Who can make a testicular cancer claim for compensation?
If you’ve experienced negligent care by a medical professional that’s led to a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, you could make a claim.
Some of the common reasons people make a testicular cancer claim is when a medical professional didn’t:
Link your symptoms to testicular 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.
You can also claim on behalf of a loved one who lost their life because of a misdiagnosis of testicular cancer. Claims on their behalf can account for:
Their pain and suffering
Any financial losses caused by their death
Funeral expenses.
Speak to one of our experts about your situation and we’ll advise you on whether you could make a claim for compensation.
How do I make a testicular cancer misdiagnosis claim?
Your first step towards making a testicular cancer misdiagnosis claim is to contact us . In a free initial consultation, we’ll listen to your situation and advise you on whether you could make a claim. If you are eligible for compensation, we’ll talk to you about the best way to move forward with your claim.
We’ll then contact the person or organisation responsible to see if they accept the blame for your delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis. If they do accept responsibility, we’ll work to get you interim payments. These are taken out of your final compensation amount and can help to fund ongoing medical care and expenses before your claim’s settled.
We’ll gather evidence from independent medical professionals to support your claim. They’ll evaluate the care you should have had and can advise on ways your health may suffer in the future.
We’ll always work to negotiate your testicular cancer claim out of court and resolve your claim as soon as possible, to help avoid unnecessary stress. However, if your opponent won’t accept responsibility or the amount of compensation that we feel you need, we’ll need to start court proceedings.
We may still be able to settle your claim out of court, even if trial dates have been set. If your claim goes to court, we’ll support you every step of the way and make sure you feel as comfortable as possible.
Why choose us to handle your testicular cancer claim?
As the country’s largest team of medical negligence solicitors, our expertise in this area of law is unparalleled. We’ve the knowledge and experience to get you the compensation you’re owed in a testicular cancer misdiagnosis claim.
We cut out the legal jargon and give you clear advice that’s tailored specifically to your needs.
Our lawyers are consistently ranked highly among independent legal guides, such as Chambers and Partners . A former client who worked with our medical negligence team testified: "Irwin Mitchell was exceptionally knowledgeable, professional and empathetic when dealing with my claim."
The Legal 500 , another leading independent legal guide, also has high praise for our medical negligence team. They say: “The practitioners have outstanding experience in complex clinical negligence cases. There are fee earners with particular expertise. This means that clients get a solicitor with real experience of dealing with similar cases which is often invaluable in identifying the standout experts etc.”
You’ll also get support from other teams across the firm. Our Support and Rehabilitation team are clinical specialists who can assess the help you’d benefit from the most. We’ve connections with charities, carers, and support groups around the country, meaning we can get you help that’s close by.
We work with several cancer charities that can offer support to our clients. One of them is Orchid , which supports men who are battling cancer.
Our specialist Wills solicitors are also on hand to advise you on any issues surrounding Wills. This can be a common issue if you’re claiming on behalf of a relative who’s passed away.
What are the time limits for making a testicular cancer misdiagnosis claim?
In most cases, you’ll have three years from the date the negligence occurred, or from the date you learned you’d received negligent treatment, to make a claim.
For children, this three-year period starts from the date of their 18th birthday.
If a loved one has died because of a testicular cancer misdiagnosis, we can help you to claim on their behalf. In these cases, you’ve three years from the date of their death or three years from the date you learned negligence had contributed to their death.
Can I make a no win no fee claim?
Yes, the majority of our medical negligence claims are made on a no win no fee basis .
A no win no fee claim means you won’t need to pay anything if your claim isn’t successful. You’ll only need to pay anything if we win your claim, and most of our fees will be covered by your opponent.
You’ll need to enter into an agreement linked to a suitable insurance policy to be able to make a no win no fee claim. We’ll discuss the details of no win no fee before we start working for you and advise you on the funding option that we think is most suitable for you.
