Missed Fracture

If you or a loved one has fractured a bone and the fracture was missed, there may be a claim. Common examples of how missed fracture claims can arise are:

• Failure to diagnose the fracture: If a healthcare provider fails to properly assess your symptoms, order appropriate tests (like X-rays), or accurately interpret the results, they may miss a fracture that should have been detected.

• Inadequate examination: If a healthcare provider fails to conduct a thorough examination, especially in cases where a fracture is suspected due to the nature of the injury, it could be considered negligent.

• Misinterpretation of imaging: Even if scans like X-rays are performed, if the healthcare provider misinterprets the results or fails to notice a fracture that is visible on the imaging, it could be considered negligent.

• Failure to follow up: If you presented with symptoms consistent with a fracture, but the healthcare provider failed to follow up appropriately with further testing or did not refer you to a specialist, it could lead to a missed diagnosis and harm.