A Personal Injury Lawsuit. Unexpected Medical Bills. Financial Stress. According to studies by the University of Chicago Law School, a staggering number of personal injury victims face severe financial strain as insurance companies stall negotiations, particularly in cases with higher potential payouts.

Dealing with a missed, delayed, or wrong diagnosis, especially something as serious as cancer, heart attack or pulmonary embolism, can indeed turn your life upside down. Beyond immediate expenses, paying medical bills, and other expenses related to your recovery can create an overwhelming burden that exacerbates the emotional toll of the situation.

At Baker Street Funding, we offer pre-settlement funding against delayed, incorrect, or missed diagnoses lawsuits to provide you with the immediate relief you need to get back on your feet.

Lawsuits Involving Missed, Delayed or Diagnostic Errors

Diagnostic error lawsuits have become increasingly common in recent years, shedding light on the severe impact a wrong diagnosis can have on a patient’s life. These lawsuits fall under the category of medical malpractice, in which a patient or his/her representatives file a legal claim against a healthcare provider, claiming that the provider’s failure to correctly diagnose a medical condition resulted in harm. This can lead to delayed or improper treatment, worsening health conditions, unnecessary procedures, and even wrongful death.

Types of Diagnostic Errors

Misdiagnosis. Incorrectly identifying a medical condition.
Delayed Diagnosis. Taking too long to identify an illness.
Failure to Diagnose. Missing a health problem that should have been recognized

Why it Happens

Unfortunately, diagnostic errors are more common than you might think. They affect about 5% of adults in outpatient settings and cause 6-17% of hospital-related problems. The National Academy of Medicine describes these errors as mistakes in diagnosing a patient’s health problem or in communicating the diagnosis.

Bias and Cognitive Errors: Healthcare professionals might rely on incorrect assumptions.
Communication Breakdown: Miscommunication between healthcare providers or with patients can result in misunderstandings about symptoms or test results.
Inadequate Diagnostic Tests: Sometimes, doctors fail to order the necessary tests, or the tests aren’t interpreted correctly.
Systemic Issues: Overburdened healthcare systems, inadequate staffing, and time pressures can contribute to rushed or superficial evaluations.
Incomplete Medical History: Often, missed, delayed, or wrong diagnosis occurs because a patient’s full medical history isn’t reviewed.
Misinterpretation of Symptoms: Many medical conditions share similar symptoms, which makes it difficult to pinpoint the exact illness.
Overreliance on Technology: While essential, diagnostic tools can sometimes overshadow clinical judgment.
Lack of Specialist Referral: Failure to refer patients to specialists for serious conditions can lead to misdiagnosis.
Rare or Atypical Presentations: Rare diseases or those presenting atypically can be easily overlooked or misidentified.

Quick Fact: A study by Johns Hopkins found that diagnostic errors result in 795,000 deaths or permanent disabilities each year, with cognitive errors and systemic issues being major contributors.

When Your Case Feels Like a Heavy Load

Misdiagnosis lawsuits often require careful investigation and expert testimony to establish how the improper medical care, delayed treatment, or no treatment worsened your condition. Unfortunately, the legal process can take a long time, leaving you feeling frustrated and helpless. You might be dealing with medical bills, taking time off work, and that stress can be unbearable for anyone.

Even when both sides are trying to negotiate fairly, getting a settlement that really compensates you for your losses can take a lot of time. Insurance companies often drag things out with delay tactics, like dragging out negotiations or questioning the validity of your claim, just to pressure you into accepting a lower offer. Waiting for your medical malpractice lawsuit to settle at this point just adds insult to injury.

So, how do you stay financially afloat when you’re already overwhelmed?

At Baker Street Funding, we understand how challenging misdiagnosis and failure-to-diagnose cases can be. That’s why our dedicated team is here to help you secure the funding you need to fight your case. We’ll evaluate your lawsuit and offer you a cash advance based on its potential—no strings attached. This isn’t a loan; you only pay us back if you win.

Pre-Settlement Funding for Victims in Lawsuits Involving Delay in Diagnosis/Failure To Diagnose

Pre-settlement funding provides you with a cash advance based on the expected outcome of your missed, delayed, or wrong diagnosis lawsuit. It’s not a traditional loan, so there are no credit checks or monthly payments. Instead, you repay the advance from your settlement amount if you win your case. Unlike traditional loans, all of Baker Street Funding’s lawsuit loans are based on the strength of your lawsuit.

You can use your loan funds to cover your expenses, such as medical bills, living costs, housing, transportation, utilities, credit card bills, child support, food, and other urgencies. Funding also allows you to get the best care while spending valuable time with your loved ones during your lawsuit.

If you are thinking about seeking financial support, we encourage you to your lawyer get in touch with Baker Street Funding at (888) 711-3599. You can also apply online. We make it a priority to make fast decisions on loans for lawsuits, often within 24 to 48 hours. Once you get the go-ahead, you can expect the funds to be available on the same day.

Eligibility for Misdiagnosis or Failure to Diagnose Lawsuit Funding

To borrow money from your pensing lawsuit, you must meet the following criteria:

Medical Malpractice Case
Strong Case Merits
A Cooperative Medical Malpractice Attorney
Fundable State Residency

What Baker Street Legal Funding Considers for Approval

To enhance your chances of obtaining non-recourse funding for errors in diagnosis lawsuits, your lawyer must provide compelling evidence of the defendant’s negligence. Beyond the standard eligibility criteria, here’s how we evaluate the strength of your case to determine approval:

Detailed Patient History. Comprehensive documentation of your symptoms, medical history, and interactions with healthcare providers.
Diagnostic Tests and Reports. Initial diagnostic tests, imaging results, and lab reports that were either misinterpreted or ignored. For example, missed abnormal cell growth in biopsy reports or overlooked EKG changes indicating myocardial infarction.
Medical Experts. Testimony from specialists who can directly connect how a diagnosis led to severe health issues, delayed treatment, or irreversible damage. Depending on the condition, these can include oncologists, cardiologists for heart attack, neurologists for stroke, infectious disease specialists for infections like sepsis or meningitis, pulmonologists for pulmonary embolism or general surgeons for appendicitis, among other reports.
Timeline Establishment: Accurate timeline between the misdiagnosis, the onset of additional complications, and the eventual correct diagnosis.
Long-Term Assessments. Evaluations that determine the severity of lasting or irreversible impairments, such as chronic organ damage.
Costs of Surgery. The total costs for current and future surgeries to address the complications arising from the misdiagnosis, which can easily range from $50,000 to over $300,000 depending on the specific circumstances and required treatments.

Ready to Apply for a Lawsuit Loan?

If you’re dealing with the financial strain of a neurological injury lawsuit, Baker Street Funding is here to provide the support you need to cover your expenses while you wait for your settlement. Our rates start as low as 2.95% per month, and we pride ourselves on our speedy approval process—often getting you the funds within 24 hours. All our funding solutions include:

Risk-Free Funding. Only repay if you win your case. No repayment required if you lose.
Quick Approval. Receive funding within hours of approval, often the same day.
No Credit Checks. Funding based on your case, not your credit history or employment status.
Transparent Terms. Clear agreements with no hidden fees.

Ready to kickstart your lawsuit loan application? You can do it online or just give us a call at (888) 711-3599 to chat with one of our friendly funding specialists today.

FAQ

Will Lawsuit Funding Affect My Credit Score?

Nope, lawsuit funding won’t affect your credit score, as it is determined by the merits of your case rather than your financial history.

How Much Funding Can I Receive?

You can get funding that’s 10% of your lawsuit’s estimated value, which typically falls between $1,500 and $500,000 for misdiagnosis claims.

Do You Provide Funding for a Medical Procedures?

Baker Street Funding offers medical lien legal funding services for personal injury lawsuits, providing a cost-effective alternative to paying the doctor directly for your surgery. Our funding can assist with a variety of necessary medical procedures that may be needed due to errors in diagnosis, such as:

Complex Cancer Surgeries. Surgeries we fund include mastectomy, liver resection, pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure), and major gastrointestinal surgeries.
Cardiac Surgeries. We fund procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve replacement, and heart transplant.
Neurosurgeries. We provide personal injury funding to cover the costs of craniotomy for brain tumor removal, spinal fusion, and decompression surgeries.
Pulmonary Embolism Misdiagnosis. Lawsuit funding covers thrombolytic therapy (clot-busting drugs), pulmonary embolectomy, and catheter-directed thrombolysis.
Orthopedic Surgeries. If you have a misdiagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions and need surgeries such as joint replacements (hip, knee), spinal surgeries (lumbar fusion), and corrective surgeries for fractures or dislocations, we can help cover the costs.

If you are interested in lawsuit funding for a medical procedure in your medical error lawsuit, have your attorney contact us at (888) 711-3599.