Misdiagnosis claims
Claim compensation for a wrong or delayed diagnosis
If you or a loved one have suffered severe illness or injuries after being wrongly diagnosed, diagnosed too late or not diagnosed at all, you may be entitled to claim compensation for misdiagnosis.
However, proving a misdiagnosis claim can be challenging, so getting the right legal advice is vital. Our specialist medical negligence solicitors are experts in the most complex misdiagnosis claims and have the experience, knowledge and understanding to secure the right compensation and best long-term outcome for you.
Request a free misdiagnosis claim assessment
If you believe you have been misdiagnosed by a medical professional in the NHS or private sector, call 0800 316 8892 or get in touch online for a free consultation to assess your claim.
Once we understand your experience and the impact it has had on your life, we’ll discuss your misdiagnosis claim with you and set out your funding options, including a ‘no win, no fee’ arrangement, where you only pay for our advice if your claim is successful.
On this page
- Do you have a misdiagnosis claim?
- Types of misdiagnosis claim
- Brain tumour compensation claims
- Why choose Clarke Willmott?
- What our clients say
- Misdiagnosis FAQs
What qualifies as a misdiagnosis claim?
Usually when you seek medical attention, the diagnosis you receive is correct and the treatment that follows alleviates the problem. Very occasionally however, a diagnostic mistake is made, sometimes with serious, life changing or even fatal consequences for the patient.
A misdiagnosis claim will fall into one of three categories:
- Wrong diagnosis – when the wrong conclusion was drawn from your symptoms or test results, and as a result you were given the wrong treatment or even underwent surgery that wasn’t necessary.
- Delayed diagnosis – when yo u were given the correct diagnosis later than it could have been, delaying your treatment and negatively affecting your prognosis.
- Missed diagnosis – when your illness, condition or injury was not identified at all, preventing you receiving treatment.
Misdiagnosis claims – how our medical negligence solicitors can help
Our medical negligence solicitors are experienced in handling the most complex claims where a misdiagnosis has had the most devastating consequences for the patient, including: