What will happen when I make a cervical cancer claim?
After you’ve contacted us , we’ll set up a free initial consultation to discuss your case and whether you have a legal claim. We’ll discuss what funding options are available to you to pay for your claim, including no win no fee agreements *.
We’ll then get in touch with those responsible for your negligent treatment at an early stage. This is to see if they accept the blame for your illness.
If they accept responsibility, we’ll try to secure interim compensation payments. These can fund private medical care and ongoing expenses before your claim's settled. Any interim payments will be taken out of your final compensation award.
Our experts will investigate your case in detail, gathering evidence from independent medical professionals. These experts evaluate what care you should have received and can determine any future implications for your health. They’ll also advise us on the care you’ll need in the future.
We’ll always try to negotiate claims out of court, keeping the claim process as short as we can. If your opponent doesn’t accept responsibility or agree with the amount of compensation we feel you need, we’ll start court proceedings.
Even when trial dates have been set, claims are still often settled before reaching court. If your claim goes to court, we’ll be there to help you every step of the way. We’ll talk you through what’ll happen, so you feel as comfortable as possible.
How much compensation could I claim for a cervical cancer misdiagnosis?
Every cervical cancer claim is different, which means every compensation amount is different.
Once you speak with our experts , we’ll be able to better advise you on how much compensation you could claim.
Who can make a cervical cancer misdiagnosis claim?
All medical professionals have a duty of care to make sure your condition is diagnosed quickly and that you’re given the right treatment. If this doesn’t happen, your cancer could go undetected and spread to other parts of the body, making it harder to treat. In some cases, your fertility could be impacted or sadly, the cancer could become terminal.
You might be able to make a compensation claim if the GP or consultant taking care of you didn’t:
Link your symptoms to cervical cancer
Diagnose you with the right condition
Provide an adequate initial investigation
Refer you for the relevant CT and MRI scans
Carry out your biopsy correctly
Accurately interpret your test results.
Our medical negligence solicitors are here to help you claim compensation that can pay for:
Specialist private medical treatment
Rehabilitation Loss of earnings
Expenses (e.g., travel costs).
Everyone has the right to a high standard of care, but avoidable medical errors do happen. By contacting us today , we can act quickly to secure you specialist care and support, which can make a huge difference.
Can I claim for a loved one who’s died?
If you’ve lost a loved one because of a delay in the diagnosis of cervical cancer , our lawyers can help you to claim compensation to:
Cover for their pain and suffering
Compensate for financial losses caused by their death
Cover funeral expenses.
We can also represent you at an inquest and get you the answers and apology you deserve from those responsible.
Our lawyers could help you access a statutory bereavement award. This is separate to a claim for compensation and recognises your grief in the event of a wrongful death. This is available if you’re the spouse, civil partner, or parent (if they’re under 18) of the person who died.
What are the time limits for making a cervical cancer misdiagnosis claim?
In most medical negligence cases, you have three years to make a compensation claim, starting from the date the negligence happened (or the date you first became aware that you’d suffered because of negligence). If a loved one has died due to cervical cancer negligence, the three year time limit begins on the day they died.
It’s important to contact us as soon as possible so that we can begin to investigate your claim. If you have questions or concerns about the time limits, please call us for free initial advice on 0800 121 6567 .
Why might a cervical cancer diagnosis be delayed or missed?
There are times that a cervical cancer diagnosis can be delayed or missed. This might be because:
Your GP doesn’t examine you or refer you to a specialist for a test after you’ve told them of your symptoms
A test result showed a possible problem and isn’t followed up
Incorrect storage of samples which could lead to inaccurate results
A test result is incorrectly reported
Your symptoms are misdiagnosed as another illness.
If you or a loved one has had a cervical cancer diagnosis delayed for any reason, contact us to see if you’re able to claim compensation.
