Penny Langdon
SolicitorMisdiagnosis medical negligence occurs when a GP or hospital doctor provides the wrong diagnosis of a condition or illness. This in turn may lead to a delayed treatment and failure to provide the right treatment.
make an enquiryMedical misdiagnosis can be particularly harmful as it will inevitably lead to delays in making sure the patient receives the treatment they need. In some cases, such as cancer, this may lead to serious long-term harm, worsening of symptoms and may even prove fatal.
When misdiagnosis causes harm, it can be particularly devastating. A claim for medical negligence compensation can help a family financially after the death of a loved one or it can be used to provide treatment and rehabilitation therapies for those who have suffered life changing injuries.
The most usual types of complaints against doctors are:
There are three main conditions which when misdiagnosed can lead to death or serious, permanent disability. These are:
Other conditions which are most commonly misdiagnosed include:
If a doctor has misdiagnosed a condition, injury, or illness, it is not just your physical wellbeing that can be harmed. Your mental wellbeing may be affected by the psychological trauma of a wrong diagnosis or missed diagnosis.
You may suffer anxiety, stress, sleep deprivation, or depression and these conditions should be factored into your claim for compensation.
Medical negligence claims can be complex and you will need to prove several elements within your claim. Firstly, that you were owed a duty of care form the GP or hospital doctor who you are making the claim against. Secondly, that their failure i.e. the misdiagnosis, was negligent (would other similarly qualified doctors have diagnosed you correctly in the same circumstances). Thirdly, did the doctor’s misdiagnosis cause you harm that would not otherwise have occurred if they had correctly diagnosed you.
In order to establish whether your claim is likely to succeed, we offer a free, no-obligation initial meeting in which we listen to your situation, so that we can establish the nature of your case. We will also let you know about some of the practicalities of making a misdiagnosis claim, including how your case could be funded, such asincluding the use of a “no win, no fee” agreement.
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