Medical misdiagnosis claims

How do I make a misdiagnosis claim

The first thing to do is to contact an expert law firm like Shoosmiths which specialises in this sort of work.

It is important that your chosen law firm has relationships with the appropriate medical and other experts. The input of respected and senior medical experts will be absolutely crucial to the success of your claim.

You might be confused, angry and unsure exactly who is to blame. If you feel you may have a case, call us for a free initial consultation. We can give you the benefit of our experience in such claims as well as an objective assessment of the likely success of your claim, explaining everything in clear, jargon-free language.

If I have a misdiagnosis claim

Not all misdiagnosis is due to negligence.

Determining whether you have a case for making a misdiagnosis claim depends on proving that you received substandard care.

More about misdiagnosis claims

You should be able to expect that any diagnosis you receive is both timely and correct, but that is not always the case. When errors happen, you may be entitled to make a claim.

Having a fracture diagnosed as a sprain can lead to severe physical problems. Being told you have cancer or some other life-threatening disease when in fact you don't.

There are certain conditions that are prone to misdiagnosis. Coeliac disease is frequently confused with irritable bowel syndrome. Parkinson’s disease is often misdiagnosed as a stroke. Fibromyalgia is mistaken for rheumatoid arthritis. Lupus is often mistakenly thought to be chronic fatigue syndrome.

Our specialist solicitors have the expertise to work out whether mistakes or errors in judgement were made. We’ll seek answers and explanations from those responsible.