Misdiagnosis
Delay in getting the correct treatment for an illness or injury because of failure of a medical professional to make the correct diagnosis can have serious consequences for your recovery prospects.
If you believe you have been the victim of misdiagnosis because of the way your condition was handled, tell us about your experience and we will help gather evidence to support your case and advise whether you are eligible to seek misdiagnosis compensation.
Whether your experience occurred within the NHS system or under a private healthcare provider, you may be assured to know that if you are awarded compensation, it is paid for by their liability insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I claim as a medical misdiagnosis?
You may be able to claim for private healthcare or NHS misdiagnosis compensation if you were not sent to the right specialist, were not listened to when reporting symptoms, not examined properly, your test results have not been acted upon correctly or your medical history was not considered.
Which conditions are commonly misdiagnosed?
Unfortunately, there are some conditions where symptoms can be misinterpreted and are frequently misdiagnosed, sometimes with serious consequences, such as meningitis, cancer, ectopic pregnancy and strokes. Diabetes, broken bones, epilepsy and IBS are also often not correctly identified.
How much can I claim for a misdiagnosis?
The amount of misdiagnosis compensation you could be eligible for in a wrong diagnosis claim will depend on the long-term implications, including the progress of your condition and the affect it has had on your lifestyle. The amount varies as every case is individual, but claims for injury to internal organs, loss of senses and brain damage can amount to several thousand pounds.
How long do I have to claim for a misdiagnosis?
Generally, a medical misdiagnosis claim for clinical negligence compensation must be made up to three years after you were diagnosed or the date on which you were aware of the problem with the diagnosis. For children under 18 a claim can be made any time until they turn 21 years of age. There are no time limits on making a claim if a patient is unable to make the claim themselves due to brain damage.
How to claim for a misdiagnosis
If you believe you have been the victim of misdiagnosis, tell us about your experience and we can tell you whether or not you might be successful in making a claim for compensation. If we think that you are, we will gather together the evidence to support your case and present it professionally for legal judgement to help you get the financial recompense you deserve.
Call now on 01756 799977 for an informal chat.
No Win No Fee
Our ‘no win no fee’ arrangements mean that you don’t have to find money to cover your own legal expenses in advance. If you are not successful in your claim then we will not charge you for our time.