Cancer Misdiagnosis or Late Diagnosis Claim
As specialist Solicitors for Cancer Misdiagnosis and Late Diagnosis Claims, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial impact that medical negligence can have on your life.
We have extensive experience in handling compensation claims for victims of medical negligence and are committed to providing you with the legal guidance and support you need to seek justice.
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Cancer Misdiagnosis or Late Diagnosis Claims: Holding Medical Professionals Accountable for Negligence
A cancer diagnosis is devastating news for any individual and their loved ones. When a cancer diagnosis is missed or delayed due to medical negligence, the consequences can be severe and life-altering. If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to a cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis, you may be entitled to compensation.
What is a cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis claim?
A cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis claim is a legal claim for damages brought by a person who has suffered harm due to medical negligence related to a missed or delayed cancer diagnosis. The aim of the claim is to compensate the person for the physical, emotional, and financial losses they have suffered as a result of the negligence.
What are the common causes of cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis claims?
Cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis claims can arise due to various types of medical negligence, including:
- Failure to carry out appropriate tests, such as blood tests or imaging scans
- Misreading or misinterpreting test results
- Delayed referral to a specialist
- Failure to follow-up on abnormal test results
- Failure to consider the possibility of cancer in a patient’s symptoms
What can you claim for in a cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis compensation claim?
In a cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis compensation claim, you may be entitled to claim for various types of damages, including:
- General damages: compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity
- Special damages: compensation for financial losses, such as medical expenses, loss of earnings, and travel costs
- Future losses: compensation for ongoing or future medical treatment, care, and support
- Rehabilitation costs: compensation for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or other types of rehabilitation required as a result of the injury
How do you make a cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis compensation claim?
To make a cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis compensation claim, you should seek the advice of a specialist medical negligence solicitor. They will assess your case and advise you on whether you have grounds for a claim.
If you decide to proceed with a claim, your solicitor will gather evidence, such as medical records and expert reports, to support your case. They will then negotiate with the defendant’s insurance company to reach a settlement or, if necessary, represent you in court.
Contact our cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis compensation claim solicitors today
If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to medical negligence related to a cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis, contact our specialist solicitors today. We have the expertise and experience to guide you through the legal process with compassion and determination, and to secure the compensation you deserve.
Call us on 0151 306 3694 or complete our online enquiry form to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our solicitors.
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Those bringing a claim in Medical Negligence can do so against both:
- Private Health Care Services, and
- the National Health Service (NHS).
When bringing a claim against Private Health Care Services, it is important to note that all Private Health Care Services are covered by liability insurance. The insurers are responsible for covering any compensation awarded to a client who brings a claim for medical negligence.
In the event that a claim is brought against the National Health Service, all compensation orders will be paid by the National Health Service Resolution. This is funded by the taxpayer to provide for those who are owed compensation where Medical Negligence has occurred.
No compensation order is payable from the National Health Service budget.
A Medical Negligence Claim must be brought no later than 3 years from a claimant’s knowledge of the negligence.
This will vary case by case as it may take time for degenerating illnesses and injuries to become apparent.
There are also instances where the 3-year limitation is not applicable or can be extended.
You may be in a position to bring a claim at any time if the claimant lacks mental capacity and, or if the claimant was, at the time of the negligence, a child under the age of 18.
Medical Negligence Claims are often complex and require expert evidence. This may lead to delays within the claim process.
It is important that the claimant is aware of these potential delays and informed that where severe harm has been suffered, here may be an increased likelihood that delays will be incurred.
How Our Solicitors Work to Help You
To find out whether you have grounds for a cancer misdiagnosis or late diagnosis claim, we offer a free initial consultation with one of our expert medical negligence solicitors. Once we have that established, we will be able to proceed with your claim.
If we advise you that you may have a claim, we will offer a no-win, no-fee agreement. No-win no-fee means that you won’t have to pay anything upfront or if your claim is unsuccessful*.
Throughout the claim process, we will ensure you always have the right independent medical experts consulting with you on your claim.
We will also work with specialist barristers who, together with us, will make up your specialist team.
Our team will help you win your medical negligence claim with minimal stress and disruption so that you can focus on getting your life back on track.
We understand it may not be possible to meet face to face with us so we offer free consultations via Skype, Facetime or any other preferred method. We can also arrange a home visit.
* Subject to entering into a No Win No Fee agreement in conjunction with an After the Event insurance policy and complying with your responsibilities under its terms.
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