Can I make a claim for kidney cancer misdiagnosis?
Everyone has the right to a reasonable standard of care. If you had kidney cancer but were misdiagnosed, or there was a delay in your diagnosis through negligence, you could have a claim.
You could make a kidney cancer misdiagnosis claim if the medical professional in charge of your care didn’t:
Link your symptoms to kidney cancer
Diagnose you with the correct condition
Interpret your test results accurately
Provide an adequate initial investigation
Refer you for the relevant tests or scans
Carry out your biopsy correctly.
A doctor should refer anyone who’s showing symptoms of kidney cancer for further tests. This appointment should be within two weeks. If this didn’t happen for you, you could make a claim for delayed diagnosis.
If you’ve been unable to work due to needing extensive treatment from a delayed diagnosis, compensation can make up for your loss of earnings. The sum will also account for any expenses you’ve had, such as paying for transport to hospital.
If your diagnosis is terminal, compensation can help you to pay for the care and support you need.
You can also claim on behalf of a family member who died because of a kidney cancer misdiagnosis. You can make a claim on their behalf to compensate:
Their pain and suffering
Any financial loss caused by their death
Funeral expenses.
We can represent you at an inquest and work to get you the answers and apology you’re owed for your loved one’s death. We understand that no apology or any amount of compensation can make up for the loss of a loved one. However, getting some answers and a public acknowledgement of negligence can play a part in helping you to move forward.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell to handle your kidney cancer misdiagnosis claim?
We’ve the largest team of medical negligence solicitors in the country . This means we’ve resources, knowledge, and experience unparalleled by other law firms. We’ve been successfully representing people in kidney cancer misdiagnosis claims for decades.
We cut the legal jargon and make sure the advice we give you is clear and tailored to your unique situation. We’ll act on your instructions and keep you informed throughout the whole process.
We’ll do all we can to keep your claim out of court. This makes the process faster and keeps the stress to a minimum for you. If the healthcare provider responsible doesn’t admit liability or disagrees with how much compensation we feel you need, we’ll start court proceedings.
Even if we start court proceedings, your claim could still be settled before it goes to court. Whatever happens, we’ll make sure you’re as comfortable as possible.
Our Support and Rehabilitation team are here to get you help that’s there for you during and after your claim. As trained clinical specialists, they’ll use our connections with charities, carers, and support groups around the country to get you the support you need. We can also make sure this help is local to you, ensuring it’s there whenever you need it.
We work with various cancer charities, including Shine Cancer Support and Maggie’s . These charities can support you and your family both during and after your claim’s been settled.
Once your claim is settled, our Asset Management team can help you make sure your compensation lasts as long as you need it to.
Our specialist team of Wills solicitors are also on hand if you need help with any issues around a Will. This can be a common issue if you’re claiming on behalf of a family member who’s sadly passed away.
The Legal 500 , one of the UK’s leading independent legal guides, consistently praises our medical negligence team. One of their testimonials says: “Irwin Mitchell have a deserved national reputation. The solicitors I work with are dedicated and extremely able, with a well-resourced team behind them.”
An equally renowned guide, Chambers and Partners , also has high praise for our services, stating: “The team has an absolutely incredible level of expertise, skill and knowledge. It is very a professional team, easy to approach, providing support when needed and responding promptly.”
We also have offices across the UK , meaning you can access legal help that's close by. If it's easier for you, we can visit you at home or in hospital. There's also the option to communicate by email, phone, or video call.
What’s the time limit for making a kidney cancer misdiagnosis claim?
You normally have three years from the date the negligence took place or the date you learned you were treated with negligence.
For children, this three-year period starts on their 18th birthday.
If you lost a loved one from a kidney cancer misdiagnosis, you’ve three years from the date of their death. If you discovered medical negligence contributed to their death at a later date, you’ve three years from the date you found out.
Whatever your situation, it’s always best to make a claim as soon as possible. The details will be clearer in your memory and the memories of witnesses or people involved. It also makes it easier for us to collect evidence and investigate the situation.
Can I make a no win no fee kidney misdiagnosis claim?
Yes, most of our medical negligence claims are made on a no win no fee basis.
However, you’ll need to enter into an agreement that’s linked to a suitable insurance policy to make a no win no fee claim. We’ll discuss the various funding options available to you before we start working for you.
If you make a no win no fee claim, you’ll only need to pay anything if your claim is successful. Most of our fees will be paid for by your opponent.
Read more about making a no win no fee claim .
How much compensation will I get from a kidney cancer misdiagnosis claim?
Each claim is unique. As a result, the amount of compensation awarded in each claim is unique too. For this reason, we can’t say how much you’ll get from a kidney cancer misdiagnosis claim without knowing more about the circumstances.
The best way to find this out is to contact us . After we’ve learned about your circumstances, we’ll be able to advise you on how much compensation you could be entitled to.
