Legal Help for Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis Claims in Arizona
We work with experienced medical malpractice attorneys who help families like yours fight back and get compensated. If you feel like your doctor ignored your concerns, brushed you off, or failed to act quickly, you may have a valid medical malpractice case.
What Counts as Misdiagnosis or Delay?
Types of cases we help with include:
- Wrong diagnosis
- Missed diagnosis
- Delayed diagnosis
- Failure to refer to a specialist
- Ignoring test results or misreading them
Conditions Commonly Misdiagnosed
Not all illnesses are easy to detect, but some get missed far too often — especially in low-income clinics or overworked hospital systems.
Cancer
Heart attacks or strokes
Diabetes
Infections or sepsis
Pregnancy-related conditions
Autoimmune diseases
A delay of even a few days can mean the difference between recovery and a permanent disability — or even death.
WAITING WILL ONLY HURT YOUR CASE!
What We Can Do for You
- Review your medical records and symptoms timeline
- Connect with a malpractice attorney in AZ
- Learn if you qualify for a lawsuit or settlement
- Get help with medical expenses and future care needs
Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis Claims in Arizona: FAQs
How long do I have to bring a misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis claim in Arizona?
Generally, you have two years from when the claim “accrues.” Arizona applies a discovery rule, which can delay that clock until you knew — or reasonably should have known — that malpractice caused your injury.
Special rules apply if the provider is a public hospital/clinic or government employee: you must serve a Notice of Claim within 180 days of accrual and file suit within one year. Deadlines for minors or legally incapacitated people can differ, so act fast.
Do Arizona cases require a medical expert?
Almost always. Arizona law typically requires a Preliminary Expert Opinion Affidavit early in the case and limits who may testify about the standard of care to an expert in the same specialty who was in active practice or teaching during the year before the injury. Missing these requirements can sink a case.
Are there caps on malpractice damages in Arizona?
No general caps. Arizona’s Constitution prohibits laws that limit damages for personal injury or death, so there’s no statutory cap on compensatory damages in medical malpractice cases. (Actual recovery still depends on the facts and proof.)
What if the hospital or clinic is county- or state-run?
Claims against public entities or employees have extra steps and shorter timelines: a Notice of Claim with a specific settlement amount must be served within 180 days of accrual, or the claim is barred. Lawsuits must then be filed within one year.
I only learned about the misdiagnosis months (or years) later — do I still have a case?
Possibly. Under Arizona’s discovery rule, the two-year period starts when you knew or should have known of the malpractice and its role in your injury. Whether you acted reasonably and when you “should have known” are fact-specific questions.
No Win, No Fee Promise
You pay nothing unless your case is successful. We’re here to help — not to take from people who are already struggling.
If you were misdiagnosed or left waiting while your condition got worse, don’t stay silent. Call us today for a free consultation.