Tumour negligence is when you suffer less than acceptable treatment when you have a tumour or a suspected tumour in your body. You may suffer the effects of the medical negligence today and in the future.

You could suffer tumour negligence if the hospital consultant misses the signs of a tumour on an MRI scan. It could be tumour negligence if the doctor follows the wrong course of treatment or makes a misdiagnosis of your having a tumour.

Medical negligence is when a medical professional provides care below what any other medical professional would provide in similar circumstances. You may have a medical negligence claim for a doctor missing the signs of a tumour, of misdiagnosing a tumour or of errors during your tumour treatment.

You could make a medical negligence compensation claim for:

  • Tumour negligence during diagnosis
  • Tumour negligence during treatment
  • Tumour negligence in your medical care

A No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor can look at your case and see if you have a valid tumour negligence compensation claim.

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What is a tumour negligence compensation claim?

A tumour negligence compensation claim is when you seek damages for the effects of cancer negligence during your treatment for a tumour. You can claim compensation for the impact of the tumour negligence today and in the future.

A medical professional owes you a duty of care when you are a patient. If the medical professional breaches that duty of care to you, causing you harm, you may have a medical negligence compensation claim.

A tumour negligence claim can be for the lack of duty of care to you by a GP, A&E doctor, hospital doctor or a consultant. If you suffer a lack of duty of care while in hospital, you may have a hospital negligence claim.

There are over 300,000 new cases of cancer annually in the UK. A tumour is an abnormal growth in the body and can be benign or malignant. A malignant tumour can develop anywhere, and there are more than 12,000 new cases of brain tumour diagnosed in the UK annually, including more than 500 cases of children with a brain tumour.

A tumour can drastically reduce your life expectancy. A brain tumour can reduce life expectancy by up to 27 years. Early detection and treatment are vital for an extended life after being diagnosed with any tumour, and cancer negligence can seriously affect your chances of making a recovery.

Your No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor can handle your tumour negligence compensation claim and help get your life back to normal.

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Common tumour negligence compensation claims

Common tumour negligence compensation claims range from errors in the tumour diagnosis to misdiagnosis of your tumour to medical negligence in your hospital care. The medical professional owes you a duty of care, and if they breach it, you may have a tumour negligence compensation claim.

The tumour negligence compensation claim seeks damages for the effects of the medical negligence today and in the future.

Common tumour negligence claims:

Common tumour negligence claims

Missed diagnosis of a tumour negligence claims

A missed diagnosis of a tumour can happen when the medical professional misses the signs of a tumour when treating you. The missed diagnosis can cause delays in your cancer treatment or leave the tumour to grow and become difficult to treat.

A missed diagnosis of a tumour can be:

  • A doctor does not refer you for further testing
  • The doctor misses the tumour on the CT or MRI scan
  • The radiologist makes an error with your cancer scan

A missed diagnosis of a tumour can waste vital time in treating your cancer, and it may be medical negligence.

Misdiagnosis of a tumour negligence claims

A misdiagnosis of a tumour negligence claim happens when the oncologist or hospital consultant makes an error with the cancer diagnosis. The doctor does not diagnose the tumour as being cancer and tells the patient it is another condition.

The misdiagnosis of a tumour can be:

  • The oncologist says the tumour is benign when it is malignant
  • The doctor sees the tumour on the scan as scar tissue
  • The hospital consultant does not order surgery to investigate the tumour

You may have a cancer negligence claim if there is a misdiagnosis of a tumour after a CT scan or MRI scan.

Errors in radiology tumour negligence claims

Errors in radiology tumour negligence is when the radiologist makes an error during imaging. You could also suffer radiology negligence if there is a technical issue with the X-ray, CT, MRI, or other imaging equipment.

Errors in radiology causing tumour negligence can be:

  • When the radiologist scans the wrong area of the body
  • The radiology equipment is not maintained properly
  • Delays in radiology due to staff shortages or hospital administration errors

Any errors in radiology could delay diagnosis, cause a misdiagnosis of a tumour or a missed diagnosis of the tumour.

It could be a hospital negligence compensation claim if there are errors in radiology when you have a tumour.

Treatment errors tumour negligence claims

Treatment errors in tumour negligence claims are for the lack of duty of care by doctors, hospital staff and the oncology team when you have a tumour. The cancer negligence could cause your tumour to get worse, take longer to treat or put it beyond treatment.

