Radiology Malpractice Lawyer

Radiology is a unique area of medical malpractice law in that there is almost always a “picture” that is the basis for the case. Whether it is an x-ray, CT scan, MRI, mammogram or other, there is a film or computer record of the diagnostic imaging performed. The picture, though, is also what makes these cases so complex. These images are usually just shades of black, white and gray. While doctors and experienced malpractice attorneys might recognize a spot as an obvious tumor or abnormality, defendants and insurance companies hire unscrupulous experts to defend negligent doctors and tell juries that the missed diagnoses are really just normal structures.

At Kelley / Uustal, we have handled all sorts of radiology cases, including failures to diagnose breast cancer on mammography, failures to diagnose tumors (such as brain, lung, bone and colon tumors), failures to diagnose fractures, failures to diagnose spinal injuries, improper interpretation of cardiac studies, and many more.

An example of a radiology case handled by the attorneys at Kelley / Uustal is the case of a gentleman who was in a car accident. A radiology study was performed on his spine, which showed an area where a broken piece of bone was compressing the spinal cord. The study was read as “normal.” Due to the radiologist’s mistake, the man went on to become paralyzed. A confidential settlement was reached.

If you suspect that you were injured due to the negligence of a health care professional, contact us. We are experienced in handling medical malpractice matters and are here to answer your questions and help you pursue justice.