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Medical Negligence

Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims

Our team at Bolt Burdon Kemp have developed their expertise with cancer patients in mind. This means we can confidently advise you on an array of cancer misdiagnosis or negligence claims. If you believe you might have a claim, we can help.

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Claims For Cancer Misdiagnosis

Our team knows that specialist knowledge and an understanding of the unique challenges faced by cancer survivors and their families are required to get results. If you believe that you, or a loved one, may have received inadequate care or a diagnosis of cancer that could have been made earlier, we can support you in making claims for a cancer misdiagnosis.

We have experience dealing with misdiagnosis claims in different specialist areas. Examples include brain, lung and breast cancer misdiagnosis claims. We also handle medical negligence cancer claims where a duty of care has been breached.

Serious harm can be caused when cancer care is not up to scratch or tests are not done properly. Our department pursues claims for compensation on behalf of cancer patients and their families who have cases relating to the late diagnosis of cancer, whether it was diagnosed as a different condition or not spotted at all.

If you would like to speak to a cancer misdiagnosis lawyer, contact us for a free, no-obligation chat.

Delayed diagnosis of cancer

A delayed cancer diagnosis means it could have been caught earlier but has been allowed to develop. This is usually because it was not picked up in a test. It could also happen if a GP did not make a referral to a specialist, or for testing, despite the patient reporting symptoms. Cancer negligence compensation solicitors will be able to identify whether a duty of care has been breached.

The chances of a successful recovery from cancer increase significantly the earlier it is caught. A diagnosis of cancer is devastating for both the patient and their family but the news can be even more upsetting if you suspect that the diagnosis should have been made earlier. This is particularly difficult when a patient or loved one knows that this could have made a significant difference to the chances of the patient getting better.

Delays in diagnosis may arise simply because it takes time to carry out the necessary tests and exclude other possible diagnoses, in which case no one will be to blame.

However, in cases where things do go wrong, a delayed cancer diagnosis can result from:

  • Particular symptoms being ignored or dismissed
  • Necessary tests not being conducted in good time
  • Test results not being interpreted or acted on appropriately

The impact of any delay will vary significantly from patient to patient depending on the type of cancer and how it develops. The cancer may have developed during the delay and spread to other parts of the body, meaning the treatment required is now more extensive. It may even have progressed to a point where it can no longer be treated.

Our cancer negligence solicitors can assist you in claiming compensation to help you and your loved ones move forward.

Misdiagnosis of cancer

As the result of a diagnosis that later turns out to be incorrect, patients can be forced to undergo unnecessary treatment and their condition can worsen. In these situations, the psychological and physical consequences can be serious. This is particularly true if the error has led to invasive treatment being carried out unnecessarily.

We have experience dealing with misdiagnosis claims in different specialist areas, including many types of cancer misdiagnosis claims.

How can a cancer misdiagnosis lawyer help?

Whether you need support from cancer negligence or brain cancer misdiagnosis claim solicitors, know that our team of specialists are here to support you.

If you or a member of your family have been unfortunate enough to have suffered an injury as a result of substandard medical treatment, our specialist medical negligence solicitors can assist you in bringing a compensation claim against the people and/or organisations responsible.

Why choose Bolt Burdon Kemp for cancer misdiagnosis or negligence claims?

  • Experience: We have over 35 years of experience handling a broad range of claims covering everything from medical negligence to accidents at work.
  • ‘No win no fee’: Our funding structures offer flexibility, including a Conditional Fee Agreement which ensures you won’t have to pay unless you win your case.
  • Compassionate: Our highly experienced team will support you beyond your case so that you and your loved ones get the help you need when raising cancer misdiagnosis claims.
  • Partners: Our partnerships with organisations like the Brain Injury Group (BIG) and Headway mean we can connect you with the right support.
  • Awards: Legal bodies such as Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 recognise us as one of the leading personal injury firms.
  • Accredited: Our membership with the Law Society’s Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme means we’re assessed and accredited each year in line with Lexcel practice management standards.
  • Testimonials: You can see hundreds of testimonials from past clients who have shared their experiences of working with us.

Contact a cancer misdiagnosis or negligence lawyer today

If you feel ready to enquire about a cancer misdiagnosis claim for compensation, contact one of our legal experts today.

Most cases are taken under Conditional Fee Agreements, known as ‘no win no fee’ agreements, which don’t require upfront fees.

Contact us online or by calling today.

Client Journeys

Our client suffered a one year delay in diagnosis of cervical cancer after visiting a gynaecologist at her GP surgery, who missed the signs of cancer. As a result of the delay, our client required aggressive treatment including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, which lead to her womb being damaged and the possibility that she may not be able to conceive and carry a child of her own. We obtained expert evidence from an Oncologist and Gynaeoncologist who confirmed that if our client had been correctly diagnosed earlier, she would have avoided the chemotherapy and radiotherapy and her fertility would not have been affected. We were able to negotiate with the Defendant and successfully secured compensation for our client of £250,000.

Meet your Medical Negligence Solicitors

Josh Hughes
Head of Complex Injury
Hannah Travis
Senior Associate – Part of the Medical Negligence Team
Olivia Boschat
Associate – Part of the Medical Negligence Team

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