Delayed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis Claims
If you’ve suffered harm because a doctor or another healthcare professional has failed to diagnose your condition correctly or in a timely fashion, you may be entitled to compensation. The Medical Law Partnership specialises in helping patients like you hold the relevant medical professionals accountable and secure the financial support you need to move forward.
Start your claim todayMisdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis claims are more common than you might think. Patients like you experience unnecessary suffering because their illness was not identified quickly enough, or because they were given the wrong diagnosis altogether. These errors can happen in GP surgeries, hospitals, and even specialist clinics. If your condition worsened because of such a mistake, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to face the consequences without support. The Medical Law Partnership have helped many people in your situation successfully claim compensation.
Medical negligence in this area can take many forms, but some of the more common misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis claims involve serious conditions where early detection is crucial. These include cancer (such as breast, lung, or bowel cancer being missed or diagnosed late), heart attacks or strokes (where symptoms were dismissed), infections like sepsis (where delays led to severe complications), or neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis. Even fractures, blood clots, or rare diseases can be misdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary pain, additional treatments, or permanent damage.
If your condition was overlooked or was mistaken for something else, or was diagnosed later than it could have been, and this has caused you harm, you may have a strong case for compensation. The Medical Law Partnership Solicitors can assess what went wrong and help you prove that better care could and should have been provided.
Starting your claim is straightforward. The first step is to contact The Medical Law Partnership for a free, no-obligation consultation. You’ll speak to specialist medical negligence solicitors who understand how distressing this experience has been for you. They’ll listen carefully to your story, review your medical records, and assess whether there’s evidence that negligence occurred.
If your case has merit, they’ll guide you through the legal process with compassion and expertise. This includes gathering expert medical opinions to support your claim, negotiating with the NHS or private healthcare providers, and ensuring you receive the best possible representation. You won’t have to worry about upfront costs – most claims are handled on a No Win, No Fee basis, meaning you only pay if your case succeeds.
Compensation in medical negligence cases is designed to cover both the financial and emotional impact of what you’ve been through. This can include:
- Pain and suffering for the physical and psychological harm caused by the negligence.
- Loss of earnings if you were unable to work due to your worsened condition.
- Medical expenses including the costs of additional treatments, therapies, or care you needed because of the misdiagnosis.
- Adaptations to your home or lifestyle if your condition has left you with long-term disabilities.
- Care costs for any support you now require from family or professional carers.
Every case is different, so the amount you receive will depend on the severity of your injury and its impact on your life. The Medical Law Partnership will fight to ensure you’re fully compensated for everything you’ve endured.
The duration of a claim varies depending on its complexity and whether the defendant (usually the NHS or a private healthcare provider) admits fault early on. Some cases settle within 2-4 years, while others, particularly those involving severe injuries or disputed liability, may take longer. The Medical Law Partnership will keep you informed at every stage and work as efficiently as possible to secure the compensation you deserve without unnecessary delays.
If you’ve suffered because of a misdiagnosis or a delayed diagnosis, you deserve justice. Contact The Medical Law Partnership today and let us help you take the first step towards securing the compensation and closure you need.