Any delay in the diagnosis of cancer can mean more aggressive treatment is required or that successful treatment is no longer possible. Where such a delay has been caused by diagnostic errors, our cancer misdiagnosis claims solicitors in Leeds can step in to help you secure compensation.
If you or a loved one has experienced a cancer misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, there may be ongoing health difficulties to deal with, as well as emotional trauma and an impact on your finances. Cancer misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis compensation can ensure you are able to secure the best care and support, as well as being provided essential financial assistance during this difficult time.
At Ashtons Legal, we know how challenging living with the consequences of cancer misdiagnosis can be. You may be unsure about what happened, confused about your rights and may find it hard to trust professionals after having been let down already. We are here to help you get answers and secure fair compensation while making the claims process as simple and stress-free as possible for you.
Our Cancer Claims Solicitors in Leeds Can Support You with:
- A free initial consultation on your cancer misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis claim
- No win no fee funding
- A negotiation-led approach that means most claims are settled out of court
- Independently accredited expertise you can trust
- A very high track record of successful cancer negligence claims
- A sensitive, personal service
- A free rehabilitation service to aid your recovery
- The chance to find out what happened
Book a Free Consultation with our Cancer Misdiagnosis Solicitors in Leeds
We offer a free first appointment with one of our experienced cancer misdiagnosis solicitors in Leeds to discuss your situation and how we can help. This can be over the phone or via videoconferencing for your convenience.
To book your free consultation about misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis of cancer, please contact our Leeds office or you can use our online enquiry form to request a call back.
Our Expertise for Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims in Leeds
Ashtons Legal takes a client-centred approach, providing hands-on personal support to every claimant we work with. Our medical negligence solicitors in Leeds will carefully assess your situation and requirements so that we can provide the bespoke service you deserve.
Our cancer misdiagnosis solicitors in Leeds have an excellent track record of securing maximum compensation for our clients. In most cases, this can be achieved without the need for contentious court proceedings making the claims process faster, less costly and less stressful for you.
You will have the support of a dedicated team who will get to know you and your situation. You will always be able to speak to someone who understands your case and can answer your questions in plain English.
Ashtons Legal is an industry-leading law firm. We are recognised by top client guides the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners and also hold many specialist accreditations, including Lexcel, AvMa, Brain Injury Group, APIL and many more.
Senior members of our team are recognised by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) as either Senior Fellows or Senior Litigators. They are on the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel and Sharon Allison, our Head of Medical Negligence, also belongs to the Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) Clinical Negligence Panel.
Cancer Negligence Claims Case Studies
Five-figure settlement obtained following delay in diagnosing oropharyngeal cancer
How To Make a Claim for Misdiagnosis of Cancer
We support clients through every stage of making cancer misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis claims in Leeds, including:
- Assessing cancer misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis claims
- Building your case
- Making a cancer misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis claim
- Working towards a cancer misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis compensation settlement
- Court proceedings for cancer misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis
- Free rehabilitation support
Assessing cancer misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis claims
Not every misdiagnosis or delayed cancer diagnosis will result from negligence. It is important for us to carefully assess your case so we can let you know if you are likely to be owed compensation. We will always be upfront about the strength of your case and whether you have a realistic prospect of securing compensation.
We will take the time to understand what happened and how a cancer misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis has affected your life and those of your loved ones. We recognise that these are sensitive matters and will always approach these discussions tactfully and respectfully.
In order to have a claim for cancer misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis, we need to be able to show that:
- Your or your loved one’s cancer was misdiagnosed, or there was a delay in diagnosis, due to negligence on the part of clinical staff
- This led to a worse outcome for your/your loved one’s health than would otherwise have been the case.
Where we believe you have grounds for a claim, we will explain the claims process and what you can expect in terms of compensation.
Building your case
To ensure your case is as strong as possible, we will look at various different types of evidence. This will likely include reviewing your medical records, collecting witness statements and securing evidence from independent medical experts.
By making sure you have the clearest and strongest possible case for a cancer misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis claim at an early stage, we can significantly increase the likelihood of a settlement and minimise the risk of court proceedings being required.
Making a cancer misdiagnosis claim
Once we have established the legal basis for your claim, we will prepare a formal Letter of Claim. This will set out the allegations of the failures in care (breach of duty) and identify how, as a result of that negligent care, you or your loved one have suffered harm (ie. a worse outcome) which would, more likely than not, have been avoided but for the negligent care (causation).
It will also indicate in very general terms the types of loss for which compensation is being sought, such as extra care and assistance, equipment and medical costs. We will then send this letter to the defendant on your behalf.
The defendant will then have four months to respond, either accepting or disputing the claim. We will handle any follow-up correspondence with the defendant, including clarifying any points of dispute.
Working towards a cancer misdiagnosis compensation settlement
Where the defendant accepts that medical negligence occurred, we will work with them to agree on a suitable amount of compensation. This will include a careful review of all the ways in which the cancer misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis has impacted your life, including in terms of your health, lifestyle and finances.
Most claims can be resolved in this way, with a suitable amount of compensation agreed upon through negotiation. This is normally the best option for claimants as it allows a claim to be resolved relatively quickly and with lower legal costs, as well as avoiding the stress, disruption, and delay caused by court proceedings.
Court proceedings for cancer misdiagnosis
If the defendant disputes that medical negligence occurred, or a suitable settlement cannot be agreed, then we may need to initiate court proceedings. In such cases, we will help to prepare your case and instruct a trusted barrister to represent you.
Our team have strong experience in securing fair compensation for clients through court proceedings, so can give you the best chance of a positive outcome for your case.
Free rehabilitation support
We want to ensure that our clients have the best possible support, rehabilitation and health care while their cases are ongoing. Our Client Rehabilitation Team provide our clients with a free rehab service that they can access regardless of whether their claim is successful or not.
The team can advise on practical clinical/therapeutic support and assist with obtaining specialist equipment and care support from statutory services where appropriate. Moreover, they will provide advice and support in relation to welfare benefits and grants you might be entitled to as a result of your injuries.
Fees and funding for cancer misdiagnosis claims in Leeds
‘No win no fee’ cancer misdiagnosis claims in Leeds
Our cancer misdiagnosis solicitors work on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis, which is more formally known as a ‘conditional fee agreement’.
With this type of funding, our fees only apply if we successfully secure compensation for you. If your claim is unsuccessful, you will not owe us anything. Additionally, following a successful claim, the defendant will normally be required to cover the majority of your legal fees, helping to maximise the amount of compensation you receive.
Book a Free Consultation with our Cancer Misdiagnosis Solicitors in Leeds
We offer a free first appointment with one of our experienced cancer misdiagnosis solicitors in Leeds to discuss your situation and how we can help. This can be over the phone or via videoconferencing for your convenience.
To book your free consultation about misdiagnosis of cancer, please contact our Leeds office or you can use our online enquiry form to request a call back.