Pittsburgh
Radiology Errors Lawyer

An imaging study is a permanent record. Long after a patient leaves the scanner, the X-ray, CT, MRI, or mammogram stays exactly as it was captured. That means a missed finding can be pulled up months or even years later and examined again by fresh eyes. This permanence sets radiology cases apart, because the central evidence never changes.

A Pittsburgh radiology errors lawyer can help you pursue compensation when an imaging mistake leads to a missed or delayed diagnosis. Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C., has seasoned medical malpractice attorneys with decades of experience in advocating for injury victims throughout Western Pennsylvania.

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Who Is Liable for a Radiology Error in Pennsylvania?

A single image passes through several hands. It is ordered, performed, read, and reported, and a failure at any one of those steps can harm the patient. Liability follows the step where the process broke down.

  • The Radiologist Who Read the Study: Most claims trace back to this step. A tumor, fracture, clot, or bleed sits on the film, visible to a careful reader, and the radiologist reports it as normal.
  • The Technologist Who Performed It: Poor positioning, the wrong protocol, or low image quality can bury the exact finding the study was meant to reveal. A flawed image cannot be read correctly.
  • The System That Reported It: A correct read means nothing if the result never lands in front of the treating physician. Imaging centers and hospitals answer for reporting systems that let critical findings disappear.
  • The Physician Who Ordered It: Ordering the wrong study, skipping the report, or ignoring a recommendation for follow-up imaging can place responsibility on the ordering doctor.

The challenge is equally specific: the defense will argue the finding was faint, ambiguous, or apparent only to someone who already knew the diagnosis.

Why Radiology Error Claims Are Different

Radiology cases carry a rare advantage. The proof is preserved. The same study the radiologist saw can be pulled from the archive and reviewed today, exactly as it appeared on the day of the error.

Our attorneys work to establish, with the images in hand:

  • What the study actually shows, as assessed by an independent physician in the same specialty
  • Whether the finding should have been identified under accepted standards
  • Whether image quality and technique were adequate to begin with
  • Whether the report was delivered and documented on the timeline the finding required
  • How the miss changed the diagnosis, the treatment, and the outcome

Understanding Your Rights After a Radiology Error

Pennsylvania law shapes what you can recover after a radiology error. The considerations that matter most include:

A knowledgeable attorney can work through these issues and identify every available source of compensation.

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Key Pennsylvania Radiology Error Rules

Pennsylvania medical malpractice cases require a Certificate of Merit confirming that the care may have fallen below accepted standards.

Comparative negligence rules can also affect the amount of compensation you may recover if you are found partly responsible for your losses.

  • Certificate of Merit: Under Pa. R.Civ.P. 1042.3, a licensed professional must confirm in writing that the care fell below accepted standards before the case can proceed.
  • Comparative Negligence: Under 42 Pa. C.S. ยง 7102, Pennsylvania reduces or bars recovery based on a plaintiff’s share of fault when the defense disputes responsibility.

How We Build Radiology Error Claims

These claims are built on the images themselves, read again by independent physicians and tied directly to the harm that followed.

  • Step 1: Learn About What Happened – We start with your imaging history and diagnosis, pinpoint the studies at issue, and lay out your options during a Free Case Evaluation.
  • Step 2: Secure the Original Images – The actual studies, not just the written reports, are the core of the case. We move quickly to obtain and preserve them alongside the full medical record.
  • Step 3: Have the Images Read Again – Independent, board-certified radiologists examine the studies and assess whether the finding should have been caught and reported.
  • Step 4: Handle the Defense – Radiology groups, hospitals, and their insurers push back hard. We manage every communication and negotiation while protecting your interests.
  • Step 5: Pursue Full Compensation – We seek recovery for medical costs, the treatment the delay made necessary, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses, through settlement or trial when needed.
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Types of Radiology Error Cases We Handle

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Our firm represents patients harmed by imaging mistakes, including:

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Why Choose Us For Radiology Error Cases

These cases live or die on the reading of an image, and the defense will always call a missed finding obvious only in hindsight.

Whether your case involves a missed cancer, an overlooked fracture, or a report that never reached your doctor, our attorneys can review the studies, explain your options, and identify who is responsible.

At Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C., we have spent decades advocating for injury victims throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. We are committed to protecting your rights, handling the complexities of your claim, and pursuing the full compensation you deserve.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pittsburgh Radiology Error Claims

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Possibly. The earlier images can be read again to determine whether the finding was visible and should have been reported at the time. Not every miss is malpractice, but many are, and the image itself usually tells the story.

It depends on where the process broke down. The radiologist may answer for a misread, while the ordering physician may answer for failing to act on the report. Some cases involve both.

Yes. Perceptual and interpretive errors are well documented, especially with subtle findings, heavy reading volumes, and satisfaction of search. The question in each case is whether the miss fell below accepted standards.

Under 42 Pa. C.S. ยง 5524, Pennsylvania generally allows two years, though the discovery rule may extend that window when the error comes to light later.

Imaging is usually kept for years, but retention periods vary. Requesting and preserving your studies early is important, and we handle that as part of building your case.

We handle radiology error cases on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront attorney fees, and you owe nothing unless we recover compensation on your behalf.

Contact Our Pittsburgh Attorneys for Trusted Legal Guidance After a Radiology Error

A radiology claim rests on evidence that does not fade. The image is still there, and it can be read again by someone with no reason to look away. Our attorneys can obtain your studies, have them evaluated independently, and fight for the compensation you deserve.

Contact us today at (412) 471-8500 for a free case evaluation, you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

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