Treatment errors in tumour negligence:

  • Failing to order the correct treatment for a tumour
  • Dosage errors in your cancer medication
  • Failing to operate on the tumour within time

Cancer treatment errors can be fatal. If you or a loved one suffers cancer treatment errors, you could have a medical negligence compensation claim.

Failure to inform tumour negligence claims

Failure to inform tumour negligence is when the doctor or oncology team treating you or a loved one does not tell you exactly what is happening and what are your options. 

Only when you are fully informed of the cancer condition and treatment can you make a decision in your best interests.

A failure to inform tumour negligence may be:

  • Failing to inform the patient of the full effects of the tumour
  • Failing to inform the patient of all treatment options
  • Failing to inform the patient that they have a tumour

If the patient is not fully informed of their tumour and of all treatment options, they cannot make a decision that is in their best interests. 

If you are not fully informed of a tumour and possible treatment, you may have a tumour negligence claim for compensation.

A No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor will have the experience of dealing with cancer negligence and can guide you through a tumour negligence compensation claim.

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The first step is to get in touch and tell us what went wrong. It’s free and easy. Call our 24-hour helpline: 0800 246 1122 or request a callback here.

Medical Evaluation

Once you have spoken with our team we’ll let you know how we can help. Typically the next step is to obtain your medical records for us to review.

Legal Letter

Once all your medical records have been received they will be reviewed by a medically & legally qualified member of our team. If there is evidence of negligence we will send a letter of claim to the negligent party outlining your compensation claim.

Compensation for tumour negligence

Compensation for tumour negligence can range from the low £10,000s to over £10 million in some cases. You could suffer medical negligence during the diagnosis of your tumour, the scanning of the body, the reading of your scans and with the treatment for the cancer, and you may have a compensation claim.

Tumour negligence can have many effects on you, and you can claim for those effects today and in the future. You could have an extended period of suffering, need to undergo further treatment, or a loved one may experience delays that lead to fatal cancer negligence.

Claims sometimes see high awards if the patient suffers pain and discomfort and needs to spend time in hospital, such as when the tumour goes undiagnosed. In some cases of tumour negligence, the patient may need to give up work and make significant changes to their life.

Compensation for tumour negligence claims can see awards of:

  • Misdiagnosis of a brain tumour – £39,600
  • Failure to inform a patient of the tumour – £42,890
  • Incorrect imaging type leads to misdiagnosis of cancer -£45,800
  • Treatment errors in malignant tumour on the liver – £86,900
  • Missed diagnosis of tumour leads to death of patient – £127,850

All amounts are approximate and are only a guide to what is possible in a tumour negligence claim. Figures can be high in some claims as you or a loved one could need long-term care; you may face medical bills for life due to the effects of the medical negligence, and your recovery could be compromised.

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You may be able to claim for these care expenses and the medical costs in the future with a medical negligence compensation case.

As in all medical negligence claims, each case is dealt with on merit and how much the patient suffers due to the negligence with the tumour diagnosis, cancer treatment, and medical care when you are in hospital.

A No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor will be the one to advise you on a tumour negligence compensation claim.

A Medical Negligence Team solicitor will know from experience what your case may be worth and how to make your tumour negligence case a successful compensation claim.

Who is eligible for compensation in a medical negligence claim?

The patient who suffers pain, disability, or anxiety and sees their condition getting worse due to medical negligence may be eligible to claim compensation. 

The medical negligence of an error in the diagnosis and treatment of a tumour can cause pain and anxiety and cause you to face further medical treatment, such as surgery and extended stays in the hospital, and you may be able to claim compensation.

Tumour negligence could have devastating effects on the patient, leading to ill health for many years and long periods of pain and suffering. You can claim compensation for the effects of the medical negligence on your life today and in the future.

You or a loved one could be eligible for medical negligence compensation in a claim of:

  • Cancer negligence leading to a misdiagnosis of a tumour on the spine
  • MRI negligence leading to a missed brain tumour
  • Medical negligence when the early signs of cancer are missed
  • Hospital negligence when the A&E doctor misreads the scan
  • Delays in treatment due to the missed diagnosis of a tumour

You, the patient, are the one to suffer due to tumour negligence. Living with the effects of medical negligence can be very distressing and lead to many other medical problems.

