A misdiagnosis can change everything. When the wrong condition gets treated—or the right condition gets missed—patients may lose precious time, undergo unnecessary procedures, or face avoidable complications that require years of care. These cases also feel uniquely frustrating because the harm often unfolds in slow motion, long after the appointment ends.
Misdiagnosis claims in West Virginia tend to succeed when the legal team can do two things well: prove the diagnostic breakdown (missed red flags, ignored test results, delayed referrals) and connect that error to measurable harm (progression of disease, more invasive treatment, lost earning capacity). Below are nine firms to consider across the state when you want a medical-malpractice-focused review for diagnostic errors.
1) Tiano Odell
If you want a firm with a statewide footprint and a practice menu that explicitly includes medical malpractice and misdiagnosis, Tiano Odell is a strong starting point. Their practice areas list includes medical malpractice topics such as misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis, which align closely with claims built around diagnostic failures.
This is a practical choice when you want a clear evaluation of what records matter most early (hospital charts, imaging, lab results, discharge instructions, referral notes) and how those documents can support a timeline showing the delay and resulting harm.
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2) Tabor Lindsay & Associates, PLLC
Tabor Lindsay & Associates highlights a dedicated focus on medical negligence and misdiagnosis, emphasizing a practice built around medically complex cases.
This can be a good fit for misdiagnosis claims that require careful translation of technical records into a simple story: what symptoms appeared, what tests should have followed, what the standard diagnostic pathway looked like, and what changed once the correct diagnosis finally appeared.
3) DiPiero Simmons McGinley & Bastress, PLLC
DiPiero Simmons McGinley & Bastress has a practice section specifically addressing misdiagnosis and the downstream harm it can create for West Virginia patients.
This option may work well when the case involves multiple providers or facilities (urgent care → ER → specialist) and the timeline needs to stay clean. Strong early organization helps prevent insurers from reframing the case as “unavoidable outcomes” rather than preventable diagnostic failure.
4) Angotti & Straface Attorneys at Law
Angotti & Straface describe handling medical malpractice matters in Morgantown, including misdiagnosis and other serious medical errors.
This can be a strong choice for claims where the key issue is not only what happened, but what should have happened—appropriate testing, follow-up, referral, or escalation. A firm comfortable with expert-driven case building often helps in complex misdiagnosis files.
5) McClure Goad Law
McClure Goad Law’s medical malpractice materials emphasize investigation, expert involvement, and the pursuit of accountability in technically demanding cases.
This is a solid option when you expect the defense to argue the diagnosis was “reasonable” given the symptoms at the time. A strong approach usually focuses on documentation that proves the missed opportunities: abnormal vitals, repeat visits for the same complaint, overlooked test results, or delayed consults.
6) Underwood Law Office
Underwood Law Office has a Huntington-area page focused on misdiagnosis claims and representation for medical malpractice victims.
This can be a practical fit for people who want clear communication and a structured plan for gathering records. Misdiagnosis cases often turn on small details—what a provider wrote, what was ruled out, what follow-up was recommended, and whether the patient returned with worsening symptoms.
7) Berthold Law
Berthold Law’s Huntington misdiagnosis content discusses misdiagnosis as part of medical malpractice claims and highlights the importance of acting within the relevant time limits.
This option may work well when your claim involves a diagnostic delay that only became obvious later—after a condition progressed or another provider finally identified the true problem. In those cases, a firm that understands how “discovery” timing can affect the analysis is especially useful.
8) Crim Law Office, PLLC
Crim Law has a dedicated misdiagnosis practice section describing how the firm approaches complex diagnostic-error cases, including investigation and working with medical experts.
This can be a strong fit for claims involving high-impact consequences—advanced-stage cancer diagnosis delays, stroke and cardiac event misses, sepsis delays, or pediatric diagnostic failures—where the damages story must be supported with expert review and a clear care timeline.
9) Salango Law, PLLC
Salango Law includes a page focused on misdiagnosis and diagnostic mistakes in West Virginia, framing these cases around preventable harm and provider accountability.
This option may be a good match when you want a firm that can present a compelling narrative alongside the medical proof—how the delay changed the course of treatment, increased risk, worsened prognosis, or created avoidable complications that now affect daily life.
What to Look For in a West Virginia Misdiagnosis Case Review
Misdiagnosis claims are evidence-heavy. The best consultations usually start with a fast, organized records plan: every visit note, test result, imaging report, discharge instruction, and referral tied to the symptoms. From there, the firm should explain the likely “fault line” in the case—missed differential diagnosis, failure to test, failure to follow up, failure to refer, or failure to act on abnormal results.
Strong firms also communicate clearly about what drives value: how much the condition progressed during the diagnostic delay, whether treatment became more invasive, what future care looks like, and how the injury affects work and daily function. If your first call leaves you with a simple checklist and a clear next step, you’re usually speaking with a team that understands how these cases are won.
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