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O'Steen MacLeod Combs PLC is recognized by Best Lawyers as one of the top law firms in America. Our firm was designated as a Tier 1 law firm in Personal Injury Litigation in the organization's "Best Law Firms" rankings for 2025.
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Medical Malpractice Claims for Radiology Errors
Radiologists play a critical role in the delivery of medical services by interpreting x-rays, CT scans and MRIs to assist physicians and other healthcare providers in diagnosing conditions and providing medical treatment. Inaccurate interpretations of diagnostic films can lead to a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of serious diseases or medical conditions.
Radiology Errors Lead to Misdiagnosis
The National Academy of Science defines a diagnostic error as any mistake or failure in the process that leads to a misdiagnosis, a missed diagnosis or a delayed diagnosis. Roughly half of all medical malpractice lawsuits against radiologists involve a failure to diagnose. Studies demonstrate that the average error rate in radiologist interpretations is between 3 to 5 percent.
Here are the most common causes of diagnostic errors by radiologists:
- Cognitive Limitations. These are internal factors such as level of expertise, bias, state of mind and time. These factors can limit the radiologist's capacity to correctly interpret the imaging. Radiologists are under pressure to maintain high volumes of output. This assembly line medicine increases the risk of error.
- External Factors. Some factors are beyond the control of the radiologist, including communication, technical failures and poor policies and procedures from healthcare institutions.
Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers Can Help if a Radiologist's Error Caused Harm
We understand the special complexities of medicine and law that apply to medical malpractice cases. We also have the resources to stand toe-to-toe with the largest healthcare providers and insurance companies.
Please call or email us for a confidential, no-obligation consultation about your medical malpractice matter. Our experienced staff of medical malpractice lawyers are ready to help you now, regardless of where you live.
Put our more than 50 years of legal experience on your side. Please contact us for a free, confidential consultation about your potential medical malpractice claim. We would like to help you.
If you or a loved one has been harmed due to a radiologist committing an error in interpreting diagnostic films, please contact us for a free consultation to discuss your potential medical malpractice claim. You can call us toll-free at 800.883.8888 or complete our online contact form.
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Please call or e-mail us for a confidential, no-obligation consultation about your medical malpractice matter. Our experienced medical malpractice lawyers are ready to help you now, wherever you live. Put our more than 50 years of legal experience on your side. We would like to help you.
Our Lawyers Can Help
In the context of all medical services delivered in Arizona, serious medical errors are relatively uncommon. But, when they occur, the consequences can be devastating—emotionally and financially—to those affected. Our medical malpractice lawyers have helped victims to receive everything they deserve for their losses.
Our Law Firm's History
O'Steen MacLeod Combs originally was formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 1974. This innovative law firm, which described itself as a "legal clinic," was dedicated to providing affordable legal services to people who traditionally had little or no access to lawyers. Since then, our injury lawyers have helped thousands of individuals and families protect their legal rights.
Our lawyers and staff want to help you, in the unfortunate event that you need help. Just e-mail or call us for a free, no obligation confidential consultation.