Mis-Diagnosis

We have seen clients who have suffered negligent treatment resulting in the delay in diagnosis or mis-diagnosis. The effects can be catastrophic and life threatening.

We have acted on behalf of clients who have had to undergo amputation of limbs as a result of a delay in diagnosis. In more severe cases mis-diagnosis or late diagnosis can result in the death of a loved one.

We are often contacted by clients who have suffered symptoms for a long period of time and despite seeking advice from their GP and/or Consultant a delay in making a diagnosis has occurred. This is often in relation to cancer and in many sad cases treatment is too late.

Many clients come to us following diagnosis of a spinal injury. This is often in relation to a spinal abcess or cauda equina syndrome. These conditions require urgent treatment following onset of symptoms but in some cases this does not happen. Clients find themselves paralysed or severely restricted in their mobility as a result of a delay in diagnosing a spinal condition.

When clients contact us they often feel let down by the medical profession and in some cases extremely angry. We understand the importance of ensuring clients are provided with the appropriate advice in all the circumstances and, importantly, that they feel they can trust us.

We will usually advise clients to pursue the appropriate complaints procedure. Some clients have attempted this before coming to us and have found their complaint has gone unanswered or their complaint has not be answered sufficiently. We appreciate this can only lead to further frustration.

Cases that involve mis-diagnosis are very fact specific and the needs of clients differ depending on the nature of the injury sustained. We endeavour to provide clients will full advice and a timetable as to when matters will be progressed.