpractice claims especially complex in New Jersey?

In addition to identifying the oncologist’s mistake and proving that a reasonable oncologist would not have made that mistake, we must also establish causation. That means that our lawyers will investigate to prove that you would not have suffered the negative side effects from the cancer even if you had proper treatment. To do this, we work with experts in oncology to obtain evidence about:

-How other patients with similar medical history and similar types and stages of cancer have responded to the treatment you should have received,
-How delays in receiving the proper oncological treatment caused your cancer to progress,
-Possible recovery scenarios had you received the correct treatment or received treatment in a timely manner.

Much of the evidence needed to support your claim requires complex medical analysis and statistical evaluation of your prognosis both with, and without, the oncologist’s mistake. Our lawyers have the resources needed to engage the services of those experts who can testify on your behalf.

FAQ: How is the cost of my pain and suffering valued after I suffered from oncologist malpractice?

The value of pain and suffering is slightly subjective. We will gather and present evidence about the additional treatments you were required to have because of the oncologist’s mistake. Often, those additional treatments will be much more invasive than those you really needed, before the cancer grew. We also get to know you and how the cancer impacted your life and your family. We take every facet of the cancer’s impact on your life into account in building our case to obtain damages for pain and suffering.

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