Medical Negligence
Delays in Diagnosing Cancer Claims
If a diagnosis of cancer or carcinoma is missed or is delayed or if cancer is confused with another illness, then the patient may be able to bring a successful claim in clinical negligence. Delayed or misdiagnosed cancer cases may lead to successful clinical negligence claims. Our specialist team recognises the profound impact on individuals and their families, addressing both physical and psychological consequences of inadequate care.
A missed or delayed cancer diagnosis, or confusion with another illness, can warrant a successful clinical negligence claim. Our team understands the profound impact of delayed or misdiagnosed cancer, not only on the individual but their entire family.
Our team specialise in cases involving unacceptable diagnostic delays, misinterpreted scans, and incorrect treatments, ensuring justice for patients and their families. Common claims encompass breast cancer, melanoma, bowel cancer, lung cancer, and more. Recognising the physical and psychological toll, our experienced team navigates cancer compensation claims with expertise, seeking redress for the negligence-related challenges patients face.
Cancer Compensation
Experts in Dealing with Delayed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis of Cancer
We are experienced in dealing with cases where:
- There has been an unacceptable delay in diagnosing cancer or referring to a specialist cancer doctor (an Oncologist);
- X-rays or other scans have been misread by Radiologists;
- Tissue samples were incorrectly interpreted by Pathologists;
- The wrong treatment was given (this may include surgery (excision), radiotherapy or chemotherapy); and
- Treatment was not properly monitored.
Typical Cases of Cancer Compensation Claims
Our familiarity with cancer medical negligence shows us that the types of cancer most frequently forming the subject of claims are:
- Breast cancer;
- Melanoma (skin cancer);
- Bowel cancer (colon cancer);
- Lung cancer;
- Kidney cancer;
- Stomach cancer;
- Cancer of the brain, known as a brain tumour and including meningioma and medulloblastoma;
- Cervical cancer;
- Bone cancer;
- Lymphoma (blood cell tumours); and
- Oesophageal cancer (cancer of the food pipe).
For further information please see Frequently Asked Questions about Clinical Negligence Claims. We do not charge for dealing with initial enquiries even if we do not take the claim on. This way you can be safe in the knowledge that you can receive expert legal advice about your complaint without committing to any obligations regarding fees. If we consider that you have a claim which is likely to be successful then we can offer you a “no win no fee” agreement.
If you would like to discuss a potential delay in diagnosing cancer claim please contact us on 01273 249200 for a free, no obligation discussion. We are happy to visit clients at home or in the hospital if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Medical Neglience
If your doctor has failed in referring you to an oncologist, or your scans and samples have been misread or mishandled, leading to your cancer not being caught in time, then you may have a case for a cancer compensation claim.
If you have suffered a cancer misdiagnosis that has lead to a physical or psychological deterioration, then you can claim for clinical negligence. Compensation will be calculated on a case by case basis, and will take into account financial losses and costs of treatment.
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