Was your medical issue misdiagnosed by a doctor?

Common Kinds Of Late and Misdiagnosis Claims

A doctor may miss some details of a medical test you have had

• A doctor may misinterpret results
• Receiving a full treatment programme for an illness you do not actually have because you have been wrongly diagnosed
• Some diseases cause other diseases. It is important that the underlying disease is treated and not the symptom that has been mistaken for a disease.
• Incorrect prescribing of medication can cause problems and long-term use of some drugs can cause serious health problems.

Late or delayed diagnosis claims

Late or delayed diagnosis occurs when a condition is identified late by a medical professional, which can often cause delays in treatment. For example:

• There could have been a delay in you receiving a referral to a specialist
• A slow or late response to test results during an illness where time is of the essence to help secure a full recovery

Types of misdiagnosis claim

Conditions that are commonly misdiagnosed and from which misdiagnosis claims arise include:

• Cancer
• Meningitis
• Heart attack
• Diabetes
• Broken bones, for example, scaphoid fractures, broken arms. etc.
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Epilepsy
• Motor neurone disease
• Appendicitis
• Cystic fibrosis

Do I Qualify For a Wrong Diagnosis Claim?

If you are uncertain as to whether your potential claim will be successful, we recommend you get in touch with us straight away. We will be able to advise you of the validity of your claim.

Beginning Late or Misdiagnosis Claims with First Personal Injury

Our team has experience in dealing with a range of different medical negligence claims relating to a wrong diagnosis.

We understand that if you have been misdiagnosed, it can be a very difficult time for you and your family. Because of this, we aim to put you at ease by handling your case sensitively and professionally.