Cervical cancer negligence is medical negligence in the diagnosis or treatment of this type of cancer. You could suffer cervical cancer negligence before, during and after you develop cancer, and you may have a cancer negligence compensation claim.
Medical negligence is when you receive medical care below a standard any other medical professional would provide in similar circumstances. Every medical professional owes you a duty of care. If a breach of that duty of care causes you an injury, you may have a medical negligence claim for compensation.
You may suffer cervical cancer negligence when being tested for the disease. The medical negligence could also happen during the cancer treatment, and in some cases, the negligence occurs during the aftercare for cancer.
One of our medical negligence No Win No Fee solicitors can look at your case and see if you have a valid cervical cancer negligence claim.
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What is a cervical cancer negligence claim?
A cervical cancer negligence claim is when you seek compensation for the effects of medical negligence at any stage of your cancer journey. You can claim compensation for the impact of the cancer negligence on your life today and in the future.
An error when taking a cervical cancer test can cause a misdiagnosis of cervical cancer. Your oncologist can miss the signs of the cervical cancer on your test results in a case of missed diagnosis of cervical cancer. The oncology nurse can give you the wrong medication, and you may have a claim for cervical cancer treatment negligence.
There are about 3,000 new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed in the UK every year. Early diagnosis and the beginning of treatment are vital for a chance of survival beyond five years. Between 80% and 90% of women diagnosed with cervical cancer at Stage One survive more than five years after treatment. Only 20% of women diagnosed at Stage Four survive beyond five-years.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment are critical factors in surviving cervical cancer. Medical negligence in diagnosis and treatment can have a severe effect on how you come through your battle with cervical cancer.
If you experience medical negligence when you have cervical cancer, you could have a cervical cancer negligence compensation claim.
Common claims for cervical cancer negligence
The common claims for cervical cancer negligence range from negligence during testing to errors in making a cancer diagnosis and cancer treatment medical negligence.
You make the cancer negligence claim for the effects of the cervical cancer on your life and that of your family today and in the future.
Some of the common cancer negligence claims for compensation:
Cervical cancer vaccine and screening negligence claim
Cervical cancer vaccine and screening negligence may affect younger women who experience the medical negligence in their cancer care.
The HPV vaccine can help prevent cervical cancer, and if you are not offered the vaccine or the medical professional fails to give you the correct dose of the vaccine, it could be medical negligence.
Cervical screening is another vital tool in early diagnosis and treatment of cancer. If there are errors with the cervical screening or the doctor fails to schedule a cervical cancer screening appointment, it could be medical negligence.
Medical negligence in giving the cervical cancer vaccine or in cancer screening can cost valuable time in early-stage detection.
Cervical cancer testing negligence claim
Cervical cancer testing negligence can impact how your cancer is detected, the diagnosis by the oncologist and the prompt beginning of your cervical cancer treatment.
Cervical cancer testing negligence can happen:
You may have a medical negligence claim if there are errors with the cervical smear testing.
Cervical cancer diagnosis negligence claim
Cervical cancer diagnosis negligence has an effect on how the cancer is treated and on the recovery chances of the woman diagnosed with cervical cancer.
Prompt diagnosis of cervical cancer is shown to have a major contribution to survival rates.
Medical negligence in cervical cancer diagnosis may be:
If the oncologist is negligent when making a cervical cancer diagnosis, you could have a cancer negligence claim.
Cervical cancer treatment negligence claim
Medical negligence in cervical cancer treatment will impact how the woman fights and makes a recovery from her type of cancer. You need every help you can get when you have cervical cancer – any medical negligence in treatment can be fatal.
Treatment negligence in cervical cancer:
The medical negligence during cervical cancer treatment can delay the beginning of treatment and allow the cancer to spread before treatment can begin.
Cervical cancer surgery negligence claim
Surgery for cervical cancer can be very invasive and is often an option chosen only when other types of cancer treatment have been tried and failed.
The surgeon must ensure that cervical cancer surgery is carried out without negligence for the surgery to be effective.