Medical negligence may lead to psychological trauma, unnecessary pain, and disability. The patient, though, may be unable to claim because of the medical negligence, and their dependants may be able to make the compensation claim.

The loved ones in a medical negligence case are known as ‘dependents’ and can be:

  • A spouse or former spouse of the injured person
  • Someone who lived with the patient for two years as a husband, wife, or civil partner.
  • Blood children adopted children or those who became children through marriage or civil partnership
  • Parents and those acting as parents, such as a guardian or step-parents
  • Grandparents or great-grandparents
  • Brothers, sisters, cousins, and other direct relatives

Your No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor can make your claim for tumour negligence compensation.

What can you claim for in tumour negligence compensation?

You can claim for any damages that occurred when you sue for tumour negligence compensation.

There are two types of compensation damages due when suing for any type of medical negligence, such as cancer negligence: 

General Damages in a tumour negligence claim are when you sue for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity, PSLA, you have experienced due to the misdiagnosis of the tumour, the errors in your scanning for a tumour or the delays in making an early diagnosis due to medical negligence.

  • Pain is that above what is normally expected for your condition, made worse by the negligence
  • Suffering is the inconvenience and changes to your life that cause you unnecessary discomfort when you experience errors in treatment for a tumour
  • Loss of Amenity is any difficulty you have in doing everyday tasks, such as walking, sitting, playing sports, and sleeping.

Special Damages in tumour negligence claims can include any loss of earnings, future care costs, and out-of-pocket expenses. 

  • Loss of earnings includes compensation for time off work and any reduction of your income in the future 
  • Future care costs are for any care you will need because of the tumour diagnosis and treatment errors and any worsening of your condition
  • Out-of-pocket expenses cover medical appointments, travel, accommodation, and meals

Be sure to keep payslips, receipts, and proof of any losses you experience because of the cancer negligence. 

You deserve compensation to cover all losses, including loss of life for dependents, medical costs, and long-term care needs. 

You can claim medical negligence compensation when you or a loved one experiences unnecessary suffering due to tumour negligence, such as mental health issues, prolonged pain, and the trauma of dealing with the medical negligence.

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How to make a claim for medical negligence

The steps involved in making a claim for medical negligence go from seeking medical advice to issuing court proceedings when you suffer from tumour cancer negligence.

The steps are a part of any successful compensation case, and settlement can happen at any stage in the process.

Your medical negligence solicitor will do the rest when you follow the steps correctly and gather all the facts and figures.

Seek medical advice on the effects of the medical negligence and any unnecessary suffering you experience. 

You should seek legal advice as soon as you realise you may be a victim of any treatment and diagnosis errors with your tumour leading to unnecessary suffering, health concerns and avoidable surgery.

Contact a specialist medical negligence solicitor who operates on a No Win No Fee basis and tell them what went wrong. The right solicitor will look at the case, see where the problem lies, and advise if you have a claim for medical negligence.

The Medical Negligence Team also have a 100% Compensation Guarantee scheme, where you get all the money awarded in a negligence claim. 

You or a loved one suffered medical negligence in your cancer treatment, and you should get all the money due for the medical negligence.

Your medical negligence solicitor obtains the medical records with your permission. By reading the records, they will confirm if they think you have a valid claim for medical negligence due to errors in the diagnosis and treatment of a malignant tumour.

The medical negligence team will know from your medical records if the case will result in compensation being paid.

The medical negligence solicitor sending a letter of claim to the negligent party is the next step. The letter will ask them to admit the medical negligence in what is known as ‘sending a letter of claim.’

When the negligent party receives the letter of claim, they have up to four months to provide a written response.

Getting a response from the negligent party’s insurer will move the compensation claim closer to a conclusion.

The insurer will either admit to the claim of medical negligence or say they intend to defend the case. Deciding to defend the claim is known as ‘deny liability’ in legal terms.

If they admit liability, your medical negligence claim can be valued, and the two parties will meet to decide on the compensation payment. 

Your solicitor will negotiate with the negligent party and use their experience to get the compensation you deserve for any suffering due to the tumour negligence.

Issuing court proceedings is the next step if they deny liability in your claim for medical negligence.

Going to court happens, too, when they are not prepared to pay a fair amount for the damages you or your loved ones suffered due to the tumour negligence. Your medical negligence solicitor issues the court proceedings. 

