Delayed Cancer Treatment Claims

Essentially, we need to prove that any delay or misdiagnosis that has caused you harm, could have been avoided.

If you think this has happened to you, and that a medical professional has failed to fulfil their responsibilities, please get in touch with us now. We can talk to you about how we can start to gather evidence in order to make a claim.

We can’t stress this enough, it’s important that you seek specialist advice from a solicitor who has a good track record in medical negligence claims, as soon as possible. There are time limits in place in England, Scotland and Wales.

Generally, any medical negligence claim should be made within three years from the date the negligence occurred. Sometimes the date can be later under certain circumstances, so speak with our experts who can arrange a free consultation about your claim.

To read more about the time limits associated with making a claim, please have a read of our medical negligence claims guide.

A delayed cancer treatment claim arises when there's a failure in the healthcare system to provide timely diagnosis or treatment for cancer, leading to a deterioration in the patient's condition or reduced chances of survival. This can include misdiagnosis, failure to perform necessary tests, delays in receiving test results, or not being referred to a specialist in a timely manner. If these actions, or lack thereof, resulted in harm that could have been prevented with prompt care, you might have grounds for a compensation claim.

Honestly, the best way to find out if you have a valid claim is to call our Medical Negligence lawyers on 01752 827085 and talk to us about the problems that you’ve been facing. We can then discuss your options with you.

In order to determine the validity of a delayed cancer treatment claim, we must prove that the healthcare provider's negligence directly led to a delay in your treatment, which then caused additional harm or worsened your prognosis. This will involve a detailed review of medical records, timelines, and expert testimony to establish a link between the delay and the outcome.

If a loved one has died due to complications associated with delayed cancer treatment, you may be eligible to make a claim on their behalf. This process involves proving that the delay contributed significantly to their death and impacted their quality of life during their remaining time. Compensation in such cases can cover funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and recognition of the pain and suffering endured by the deceased.

Compensation for delayed cancer treatment claims can cover a wide range of damages, including physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of earnings (both current and future), additional medical treatment costs, and care and support needs. Each case is assessed individually to ensure that the compensation reflects the full extent of the physical, emotional, and financial impact on the patient and their family.

The duration of a delayed cancer treatment compensation claim varies widely depending on its complexity, the amount of evidence available, and whether the healthcare provider acknowledges their negligence. Straightforward cases can be resolved in a few months, while more complex cases, especially those that go to trial, may take several years. Your solicitor will provide guidance on the expected timeline based on the specifics of your case.

Compensation amounts in delayed cancer treatment claims depend on several factors, including the severity of the harm caused by the delay, the impact on your quality of life, and any financial losses incurred. Each case is unique, and compensation is calculated to reflect the specific damages experienced by the individual. Without knowing any details of what has happened to you, we are unable to give you an idea of the amount of compensation you may be entitled to. Please call us on 01752 827085 or email medneg@nash.co.uk and we can discuss this with you in better detail.

If you don’t think you’re getting the level of service or satisfactory advice from your current solicitor, we’d be happy to discuss switching your case to Nash & Co Solicitors. Just call our team on 01752 827085 or contact us online.

We totally understand where you’re coming from. With all the problems that the NHS is going through, you might feel now’s not the time to make a claim.

However, making a claim against the health authority or hospital trust that handled your cancer misdiagnosis and treatment will not directly affect the hospital or staff. That’s because all NHS cancer misdiagnosis payouts are handled by a body called NHS Resolution.

This is the organisation that the Government set up in order to handle compensation claims. NHS Resolution is an independent body and essentially acts as an insurance provider for NHS Trusts. Every year, each Trust will pay an amount to NHS Resolution, just like you do for car or home insurance. When a successful claim is made, NHS Resolution makes the compensation payout on behalf of the Trust concerned. This means that your claim won’t take money away from other patients being treated.

If you have any other questions about making a cancer misdiagnosis claim, please don’t hesitate to call our team on 01752 827085.