Brain Tumour Injuries
If you're reading this after experiencing delays or errors in diagnosis of a brain tumour, we understand the profound distress and uncertainty you must be feeling. At The Medical Law Partnership, we've helped many patients in your situation, and we want you to know that you may be entitled to compensation for what you've endured.
How common are errors in Brain tumour diagnosis?
Brain tumour misdiagnosis occurs more frequently than many people realise. The symptoms – including persistent headaches, vision problems, balance issues and personality changes – are often mistaken for more common conditions like migraines, stress or inner ear problems. Studies suggest that nearly a quarter of brain tumour patients visit their GP five times or more before being referred for scans.
We regularly handle cases where patients presented with classic red flag symptoms but faced unacceptable delays in getting crucial MRI or CT scans. What makes these diagnostic errors particularly devastating is that early detection can significantly impact treatment options and outcomes. If you feel your concerns were repeatedly dismissed or investigations were delayed, you’re not alone – and you may have grounds for a compensation claim.
There are several critical points where brain tumour diagnosis can go wrong. One of the most frequent failures we encounter is when GPs don’t recognise the significance of new, persistent headaches that worsen over time or headaches that follow a specific pattern. Another common mistake is attributing neurological symptoms like seizures, numbness or coordination problems to stress or anxiety without proper investigation.
We’ve handled cases where abnormal eye test results showing signs of increased intracranial pressure weren’t acted upon, or where scan results were misinterpreted by radiologists. Perhaps most concerning are situations where patients presented with multiple neurological symptoms but weren’t referred to neurologists promptly. If any of these failures contributed to your delayed diagnosis, you may have a strong case for compensation.
Beginning a claim might feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with health challenges, but we’re here to guide you through every step. When you first contact us, we’ll listen carefully to your experience and arrange to review your medical records confidentially. This helps us understand exactly where things went wrong in your diagnosis journey.
Our specialist solicitors, who focus exclusively on neurological negligence cases, will assess whether there are grounds for a claim. We’ll obtain independent expert opinions from neurologists and neurosurgeons to determine whether your diagnosis should have been made sooner, and whether this delay caused you additional harm. Importantly, we work on a no-win, no-fee basis, so you can pursue justice without financial worry.
Compensation in brain tumour negligence cases aims to address the full impact of what you’ve endured. This includes compensation for the additional pain and suffering caused by the diagnostic delay, and any more intensive treatment you consequently needed that might have been avoided with earlier detection.
You may also claim for financial losses like lost earnings if you were unable to work during extended treatment, medical expenses you incurred, and costs of care or assistance you required during recovery. For cases where the delay has led to long-term consequences like cognitive impairment, mobility issues or vision problems, compensation can account for future care needs, home adaptations, loss of earnings potential, and loss of quality of life. We’ll ensure your claim fully reflects the physical, emotional and financial impact of the negligence.
Brain tumour negligence claims can take between 2 to 4 years to resolve, though complex cases may take significantly longer. While this might seem like a lengthy process, it’s important to understand that building a strong neurological negligence case requires thorough investigation, specialist medical opinions, and careful negotiation.
Straightforward cases where negligence is admitted early may settle towards the lower end of this timeframe. However, cases involving complex neurological issues, multiple defendants or those that progress to court can take longer. Throughout what may be a lengthy process, we’ll keep you regularly updated and ensure you have all the support you need while we fight for the justice you deserve.
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