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Our expert medical negligence lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

Although many cancers are now treatable, recovery relies heavily on when the cancer is diagnosed and how soon treatment begins. Early detection can be the key to whether or not a patient will survive. If there are delays in diagnosing cancer, patients may be deprived of the chance of a cure.

At Irwin Mitchell we are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to cancer medical negligence claims, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference. 

Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.

Above all, we put you first.

Handling Cancer Cases With Expertise And Sensitivity

At Irwin Mitchell, we’re very experienced in representing clients who have endured long periods of great suffering and misdiagnoses, only to be told they have cancer when it’s too late.

We know just how devastating it is for the patient and those close to them. The world can seem to stop still as your feelings alternate between anger, fear and deep sadness.

If you’ve just been diagnosed with cancer of any type and you’re worried about the future for you and your family, or if you feel very strongly that you’ve been prematurely bereaved of a loved one because of a delay in their diagnosis, we could help you with a cancer claim.

Your solicitor will talk your case through with you and then you can decide if you wish us to investigate the matter for you and pursue a claim for medical negligence compensation.

Proven Expertise In Cases Involving Cancer And Medical Negligence

Irwin Mitchell is one of the largest and most experienced law firms in the country and our team includes many of the country’s finest specialist lawyers. They work in highly focused teams, offering the best legal expertise when recovering compensation in cases involving cancer medical negligence claims.

Various schemes exist to deal with complaints about GPs and hospitals. In some cases, they award small amounts of compensation or make an official apology. We can provide information on these schemes where needed.

Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Cancer And Medical Negligence

Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to assisting you to recover appropriate compensation.

We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous medical and clinical negligence fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.

We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of compensation recovery for various forms of medical and clinical negligence, and to ensure that fairer compensation is awarded.


The above information relates to the law and procedures in England and Wales.

* Subject to entering a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement with us and complying with its terms.

** Does not apply to group actions, criminal injuries or accidents and illnesses outside England and Wales and is subject to compliance with the terms of your funding arrangements. 

All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.



Trust Admits Liability For Delay In Diagnosing Breast Cancer

On 15 March 2004, Elaine Chapman found a lump in her right breast.  She immediately arranged to see her General Practitioner, who referred her to Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Elaine was in fact employed as a haematology nurse at Addenbrookes. A biopsy was taken and the biopsy report stated that the findings were of benign breast tissue and not of concern.

By May/June 2006, she was beginning to experience increasing back pain, which became progressively worse to the point that she was unable to walk.  An x-ray of the spine was performed and showed the collapse of a vertebra.  An immediate referral back to the Breast Clinic at Addenbrooke’s was arranged.  Ms Chapman attended the Breast Clinic and was diagnosed with breast cancer that had spread into the bone of her vertebrae and pelvis.

The Trust admitted negligence for the misreporting of the biopsy in 2004. At that time Elaine was aged 29. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31 and given a life expectancy of 5 years. Had she been diagnosed in 2004, the cancer would have been treatable with no effect on her life expectancy.

The case settled for £525,000.  The figure achieved included compensation her for her pain and suffering, loss of earnings and funds to provide for the cost of her future care requirements.

We have lawyers with the expertise and experience needed to help you with your claim. Choose from the list below to learn more about our experts in this area.

Name Location Job Title Telephone
David Body Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Sara Burns Birmingham Partner 0870 1500 100
Jennifer Cawthorne Manchester Partner 0870 1500 100
Ian Christian London Partner 0870 1500 100
Alison Eddy London Partner 020 7421 3887
Auriana Griffiths London Partner 0870 1500 100
Lisa Jordan Birmingham Partner 0870 1500 100
Angela Kirtley Newcastle Partner 0191 279 0127
Julie Lewis Bristol Partner 0870 1500 100
Mandy Luckman Birmingham Partner 0870 1500 100
Rachelle Mahapatra Leeds Partner 0870 1500 100
Tom Mather Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Suzanne Munroe Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Jonathan Peacock Bristol Partner 0870 1500 100
Elaine Russell Glasgow Partner 0870 1500 100
Lindsay Wise Manchester Partner 0161 838 3047
Jane Wright Leeds, Sheffield Partner 0870 1500 100
Tim Annett Sheffield Associate 0870 1500 100
Victoria Blankstone Birmingham Associate 0870 1500 100
Sarah Coles Leeds Associate 0113 394 6894
Tim Deeming Birmingham Associate 0870 1500 100
Hayley Hill Birmingham Associate 0870 1500 100
Del Jones Sheffield Associate 0870 1500 100
Sarah Rowland Sheffield Associate 0870 1500 100
Caroline Stokes Birmingham Associate 0870 1500 100
Andrew Bowman Bristol Solicitor 0117 926 1532
Tracey Brown Glasgow Solicitor 0870 1500 100
Natalie Jones Bristol Solicitor 0117 926 1511
Luke Trevorrow Bristol Solicitor 0117 926 1534
Ruth Moore Sheffield Other Legal Expert 0870 1500 100

Guidance With Strength And Sensitivity

We understand that contacting a lawyer might seem like a big step - especially if you have not done so before and we have therefore made it easy for you to contact us for free initial advice about your claim.

At Irwin Mitchell we understand the real impact of personal injury. Our team of specialists have the skills and experience to give you clear advice about the chances of pursuing a successful claim and to guide you through the claims process. You can then decide if you want us to pursue your claim on your behalf.

We are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

At Irwin Mitchell we will fight fearlessly to give you the greatest chance of winning your case, with the best possible outcome, and we will support you every step of the way.

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