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When visiting a GP, consultant, or specialist, we trust their medical expertise to correctly diagnose our condition. A misdiagnosis, whether it is a delayed diagnosis, an incorrect diagnosis, or a complete failure to diagnose, can have life-changing consequences. From unnecessary treatment to worsening health complications, at Taylor Rose we understand the effect can be devastating.
If you or a loved one has suffered because of a medical misdiagnosis, you may be entitled to make a medical negligence claim.
Failure to diagnose a serious condition such as cancer, stroke, meningitis, or sepsis.
Incorrect diagnosis leading to harmful or unnecessary treatment.
Delayed diagnosis resulting in the condition becoming more severe or untreatable.
Misinterpreted test results such as X-rays, blood tests, or scans.
Failure to refer to a specialist when symptoms indicated further investigation was necessary.
A diagnostic error can potentially involve almost any medical condition. Claims we deal with include serious conditions such as:
cancer;
stroke;
sepsis and serious infection;
meningitis;
heart disease and heart attacks;
testicular torsion;
fractures and orthopaedic injuries;
neurological and spinal conditions;
eye conditions;
gynaecological conditions; and
other illnesses where prompt investigation or treatment could materially affect the outcome.
At Taylor Rose, our dedicated Medical Negligence team has extensive experience handling a wide range of complex medical claims, most of which we handle on a no win, no fee basis.
Many of our team are accredited by AvMA (Action Against Medical Accidents), the charity for patient safety and justice or the Law Society’s specialist medical negligence panel.
Our experience means we have :-
A wide network – we work with leading medical experts, professional experts and barristers to establish a successful medical negligence claim.
Meticulous evidence gathering – We identify the crucial documentation, witness evidence, and expert evidence needed to prove negligence, causation and losses.
Strong negotiation skills – We have a lot of experience negotiating with the NHS and defendant to ensure our clients are fairly compensated.
Proven litigation strength – If settlement cannot be reached, our team has the experience and track record to go all the way to trial if needed.
Our specialist Medical Negligence team acts for clients throughout England and Wales. Most of our medical negligence lawyers are based in London and the South East, including Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
Taylor Rose has a substantial national office network of 18 offices, giving clients access to convenient locations for meetings where needed while allowing their claim to be handled by an appropriately experienced specialist.
To bring a successful claim, you must establish that:
1. Duty of care – The medical professional owed you a duty to provide a reasonable standard of care.
2. Breach of duty – The care you received fell below that expected of a competent medical professional.
3. Causation – That breach directly caused or contributed to your injury, illness, or worsening condition.
4. Losses - Losses can include but are not limited to pain and suffering, past and future care, rehabilitation/treatment, loss of earnings, aids & equipment and travel..
You usually have three years from the date of misdiagnosis, or from when you first became aware of it, to make a claim. Exceptions apply for children or those lacking mental capacity. Acting early gives your solicitor the best chance of securing a strong outcome.
Some examples of matters we have advised on involving misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis include :
Testicular torsion - the healthcare providers admitted failures in triage and referral but disputed whether earlier treatment would have saved the client's testicle. Our lawyers obtained specialist evidence and negotiated a £30,000 settlement despite that causation dispute.
Infertility related claim - the defendant admitted breach of duty but disputed whether the negligence caused the client's infertility. We obtained expert urology evidence addressing the missed opportunity for sperm preservation and achieved a £50,000 settlement reflecting the fertility consequences.
Brain Injury - our client suffered a life-changing brain injury following failures by two hospitals to correctly diagnose and treat a cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, demonstrating how diagnostic and treatment failures can occur at several stages of care.
If you believe you have suffered due to a medical misdiagnosis, our specialist solicitors are ready to help. We’ll provide clear, practical advice on whether you have a claim and guide you through every stage of the process.
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