Radiology Error And Imaging Malpractice Attorneys
Imaging mistakes can occur across hospitals where CT scans, MRIs and X-rays guide urgent care decisions. When a radiologist misses a tumor, stroke or fracture, consequences escalate quickly.
Located in Detroit and handling Michigan statewide cases, McKeen & Associates, PC, focuses on trial-driven analysis of radiology workflows. We work directly with imaging datasets, reviewing DICOM files, and modality protocols across MRI and CT systems.
Common Radiology Errors
Common categories include the following imaging failures:
- Missed stroke on CT, where early ischemia was not identified, delaying clot-busting treatment
- Missed cancer in the liver, pancreas or brain, where small masses are obscured
- Occult fractures, such as scaphoid or hip injuries, that later displace and require surgery
- Fluid or congestion, mistaken for poor image quality on chest x-ray
- Dense breast tissue, often labeled as normal, instead of triggering an ultrasound evaluation
A misread MRI lawyer understands these analyses are not rare but predictable radiologist negligence patterns.
Failure To Communicate Critical Imaging Findings
This is a core form of radiologist negligence seen in facilities. Key points include:
- The silent report issue, where findings are typed but not escalated
- Failure to directly call the treating physicians when a brain bleed or appendicitis is suspected
- Fax routing errors or vacation coverage gaps, leaving no backup system
This communication gap is central in radiology malpractice lawyer case evaluation.
When “Normal” Reports Become Negligent Interpretations
Distinguishing normal variation from negligence requires technical comparison of imaging conditions. Perceptual versus interpretive errors are central in radiology malpractice lawyer reviews:
- Abnormality is clearly visible, but the doctor did not see it
- Findings seen but labeled benign when actually malignant
The defense can argue hindsight bias, claiming the problem is easy to spot once known. We show that a reasonable radiologist under the same conditions would have identified it.
The Second Look Review Using DICOM Imaging Files
We reconstruct imaging using original DICOM files, not paper reports and a radiology malpractice lawyer coordinates blinded expert review.
- Obtaining full DICOM datasets from hospitals
- Blinded review without clinical context or location cues
- Expert confirmation when abnormalities are immediately visible
If experts identify the finding without guidance, it supports radiologist negligence rather than complexity.
Contact Us Today To Have Your Imaging Records Reviewed By An Independent Expert.
McKeen & Associates, PC, encourages individuals in Michigan to call 313-524-8570 or send an email when imaging errors affect care decisions. No fee unless we win.