Remember that less than 1% of medical negligence cases end up in court, and very few of those cases ever make it to the courtroom.

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Who can be responsible for tumour negligence?

A medical professional can be responsible for your tumour negligence. When you bring a claim for medical negligence, such as for your claim for cancer negligence, you claim against the NHS Trust or private clinic that employed the medical professional responsible.

A medical professional responsible for tumour negligence could be:

  • The doctor who does not order the correct tests for a tumour
  • The hospital doctor who makes a misdiagnosis of a tumour
  • A radiologist who scans the incorrect area of the body
  • The oncologist who makes an error reading your MRI results
  • The hospital responsible for cancer protocols and NICE guidelines
  • The hospital responsible for hiring suitable medical professionals
  • The hospital responsible for providing cancer services
Who is responsible for medical negligence

Every medical professional owes you a duty of care when dealing with your health problems. You may suffer medical negligence if they are negligent with that duty of care and do not provide you with a professional service when under their care.

Medical negligence is treatment below an acceptable standard by a medical professional. Instead of putting the care needed into your cancer diagnosis, there were avoidable errors, which is clear medical negligence.

By behaving less-than-professionally, the GP, hospital consultant and oncologist risked your health, or that of a loved one, and the financial and emotional effects could be with you for life.

You can claim compensation for the tumour negligence and get help getting your life and your health back on track.

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How long do I have to make a claim for cancer negligence?

You have three years to make a claim for cancer negligence and all medical negligence claims are subject to limitation periods.

For example, in England and Wales, medical negligence cases for cancer negligence must generally be brought and court proceedings issued within three years of the injury or three years of knowledge of the facts giving rise to the claim. 

If someone has passed away due to a breach of duty of care by a medical professional leading to fatal medical negligence, it is the date of death if the limitation period has not expired by that time. 

Children not under a disability typically have until they reach 21 to start a medical negligence claim or court proceedings.

Persons with a disability, who lack capacity, are not subject to any limitation period.

Will I have to go to court with a cancer negligence claim?

No, you are very unlikely to have to go to court with a cancer negligence claim.

The majority of cases are settled well before there is a need for court action, and NHS Resolution will see most cases are dealt with, in conjunction with your solicitor, before a referral to court by either side.

Medical negligence can cause you and your family a lot of distress. If you discover the errors could be due to poor care by an oncologist or hospital consultant, you will want answers and compensation for the effects of negligence with your medical care.

Your solicitor will want to keep the medical negligence claim out of court and get it settled in your favour as quickly as possible.

If your claim is one of the very few cases that do go to court, it will be handled by your No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor.

Using a No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor

Using a No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor is the only way to a successful compensation claim for cancer negligence. Your No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor will not charge you for a claim you do not win.

The medical negligence solicitor will have experience dealing with the NHS and insurance companies when handling the compensation claim. They will know the causes of the cancer negligence, discover who caused the medical negligence in your treatment, and the effects of the negligence by a medical professional.

Your No Win No Fee solicitor will handle your compensation claim when you suffer negligence with your cancer treatment and how to make it a successful compensation claim.

Always have a fee agreement in place before engaging a medical negligence solicitor. If they start talking of a ‘win fee’ or a ‘success fee,’ you should walk away. The negligent party insurers should pay all fees.

The medical negligence solicitor should also operate a 100% Compensation Guarantee scheme. When you win the case, all the money awarded should go to you, not the solicitor.

You are the one who experienced the medical negligence, and you deserve the compensation to get your life back to normal.

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Contact The Medical Negligence Team

Contact the Medical Negligence Team today to discuss your tumour negligence claim. You suffered from the effects of the misdiagnosis, the errors in diagnosis of a tumour and delays in treatment, and you may be able to claim compensation for any medical negligence.

At the Medical Negligence Team, we fight every compensation claim on a No Win No Fee basis, and you will not be out of pocket for an unsuccessful claim. We have both the legal and medical experts to guide you along the steps to a successful claim for cancer negligence compensation.

We have a very high success rate and a reputation for a speedy and successful resolution to medical negligence claims.

Our 100% Compensation Guarantee puts all the money you win into your pocket. You may have a compensation claim if you experience medical negligence, such as errors in your diagnosis and treatment for cancer.

Contact us at the Medical Negligence Team, and let us handle your claim for tumour negligence compensation today.

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