Misdiagnosis can lead to a medical negligence claim. If your illness or injury worsened after a medical diagnosis, Slater and Gordon’s specialist legal experts can help get the compensation you deserve.
In the majority of circumstances, when a patient is having their symptoms investigated, they’ll be given a correct diagnosis and correct treatment for that diagnosis. However, when the diagnosis given is incorrect or missed altogether , it can cause pain and suffering and can sometimes be life-threatening. If you’ve been misdiagnosed and this has caused you harm, you may be entitled to compensation.
How do I know if I have a medical misdiagnosis compensation claim?
If you have been given a misdiagnosis which has caused you harm, you may be able to claim compensation for medical negligence. The most common types of medical misdiagnosis are:
Where you’ve been given a misdiagnosis for something much less serious and you’ve therefore had a delay in treatment
Where you’ve been given a diagnosis which is incorrect and have been given unnecessary treatment
Where you’ve been given a diagnosis which is incorrect and have been given unnecessary surgery
Where you’ve been given a diagnosis that’s caused you a severe psychological reaction, such as if you’ve been told you’re terminally ill
Where you’ve not been diagnosed at all
If you’ve suffered harm as a result of a misdiagnosis, you may be entitled to claim medical negligence compensation funded by a No Win No Fee agreement.
What mistakes can lead to a medical misdiagnosis?
There are a number of mistakes that can lead to a medical misdiagnosis, from not undertaking the appropriate tests to misinterpreting test results. If you believe a mistake lead to a medical misdiagnosis that has caused you harm, contact our medical negligence specialists today who will provide you with expert advice on whether or not you have a claim for compensation.
The vast majority of our medical negligence cases are conducted on a No Win No Fee basis, meaning there’s no financial risk to you.
How do I manage financially before a case has settled?
Interim payments are payments which are made before your case reaches a final conclusion. They can be extremely useful for those who've experienced a medical misdiagnosis as they can pay for private medical treatments, rehabilitation support and equipment, as well as providing financial support if you’ve suffered a loss of earnings.
We’ll ensure we secure interim payments for you at the earliest convenience. Contact our medical misdiagnosis solicitors to establish your full legal position 0330 041 5869.
How much can I claim for medical misdiagnosis negligence?
Every case of medical misdiagnosis is different, and the final amount of compensation awarded will be based on the severity of the injury and the affect the injury has had on your life. Additionally, you’ll also be able to claim for any lost earnings, any long-term care, rehabilitation and any necessary house adaptations to maximise the chance of recovery and independent living.
We’ll also ensure that any compensation claim includes the cost of everything necessary to provide you with the best quality of life possible in the future, such as future care costs, future treatment and future loss of earnings.
To establish your full legal position, call us on freephone 0330 041 5869.
How much time do I have to make a medical misdiagnosis compensation claim?
If you believe you have a medical misdiagnosis claim, it’s important that you seek advice from a solicitor who specialises in medical negligence cases as soon as possible, as there are time limits in place in England, Scotland and Wales.
Generally, a medical misdiagnosis claim should be made within three years from the date the negligence occurred or the date you were first aware that you had suffered a significant injury or illness due to negligence.
Why choose Slater and Gordon's medical misdiagnosis solicitors?
We have many years' experience securing compensation for those who’ve suffered as a result of a misdiagnosis caused by medical negligence and will handle your case with the utmost sensitivity and with great care.
As well as solicitors who are experts in the field of medical medical misdiagnosis, we also have trained nurses and midwives on our team. We offer home and hospital visits and provide immediate representation and rehabilitation support.
If you or a family member have been seriously impacted by a medical misdiagnosis, and you feel that you're not getting the specialist legal advice you need from your current solicitor, we'll be happy to discuss switching your case to Slater and Gordon. Simply call our experts on 0330 041 5869 or contact us online.
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I cannot recommend Slater and Gordon enough, throughout the entire period of the case, all the staff have been both very professional, and supportive.
Mr Q (medical negligence client)
I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything Slater and Gordon have done to fight this case for us. I appreciate it has involved a lot of people. Please can you also thank the expert witnesses who have provided their expertise and help.
Mr and Mrs H (medical negligence client)
Kept informed regularly as to how my claim was going, prompt replies to any questions I had, excellent customer service at all times. Excellent service from all staff that have been involved in my claim.
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I cannot recommend Slater and Gordon enough, throughout the entire period of the case, all the staff have been both very professional, and supportive. Mr Q (medical negligence client)
I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything Slater and Gordon have done to fight this case for us. I appreciate it has involved a lot of people. Please can you also thank the expert witnesses who have provided their expertise and help. Mr and Mrs H (medical negligence client)
Kept informed regularly as to how my claim was going, prompt replies to any questions I had, excellent customer service at all times. Excellent service from all staff that have been involved in my claim. Ms S (medical negligence client)