New York Lung Cancer Malpractice Lawyers 

Defending Victims of Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis and Negligence

Lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the United States. According to The American Cancer Society, an estimated 228,820 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year (2020), resulting in approximately 135,720 deaths. As with most types of cancer, early detection and treatment are critical for recovery.

When doctors are negligent and fail to diagnose lung cancer promptly—or misdiagnose lung cancer as something else altogether—patients and their families suffer needlessly. At Simonson Goodman Platzer PC, we are committed to obtaining justice on behalf of victims and their loved ones by working to hold negligent healthcare providers accountable. With decades of combined experience, our New York lung cancer malpractice lawyers have a proven record of success, having secured more than $200 million for their clients.

On This Page

• What Causes Lung Cancer?
• Lung Cancer Malpractice
• What Are Common Diagnosis Issues?

Call Simonson Goodman Platzer PC today at (800) 817-5029 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our lung cancer malpractice attorney in New York!

What Causes Lung Cancer?

The leading cause of lung cancer is cigarette smoking, and, as most Americans know, tobacco manufacturers have paid billions of dollars in compensation to victims who were sickened and killed by their deadly products. Additionally, second-hand smoke is a major cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and around the globe. Second-hand smoke occurs when airborne cigarette smoke is inhaled by others who are nearby someone who is smoking a cigarette. But cigarette smoke isn’t the only airborne carcinogen that causes lung cancer.

Exposure to asbestos causes a pernicious, incurable cancer of the lining of the chest and abdominal cavities called mesothelioma. Additionally, radon exposure in indoor and outdoor air can cause lung cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 12% of all lung cancer is attributable to radon gas (approx. 21,000 deaths annually).

Certain occupations that expose workers to dangerous chemicals—such as arsenic, chromium, nickel, aromatic hydrocarbons, and ethers—increase the risk of lung cancer. Even prolonged exposure to air pollution from motor vehicles and factories can cause lung cancer. Many experts believe that prolonged exposure to polluted air is similar in its effects on the lungs to passive smoke from cigarettes.

If you or a loved one was exposed to toxic substances and was later diagnosed with lung cancer, we strongly urge you to call Simonson Goodman Platzer PC and speak to one of our New York lung cancer attorneys. You could be entitled to financial compensation for your losses.

Lung Cancer Malpractice

Lung cancer malpractice claims often stem from toxic exposure or diagnostic errors. Delayed or missed diagnoses of lung cancer can be deadly—and such mistakes are unacceptable. Medical professionals must follow a certain standard of care, which helps prevent simple errors in diagnosing illnesses such as cancer. When they are negligent, providing patients with substandard care, they can be held accountable.

What Are Common Lung Cancer Diagnosis Issues?

You may have grounds for a lung cancer misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis claim if your medical team:

• Ignored your symptoms
• Failed to order a biopsy
• Did not order any diagnostic testing
• Ordered improper tests
• Misread biopsy results
• Incorrectly analyzed lab test results
• Missed cancer during testing
• Misdiagnosed you with another illness/condition

If your medical provider was negligent or failed to uphold the standard of care, you could have the right to seek financial compensation for your damages. This might include additional medical care costs, lost income/wages, reduced or lost quality of life, pain and suffering, and, if your loved one dies, wrongful death damages.

Contact Our New York Lung Cancer Malpractice Attorneys  Today

When you reach out to our firm, there is no fee or obligation to hire us. Should you choose to work with our attorneys, you will benefit from a highly experienced and skilled partner working on your case from start to finish. You will never be passed to an assistant or paralegal.

We provide free initial consultations and conduct all our services on a contingency fee basis. This means that our attorneys’ fees are contingent on them winning; if we do not secure a settlement or verdict in your favor, you do not owe us a dime.

Contact Simonson Goodman Platzer PC today to schedule a meeting with our lung cancer malpractice lawyers in New York!