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Cancer misdiagnosis claims

A cancer diagnosis can be life changing. However, if your cancer is misdiagnosed, it can make a critical situation even worse.

If you've received a cancer misdiagnosis in the last three years, our network of cancer misdiagnosis solicitors can help you seek the compensation you deserve. Over the years we've worked with all sorts of cancer misdiagnosis stories and we have the knowledge and experience to deliver the right result when it comes to getting our clients misdiagnosis of cancer compensation.

Our experts offer a conscientious and completely transparent service, typically delivered on a no win no fee basis. That means you'll pay no upfront costs and won't pay us a penny if your claim is unsuccessful - making your claim entirely risk free.

Get in touch with us today to find out more about how our panel of cancer misdiagnosis lawyers can help you.

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No win no fee cancer misdiagnosis claims

We take most cases on a no win no fee basis, so you only pay us if your cancer misdiagnosis claim is successful.

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We're experts when it comes to misdiagnosis claims. Find out more about how our team can take care of every step of your cancer misdiagnosis lawsuit.

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Cancer misdiagnosis claim FAQs

Cancer misdiagnosis carries potentially serious consequences. Getting the wrong diagnosis of your condition can lead to incorrect or unnecessary lines of treatment, which in turn can add to needless pain and suffering. In some cases, a delay in administering the right treatment can be fatal.

Cancer misdiagnosis is a hugely complex issue, especially considering it involves medical professionals who we trust to treat us correctly. Looking into a cancer misdiagnosis lawsuit can be a daunting prospect, but the questions and answers below may give you a better insight into whether you have grounds for a claim and how we can help.

What are some of the most common types of cancer misdiagnosis?

Cancer misdiagnosis can mean a number of things. You could be diagnosed with the wrong type of cancer or you could be wrongly diagnosed with cancer. We also help clients seek delayed cancer diagnosis compensation.

Some of the types of cancer misdiagnosis we offer support for include:

  • Breast cancer misdiagnosis
  • Lung cancer misdiagnosis
  • Skin cancer misdiagnosis
  • Cervical cancer misdiagnosis
  • Throat cancer misdiagnosis
  • Lymphoma misdiagnosis
  • Pancreatic cancer misdiagnosis
  • Bowel cancer misdiagnosis
  • Leukaemia misdiagnosis
  • Cervical cancer misdiagnosis
  • Colon cancer misdiagnosis
  • Bone cancer misdiagnosis
  • Brain cancer misdiagnosis
  • Endometrial cancer misdiagnosis
  • Ovarian cancer misdiagnosis
  • Cancer misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia
  • Delayed cancer diagnosis
  • Wrongly diagnosed with cancer

What are the main causes of cancer misdiagnosis?

Cancer misdiagnosis can stem from a number of sources:

  • Misinterpretation of scans, x-rays or tests
  • GP/doctor misdiagnosed cancer - leading to incorrect or lack of referral to a specialist
  • Administrative errors
  • Understaffing - particularly in the NHS

If you've been affected by one of these issues or another problem leading to a misdiagnosis, contact us today to find out how we can help.


How common is cancer misdiagnosis?

According to a survey from the All Can cancer initiative, cancer misdiagnosis may be more common than you think. Of the 3,981 people surveyed across the UK and nine other countries, the cancer misdiagnosis rate sat at just short of a third of respondents at 32%. The misdiagnosis varies widely between cancer types due to the effectiveness of the respective screening and testing processes involved - for example, prostate and lung cancer misdiagnosis rates sit at 28%.


What's the average payout for a cancer misdiagnosis settlement?

Cancer misdiagnosis compensation amounts vary based on a number of factors, including the required medical care in the follow up, subsequent loss of earnings and the level of pain and suffering incurred as a result of the misdiagnosis.

We refer to the 16th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines, as set out by the Ministry of Justice, when assessing potential figures for your case. While we can't give you an exact figure, you can get a better idea of how much your claim could be worth by speaking to a member of our team or trying our online cancer misdiagnosis claims calculator.


Am I eligible for a cancer misdiagnosis payout?

Anyone who has suffered from a cancer misdiagnosis within the last three years is eligible to make a claim. You can also claim on behalf of someone else who has received a cancer misdiagnosis within the last three years.


How can I start a cancer misdiagnosis claim with ClaimsPeople?

You can begin your cancer diagnosis claim with us in three ways:

  • Contact us for free on 0800 587 0344. We're open until 9pm Monday to Friday, 6pm on Saturdays and 5pm on Sundays.
  • Fill in our online form and wait for a free call from us.
  • Use our cancer misdiagnosis claims calculator to find out how much your claim could be worth, then choose how you wish to proceed.

How does ClaimsPeople's cancer misdiagnosis compensation claim process work?

Our claims process follows four steps:

  1. We'll set you an appointment with a specialist cancer misdiagnosis attorney. They will get an initial assessment of your claim from you, where you'll likely be asked to provide supporting evidence relating to your claim including any relevant medical records, pictures and correspondence.
  2. Once we've established your claim is ready to take forward, your cancer misdiagnosis solicitor will contact the responsible party.
  3. If responsibility is accepted by the other party, your compensation amount will be arranged. If the other party does not accept fault, your cancer misdiagnosis lawyer will start legal proceedings.
  4. If your case is successful, you'll pay a pre-agreed solicitor's fee which will be deducted from your cancer misdiagnosis compensation amount. If your case isn't successful, our no win no fee service means you won't owe us a penny.

How long does a cancer misdiagnosis lawsuit take to settle?

Every cancer misdiagnosis lawsuit and compensation award is judged on a case-by-case basis. With that in mind, we can't tell you how long your particular claim will take, but we can guarantee we'll work tirelessly to get you the right result quickly, and we'll keep you fully informed with what's going on throughout the legal process.


What if my cancer misdiagnosis claim isn't successful?

Most of our claims are carried out on a no win no fee basis. They feature an After the Event (ATE) insurance policy that's taken out on your behalf. This covers any additional court costs, medical report fees or barristers' charges.

You'll pay no upfront costs and we won't charge you if your case isn't successful. That means your cancer misdiagnosis claim is completely risk-free with us.



Why choose ClaimsPeople's cancer misdiagnosis solicitors?

We know what it means to our clients to get the results they deserve. Here are four reasons you can put your trust in ClaimsPeople.

Available 7 Days A Week

We're open 7 days a week until late, so you can get an initial assessment of your claim when you need it. Call us directly or request a call back.

Fast Claim Assessment

We understand you want a result quickly. Our experts will work tirelessly to produce a quick and transparent legal process.

Risk-Free No Win No Fee

No upfront costs, with no fee required if your claim is unsuccessful. Your cancer misdiagnosis claim is completely risk-free with us.

Cancer misdiagnosis experts

We're regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and our cancer misdiagnosis specialists have the expertise and experience to get you the result you're entitled to.


Other types of personal injury claims

We can also help with claims for a wide range of personal injuries, such as:

NHS negligence claims

If you suffered an injury as a result of hospital negligence via the NHS outside of cancer misdiagnosis, we offer a diverse range of support.

Birth injury claims

Our birth injury support covers claims for injury to both the mother and child, covering areas of negligence, complications and malpractice.

Doctor and GP negligence

If you've been let down by a doctor or GP in a physical or mental capacity, we can help you get the compensation you're entitled to.

Your cancer misdiagnosis calculator

Want to know how much your claim could be worth? Try our free online claims calculator.

Contact us about your cancer misdiagnosis claim today

Get the cancer misdiagnosis compensation you deserve on a no win no fee basis with ClaimsPeople. Contact us and start your claim today.