Types of cervical cancer surgery negligence:
If you suffer cancer surgery negligence, you may have a valid cervical cancer compensation claim.
A No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor can take a case of cervical cancer negligence and get you the compensation you deserve for the effects on your life.
Our Process
Our team members have a higher career win rate with a 75% success rate on NHS letters of claim, compared to an industry average of 54.5%.
Enquiry
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 claims for cervical cancer negligence
Compensation claims for cervical cancer negligence can see awards of more than £25,000 for the impacts on a woman’s life. In many compensation claims for cancer negligence, the award can be between £250,000 and £10 million, depending on the circumstances.
In a cervical cancer compensation claim, you can claim for the effects of the medical negligence on your life today and in the future, such as a loss of income, your time in recovering from the cancer treatment and for any delays in your treatment.
Compensation awards vary depending on your age, income, the disruption you experience, and the future effects on your family. The cervical cancer negligence can impact your chances of having a child.
Very high awards in cervical cancer medical negligence claims are for when a patient suffers the effects of the negligence for life, such as any future fertility issues, incontinence problems and reduced life expectancy.
Patients may not be able to return to work, or they may need full-time care and make adaptions to their car and home.
Compensation for cervical cancer negligence can see claims of:
(All amounts are approximate and are only a guide to what is possible in any medical negligence claim. Figures can be high in some claims as you or a loved one could need long-term care and may face medical bills for life. You may be able to claim for these care expenses and the medical costs in the future.)
As in all medical negligence claims, each case is dealt with on merit and how much the patient suffers due to the cervical cancer negligence.
A No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor will advise you on the cervical cancer medical negligence claim.
Our team will know from experience what your case may be worth and how to make a successful compensation claim for cervical cancer negligence.
Can I make a cervical cancer medical negligence claim against the NHS?
Yes, you can make a cervical cancer medical negligence claim against the NHS, just like you can with any type of negligence in your cancer treatment.
You can claim compensation if you have suffered due to the failure by a GP to administer a HPV vaccine. You may suffer when the oncologist fails to spot the signs of cervical cancer in your smear test results or if they order the wrong course of treatment for cervical cancer.
When you suffer medical negligence in any NHS facility you may claim against the NHS. In the UK we trust in the NHS. We use the NHS daily and are proud of the high level of care patients receive when in the care of the NHS.
NHS Resolution is a government body established to handle cases of medical negligence in the NHS. You may bring a medical negligence case to NHS Resolution and seek compensation for the effects of the errors in your cervical cancer treatment today and in the future.
A No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor can review your compensation claim and help deal with NHS Resolution.
Fatal cancer negligence compensation claims
Fatal cancer negligence compensation claims are for when a loved one suffers medical negligence that results in their death.
Cervical cancer needs prompt treatment. The sooner a patient begins the correct treatment, the higher their chances of recovering and living a long life. Treatment delays, diagnosis errors and failures at the testing stage for cervical cancer can all have a significant impact on the life expectancy of a cancer patient.
In some cases of cervical cancer, the patient passes away due to the medical negligence. The dependents left behind will be in shock, but the impact can be worsened if they learn medical negligence may have had a part in the death of their loved one.
The loved ones in a fatal cancer negligence case are known as ‘dependents’ and can be:
The dependants may be able to make a compensation claim if there is medical negligence in the death of a loved one due to cervical cancer negligence.
When dependents have a possible fatal cervical cancer negligence claim, a No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor can help make the case for compensation.
Contact The Medical Negligence Team
Contact the Medical Negligence Team today for expert advice and guidance with your claim for medical negligence with your cervical cancer.
You could experience medical negligence in a NHS Hospital when undergoing treatment for cervical cancer or when the GP or oncologist makes an error in diagnosing and treating cancer.
The Medical Negligence Team operates on a no win no fee basis. You will not have to pay any fees if you do not win a compensation claim for medical negligence.
We have a very high success rate and a reputation for a speedy and successful resolution to any medical negligence claims.
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Contact the Medical Negligence Team today, and let us help make the compensation claim for cervical cancer negligence.
