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Misdiagnosis compensation claims

Medical misdiagnosis compensation is a type of medical negligence claim brought as a result of negligent treatment. A large proportion of medical misdiagnosis compensation claims are successfully fought each year by our specialist medical misdiagnosis solicitors.

What is medical misdiagnosis?

Medical misdiagnosis caused by medical negligence falls into three categories:

  1. Total misdiagnosis: Where a health condition or illness is failed to be diagnosed following health problems.
  2. Late diagnosis: Which can impact on recovery time and prolong health issues.
  3. Incorrect diagnosis: Which can result in improper medication or treatment being administered.

Claim compensation for wrong diagnosis or undiagnosed illness

Your medical misdiagnosis compensation claim will vary depending on certain factors. These include:

  • The circumstances surrounding the misdiagnosis
  • Overall severity of your misdiagnosis
  • Ongoing illness and or recovery time
  • Changes to life expectancy
  • Financial loss
  • Delay in rectification or acknowledgment
  • Liability acceptance
  • Care and support
  • Lifestyle changes

A medical misdiagnosis claim can be made for:

  • Pain, discomfort and disability caused
  • Reduction in life expectancy
  • Loss of earnings
  • Medication and or equipment costs
  • Treatment costs including travel expenses

How our medical misdiagnosis solicitors can help

Our medical misdiagnosis solicitors are part of the Hugh James Medical Negligence Team. The team is top ranked throughout England and Wales and has experts in all aspects of medical negligence including medical misdiagnosis. Your case will be handled confidentially by people who are sympathetic and knowledgeable about the situation you may find yourself in. We will work closely with you to ensure you get the right level of compensation and rehabilitation that your situation may require. We can assist with minor to complex, life changing medical misdiagnosis claims.

We offer no win, no fee arrangements so there are no hefty legal bills to pay. Contact us today to discuss your medical misdiagnosis claim; our initial assessment is free with no obligation.


Key contact

Ruth Powell

Partner

Ruth is a Partner and Head of our Clinical Negligence Department. She has exclusively practised in clinical negligence since qualifying in 1995 and has a wealth of experience in complex and high value clinical negligence claims.


Peter’s story

Peter’s ordeal began with symptoms of a severe headache and sensitivity to light and, unfortunately, these signs were initially overlooked by healthcare professionals. The delays in recognizing the severity of Peter’s condition meant precious time was lost before he received the necessary intervention. By the time the brain abscess was diagnosed, significant damage had already occurred, leading to lasting brain injury and profound changes in Peter’s life.

Allegations of failure to recognise key symptoms and promptly admit Peter to hospital formed the basis of his case. The eventual settlement, though acknowledging partial liability, reflects the profound impact of the negligence on Peter’s life and well-being.

The compensation secured for Peter, totalling over £4 million, aims to provide him with the financial resources needed to access ongoing care and support to ensure his long-term needs are met to rebuild his life and access the care and assistance he requires.

Read more about Peter’s story here.

Lesley Herbertson who acted for Peter said:

Peter was a much-loved dad and husband who provided both his wife and son with love, care and support whenever they needed it. However, as a result of the delay in diagnosing his abscess he went from being a carer to needing to be cared for, placing an massive strain on his family, in particular his wife. Whilst this settlement cannot give Peter’s family the old Peter back, it means that they have been able to move to a property which is more suitable for them as a family and Peter can pay for the care and support he requires privately for the rest of his life. Peter and his family now have the security they desperately wanted, to know that he will always be looked after and safe and can start to try and get back to being a family again.

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