Why choose Been Let Down for my bowel cancer misdiagnosis claim?
When you’ve been let down by a medical professional, you need a law firm you can trust. Here’s why thousands of clients choose us for their medical negligence claim, including claims for bowel cancer negligence:
- Your best interests at heart – Your dedicated lawyer will keep you informed at every stage.
- Regulated and accredited – We’re regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and members of both The Law Society and Liverpool Law Society. We’re also ranked in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for clinical negligence.
- No Win No Fee – You pay nothing upfront and nothing at all if your claim is unsuccessful with No Win No Fee.
- Independent reviews – Our client reviews demonstrate how highly we are rated for professionalism and compassion.
Can I claim for bowel cancer misdiagnosis?
All medical professionals owe a duty of care. If that duty is breached and you suffer harm, you may have grounds for a bowel cancer misdiagnosis claim or a bowel cancer compensation claim. Common examples include:
- Failure to carry out proper examinations.
- Misreading or ignoring test results.
- Failure to refer you to a specialist.
- Missing cancer signs on scans.
- Delays in treatment after diagnosis.
If any of these apply to you, speak to our team today for free, no obligation advice.
How do I make a bowel cancer misdiagnosis claim?
You should not be left with the burden of a cancer misdiagnosis and we understand how difficult it can be to move on from a situation like this. Making a claim is straightforward with our expert guidance:
Step 1
Contact Us: Call us or request a callback for free initial advice
Step 2
Case Review: Our solicitors assess your medical records and evidence, to establish whether you are owed compensation.
Step 3
Letter of Claim: We will build your case and submit an official letter of claim to the defendant.
Step 4
Settlement or Court: Most cases settle, but we’ll fight for you if Court action is needed.
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What our experts sayJohn Doyle, Commercial Director and Head of Clinical Negligence says:
“We’ve handled multiple cases involving delays in diagnosing and treating bowel cancer. Sadly, some of our own team members’ families have suffered from this disease, so we treat every case with sensitivity and empathy. Too often, patients are misdiagnosed with IBS or symptoms are overlooked, leading to late stage cancer that could have been treated earlier. We have the expertise and knowledge to help you and your loved ones.”
Bowel cancer symptoms you shouldn’t ignore
Early symptoms can be subtle. Consult a doctor if you notice:
- Blood in stool.
- Persistent changes in bowel habit.
- Unexplained weight loss.
- Abdominal pain.
- Fatigue.
In the later stages, internal bleeding may cause anemia, tiredness and breathlessness. Your abdomen may swell and sickness can develop.
Bowel cancer misdiagnosis FAQs
Prompt diagnosis is vital. Delays can mean more invasive treatment or reduced survival chances. If your bowel cancer diagnosis was delayed or missed, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Pain and suffering.
- Loss of Earnings.
- Ongoing care and rehabilitation costs.
There are several ways that bowel cancer can be misdiagnosed. Should you experience any of the following, then you may have grounds to bring forward bowel cancer misdiagnosis claim:
- Failure to carry out a proper examination.
- Failure to gather the medical history of the patient or their family.
- Failure to refer a patient to a specialist.
- Failure to read and interpret test results accurately.
- Failure to identify cancer as a potential cause of a patient’s symptoms.
- Failure to identify cancer or a suspicion of cancer on a scan or test.
- Failure to recall a patient for a repeat scan or test.
- Failure to provide the appropriate treatment for the bowel cancer.
Living with and recovering from cancer can be difficult for many reasons and receiving compensation may help you cover any losses you have suffered due to your bowel cancer misdiagnosis. This can include a loss of earnings due to an inability to work as well as paying for treatment or therapy to recover from the trauma and pain it has caused you.
Yes. You can make a medical negligence claim for bowel cancer misdiagnosis on behalf of someone else if they:
- Are under the age of 18.
- Are incapacitated and unable to do it themselves.
- Have passed away.
If you are unsure if you can make a claim on behalf of another person, then contact us and our legal team can advise you further on your situation specifically.
As with most medical negligence cases, there is a three-year time limit to make a bowel cancer misdiagnosis claim. There are exceptions for children and incapacitated adults. Whatever your situation, we recommend speaking to our specialists as soon as possible if you think you have suffered from bowel cancer negligence.
There is no quick and easy answer to this question as every bowel cancer negligence or misdiagnosis case is different. The amount you could receive will depend on factors such as:
- The severity of your illness.
- How it has affected your life and those around you.
- Financial impacts such as being unable to work or care for family members.
- If future treatment is required.
Our specialists will work to establish an appropriate amount of compensation for your situation.
We take many of these cases on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that you will have no legal fees to pay if your claim is unsuccessful. If your case is successful, deductions of up to 25% will be made from your compensation, which will be explained in full by our expert team and agreed with you before the claim is launched.
Yes, claims against the NHS can be made if you have received insufficient care. NHS Resolution is responsible for dealing with claims made against the NHS in England and it works with an annual budget to ensure compensation is paid out fairly to all who successfully claim it. This means that you won’t have to worry about taking money away from the services that the NHS provides when you make a claim.
Take the first step today
You shouldn’t have to carry the burden of a bowel cancer misdiagnosis alone. Contact our expert team now for free, confidential advice and start your journey towards justice.