Sensitive and practical guidance for pursuing a medical misdiagnosis claim.
When we are facing a medical issue, we put significant trust in professionals to provide a correct diagnosis.
However, in some unfortunate cases, a medical misdiagnosis can occur, which can have a significant impact on your life and ability to access the correct treatment. If a medical misdiagnosis has caused you harm, you may have a case for a compensation claim.
David W. Harris & Co can provide sensitive and practical support during the medical misdiagnosis claim process.
From assessing whether you have an eligible claim to compiling medical evidence and entering into negotiations with the other party.
We will support you throughout the process and help you secure compensation to support your future treatment.
Our medical misdiagnosis lawyers in Swansea, Pontypridd and Talbot Green can help with matters including:
- Incorrect diagnosis
- Total misdiagnosis
- Cancer misdiagnosis
We have medical misdiagnosis experts at each of our local offices in Pontypridd, Swansea and Talbot Green and we can arrange a meeting that is local and convenient to you.
We know how daunting it can be to initiate a medical misdiagnosis claim at an already challenging time.
Our team are ready to step in and provide as much support as you need to secure fair compensation that can help you and your loved ones.
Consult our medical misdiagnosis solicitors in Swansea, Pontypridd or Talbot Green
To discuss medical misdiagnosis compensation, please contact your local David W Harris office in Pontypridd, Swansea or Talbot Green.
Alternatively, please use our simple online enquiry form to book a free initial chat with one of our medical misdiagnosis lawyers in South Wales. We respond promptly to all enquiries.
Our experience with medical misdiagnosis
Incorrect diagnosis
An incorrect diagnosis is one which has resulted in a wrong diagnosis or treatment. Some common incorrect diagnoses include:
- Type 1/Type 2 diabetes
- Cancer
- Stroke
- Meningitis
- Ectopic pregnancy
An incorrect diagnosis can have serious consequences, potentially allowing your condition to worsen, delaying your recovery, or even causing additional health complications. You may also undergo unnecessary treatment or take medication for an illness you don’t have, which could lead to further harm.
We understand the serious impact that receiving the incorrect treatment can have and that this may have delayed you from receiving the right help.
Our solicitors can work with you to secure compensation for misdiagnosis that can help you access the support you need moving forward.
Total misdiagnosis
A complete misdiagnosis can be very dangerous, potentially leading to serious health complications.
In some cases, medical professionals fail to identify critical conditions such as infections, internal bleeding, fractures, or cancer despite clear symptoms or patient concerns.
When this happens, the consequences can be life-threatening, as essential treatment can be delayed or missed entirely.
If you have experienced a total misdiagnosis, our solicitors can help you claim compensation to support your treatment going forward and help you manage your illness.
Cancer misdiagnosis
A cancer misdiagnosis can be very distressing and can have serious effects on your physical and emotional wellbeing.
Failure to diagnose cancer early may have allowed the disease to progress or delayed you getting access to the correct treatment.
If you or a loved one has suffered due to a cancer misdiagnosis, seeking legal advice can help you understand your rights and secure compensation to support treatment, recovery, and the impact on your life.
Common questions about medical misdiagnosis claims
How do I make a medical misdiagnosis claim?
If you have suffered due to a medical misdiagnosis, the first step is to seek legal advice from a specialist solicitor. We will review your case, gather medical records, and consult expert witnesses to determine whether negligence occurred.
If you have an eligible claim, we can handle negotiations with the healthcare provider or NHS trust responsible.
Many cases are settled out of court, but if necessary, we will represent you in legal proceedings.
What is medical misdiagnosis?
Medical misdiagnosis occurs when a healthcare professional fails to identify a condition correctly, leading to incorrect, delayed, or missed treatment.
This may involve diagnosing the wrong illness, failing to recognise symptoms, or not referring a patient for further tests.
What are the consequences of misdiagnosis?
Misdiagnosis can have serious consequences, allowing conditions to worsen or delaying access to necessary treatment and medication. In severe cases, it can be life-threatening.
If you have suffered harm due to a medical misdiagnosis, you may be entitled to compensation.
How can you prove medical misdiagnosis?
Proving medical misdiagnosis requires demonstrating that a healthcare professional failed to provide the correct standard of care, leading to harm.
This involves gathering medical records, expert opinions, and evidence showing that another competent doctor would have made the correct diagnosis.
Our solicitors can work with medical specialists to assess whether symptoms were overlooked or misdiagnosed. If negligence is established, we can help you make a claim for compensation.
Can you claim compensation for medical misdiagnosis?
Yes, if you have suffered harm due to a medical misdiagnosis, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Whether your condition was diagnosed incorrectly, missed entirely, or treatment was delayed, the consequences can be serious.
A successful claim can help cover medical costs, rehabilitation, lost earnings, and the wider impact on your life. To make a claim, we will need to prove that the misdiagnosis resulted from negligence and caused you harm.
What is the average payout for medical negligence in the UK?
The amount of compensation for a medical negligence claim varies depending on the severity of the harm caused and its impact on your life.
Minor cases may result in settlements of a few thousand pounds, while serious claims, such as those involving lifelong disabilities or fatal errors, can reach several hundred thousand or even millions. Compensation is calculated based on factors such as pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost earnings, and future care needs.
Can you sue the NHS for misdiagnosis?
Yes, you can take legal action against the NHS if a misdiagnosis resulted from medical negligence and caused you harm.
NHS healthcare professionals have a duty to provide the correct standard of care, and if errors occur, such as failing to recognise symptoms, misinterpreting test results, or delaying referrals, you may be entitled to compensation.
Consult our medical misdiagnosis solicitors in Swansea, Pontypridd or Talbot Green
To discuss medical misdiagnosis compensation, please contact your local David W Harris office in Pontypridd, Swansea or Talbot Green.
Alternatively, please use our simple online enquiry form to book a free initial chat with one of our medical misdiagnosis lawyers in South Wales. We respond promptly to all enquiries.