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A cancer misdiagnosis can impact not only your physical well-being but also your mental health and financial stability. If you’re dealing with the aftermath of cancer misdiagnosis, understanding the process of starting a claim is crucial.
Part of moving forward will include identifying the type of misdiagnosis. This may include failure to diagnose, incorrect diagnosis, or a false “all clear”. It will also mean looking at the results of the error in both the short and long term. Cancer misdiagnosis claims fall under the broader umbrella of medical negligence claims. Understanding more about what a claim is will help you in the fight to get the compensation you deserve.
What are cancer misdiagnosis claims?
Medical negligence claims are legal actions taken due to injuries or illnesses that have major or life-altering effects. The misdiagnosis of cancer very much falls into this category, particularly where failure to get an accurate diagnosis has led to severe consequences – physical, emotional, or financial.
Common cancer misdiagnosis claims we handle
There are many reasons for cancer misdiagnosis, which may mean you have a valid legal claim to pursue. When it comes to a claim relating to the wrong diagnosis of cancer, it can arise from various oversights. These include:
- Failure to recognise cancer symptoms
- Incorrect interpretation of test results
- Misidentification of cancer as another condition
- False “all clear” diagnoses, despite the presence of cancer
- Other diagnostic failures and delays
What are the symptoms of cancer misdiagnosis?
The symptoms and effects of misdiagnosed cancer vary a lot from person to person. In general, they may include effects such as:
- Unnecessary progression of the disease
- Delayed treatment opportunities
- In some cases, reduced chances of survival or recovery
The emotional and psychological toll on patients and their families can also be considerable and shouldn’t be ignored.
How can cancer misdiagnosis be treated?
Cancer misdiagnosis can impact a person’s prognosis; particularly if the cancer has been missed entirely, or if the grading of the cancer has not been identified correctly. This can unfortunately mean that treatment is very limited.
In some cases, clients have been diagnosed with cancer incorrectly, which means that the incorrect area of the body has been treated or operated on – causing significant damage to the body that would otherwise have been avoided. In these cases, treatment might mean further surgeries to correct the mistake, or further treatment to fix both the mistake and the existing cancer. All of these circumstances can cause further pain, suffering and emotional distress to the individual.
Consulting with an experienced serious injuries lawyer can help you better understand the options available to you when it comes to legal redress and compensation.
Can I claim for cancer misdiagnosis?
Cancer misdiagnosis is very much a legitimate reason for bringing a claim. For example, if you’ve been affected by a cancer misdiagnosis, you are entitled to seek compensation for the impacts on your health, quality of life and financial well-being, depending on your situation. This may include compensation for medical expenses, loss of earnings and pain and suffering.
Pursuing compensation for things like a general cancer misdiagnosis or delayed cancer diagnosis compensation or can help you gain back some of the control lost through medical negligence or oversight. A compensation claim will take into account the impact on your prospects, lifestyle and timeline for recovery.
Starting your cancer misdiagnosis claim
To start your cancer misdiagnosis claim, the first step is gathering all the relevant medical records for your case. This will include documentation of the misdiagnosis and evidence of the impact.
Getting advice from a cancer misdiagnosis lawyer early on is equally important. This will ensure you understand your rights, what you will need to produce as evidence and the potential compensation you might be entitled to.
Compensation for cancer misdiagnosis
Compensation amounts for a cancer misdiagnosis vary from person to person. In general, they reflect the severity of the impact. This will include factors such as treatment costs, lost income and other damages like pain and suffering.
How much time do I have to claim?
Generally, the guidance is to start a cancer misdiagnosis claim within three years of suffering medical negligence. It is important to act quickly and to speak with an expert if you are unsure.
It’s also important during this time (if you can) to get copies of your medical records, and document any changes in your health condition or treatment. This will help you to understand the specific timelines and requirements you’ll need to follow if you want to pursue a claim.
How much does it cost to make a cancer misdiagnosis claim?
Costs associated with pursuing a cancer misdiagnosis claim can vary. However, some solicitors offer services on a ‘No Win, No Fee’ basis. This reduces your financial risk considerably.
Why choose Fletchers?
Choosing the right legal representation is key if you want to pursue a cancer misdiagnosis claim, as these matters can be complex.
We bring expertise and empathy to cases like this so that you’ll get all the support and guidance you need to get fair compensation.
Did you know? Almost half of cancers are diagnosed at a late stage and some patients will suffer a delay in the treatment of their cancer. Delay or failure to diagnose cancer can not only be distressing for the patient, but it can have a detrimental impact on their treatment options and in some cases their prospects of recovery.
Our medical negligence experts have more than 30 years of experience handling complex cancer cases and have helped hundreds of clients reach the settlement they deserve.
When you’re dealing with such a difficult diagnosis, concerns over the quality of care you’re receiving should be the last thing on your mind. But unfortunately, sometimes mistakes are made and diagnoses are wrong or delayed. When you’re dealing with something as deadly as cancer, these mistakes can have huge and sometimes fatal repercussions.
Cancer Misdiagnosis FAQs
A serious injury is a kind of injury that has significant effects on a person’s health and well-being. In the context of cancer, a serious injury claim might stem from a misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose cancer in a timely way. The results can have significant consequences for a person’s health, finances, future prospects, or general well-being.
There are several common causes of cancer misdiagnosis claims. These can include failure to recognise symptoms, incorrect interpretation of test results or misidentification of cancer as another illness. It can also apply in cases where a patient has gotten an “all-clear” diagnosis when cancer is still present.
Yes, if you’ve been affected by a cancer misdiagnosis, you can claim compensation. This claim might relate to covering your medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering among other things.
You should bring a claim forward within three years of experiencing cancer misdiagnosis, or within three years of becoming aware of the mistake. It is understandable that immediately following a medical negligence incident such as this, can be very distressing. So please do consult a legal advisor immediately to understand more about the timelines that will apply.
Costs vary, but many solicitors offer ‘No Win, No Fee’ services. This means that unless you win the case, you won’t pay any legal fees, reducing the financial risk to you. Always discuss fees and payment structures upfront with your solicitor.
Specialised legal firms like Fletchers have the expertise and experience to navigate the complexities of cancer misdiagnosis claims, including what’s needed in terms of evidence and legal proceedings.
In general, compensation reflects the severity of the impact of the misdiagnosis. This will include things like treatment costs, lost income, and pain and suffering, as well as impacts on your future health and prospects.
It is always best to get specialised legal advice. If negligence extends to treatment errors or other aspects of care, a comprehensive legal approach is necessary.
Cancer Misdiagnosis Solicitors
We are specialist solicitors in medical negligence claims. We understand the intricate details of cancer misdiagnosis cases, and the impact this experience can have on your life. That means we’re well-equipped to navigate the legal system and advocate for you if you have been affected by a cancer misdiagnosis.
Cancer Misdiagnosis Cases
At Fletchers, we are very familiar with handling cancer misdiagnosis cases, and have settled many cases just like yours. We understand the profound effects such cases can have on people’s lives. We have helped hundreds of people get the compensation they deserve. Discover more about our cases.
