Delayed diagnosis compensation claims
Our medical negligence team
specialises in legal claims where there has been an
unnecessary delay in diagnosing an illness. This delay can
have devastating consequences, for example, a delay in diagnosing
meningitis can be fatal and a delay in diagnosing cancer can reduce
life expectancy.
Our specialist team has many years experience in pursuing these
types of claims and have the knowledge and expertise to ensure that
you receive the best compensation award possible.
While most medical professionals provide the right diagnosis,
there are occasions when doctors can give the wrong diagnosis or
miss the diagnosis of your medical condition.
Common causes of misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis include:
- Failing to read or report on an X Ray
- Reading an X Ray, but failing to spot a fracture
- Failing to respond to test results
- Failing to refer for treatment at an early stage
- Failing to prescribe medication at an early stage
Common areas of delayed or misdiagnosis includes:
- orthopaedics
- cancer (all types including breast cancer and cervical
cancer)
- misdiagnosis by a GP over a long period
- delayed diagnosis in A & E when treatment may be time
critical
Contact us
For further information or if you believe you have
a delayed or misdiagnosis legal claim,
please contact our medical negligence
team on freephone 0800 358 3848, email
personalinjury@ffw.com
or complete our short enquiry form.
All enquiries are completely free of charge and we will
investigate all funding options for you including
legal aid and no win, no fee.