A skin cancer misdiagnosis is very dangerous and could put the patient’s life in danger. If you or a loved one has suffered a skin cancer misdiagnosis, you could have a medical negligence claim for compensation.
Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for tackling any form of cancer. To suffer a melanoma skin cancer missed diagnosis or delayed treatment for squamous cell carcinoma is medical negligence which could endanger your life.
You may suffer months or years of unnecessary pain, anguish, and discomfort due to medical negligence, and you might be able to claim compensation from those responsible.
A No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor can make your claim for cancer negligence and get you the compensation you deserve.
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What is a skin cancer misdiagnosis?
A skin cancer misdiagnosis is when your doctor does not diagnose cancer but gives you a misdiagnosis of eczema, a rash or similar skin condition. They may give you the all-clear or not refer you for further tests while your skin cancer grows.
The misdiagnosis causes your skin cancer to get worse, delays the correct treatment and puts your life in danger.
Medical negligence is medical care below that any other medical professional acting at an acceptable level would provide. In a skin cancer misdiagnosis case of medical negligence, your doctor has not provided you with an acceptable level of medical care.
A skin cancer misdiagnosis could make a treatable condition a lot worse and see a minor issue develop into a condition that lasts many years.
Your No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor can look at your case and see if you have a valid skin cancer misdiagnosis claim for compensation.
What is skin cancer late diagnosis?
A skin cancer late diagnosis is when your skin cancer diagnosis is delayed due to medical negligence. The doctor has missed the signs of skin cancer, such as squamous cell carcinoma, letting it get worse and delaying the start of your cancer treatment.
A late diagnosis can happen due to the doctor’s failure to refer you for further tests or appointments with a skin specialist. The late diagnosis may happen when the doctor fails to read test results or does not follow up on test results.
If you suffer a late diagnosis of skin cancer, you may have a medical negligence claim for compensation.
Your No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor can look at your case and see if you have a valid skin cancer compensation claim.
Common claims for skin cancer misdiagnosis
Some common claims for skin cancer misdiagnosis range from missing the signs of the cancer to failing to refer and not giving a correct diagnosis. If you suffer a skin cancer misdiagnosis, you may have a skin cancer claim for compensation.
Common skin cancer misdiagnosis claims are:
A doctor did not carry out an adequate skin examination
A doctor did not carry out an adequate skin examination and missed the signs of your skin cancer. You presented with what you believed to be unusual growths on your skin, but the doctor did not carry out an adequate body examination and missed the skin cancer.
You may have a skin cancer compensation claim when the doctor fails to carry out an adequate skin examination.
Your doctor did not inform you of dangerous signs of skin cancer
Your doctor did not inform you of dangerous signs of skin cancer when examining you. They skipped over the growths or abnormalities and failed to tell you what they could potentially become a form of melanoma skin cancer in time.
If the growths become skin cancer, you may have a melanoma skin cancer claim for compensation.
The doctor diagnosed eczema instead of skin cancer
The doctor diagnosed eczema instead of skin cancer when examining you at the clinic or GP surgery. They misdiagnosed the skin cancer, telling the patient they had a minor skin condition when it was the beginning of skin cancer.
The misdiagnosis of skin cancer as eczema could be a medical negligence claim for compensation.
Your doctor failed to refer you for skin cancer tests
Your doctor failed to refer you for skin cancer tests when you presented with worrying signs of the disease. Instead of following NHS NICE guidelines, they sent you home or failed to refer you for further skin tests by an expert.
If you develop melanoma skin cancer after the doctor fails to refer you for further tests, you may have a compensation claim for medical negligence.
The pathologist missed the signs of skin cancer
The pathologist missed the signs of skin cancer in your tests and gave you the all-clear when in fact, you had a form of non melanoma skin cancer. Every pathologist must perform at an acceptable level of care and not miss the signs of skin cancer.
You may have a medical negligence claim for compensation when the pathologist missed your signs of non melanoma skin cancer and other skin cancers.
The doctor did not follow up on skin cancer tests
The doctor did not follow up on skin cancer tests and missed the chance to get started on your skin lesions treatment. The doctor should follow up on your tests to help in a prompt diagnosis of your skin cancer.
When the doctor does not follow up on any skin cancers tests, they can let a misdiagnosis or late diagnosis happen, and you may have a skin cancer compensation claim.
You received a false diagnosis of skin cancer
If you received a false diagnosis of skin cancer, you would have gone through all the trauma and stress of thinking you have a serious condition. You could go through months of treatment and suffer the pain and anguish of thinking you have skin cancer.
A misdiagnosis of skin cancer can cause unnecessary upset and delay the treatment of your actual skin condition.
If you suffer any misdiagnosis of skin cancer, you may have a skin cancer claim for compensation.
Compensation for skin cancer misdiagnosis claims
You can seek compensation for skin cancer misdiagnosis claims in amounts from the low £10,000s to over £10 million in some cases.
The compensation varies depending on several factors, and skin cancer negligence claims sometimes see very high awards, such as when a patient passes away or suffers a lifetime of unnecessary suffering and chronic pain.
Compensation amounts in skin cancer misdiagnosis claims can be:
All amounts are approximate and are only a guide to what is possible in skin cancer negligence claims. 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 skin cancer misdiagnosis complications.
A No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor will be the one to advise you on a skin cancer misdiagnosis claim. They will know from experience what your case may be worth and how to make a successful claim.
Your No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor will handle your skin cancer misdiagnosis claim for compensation and for all damages incurred.
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.
What can you claim for when you sue for skin cancer misdiagnosis?
You can claim compensation for any damages that occurred when you sue for skin cancer misdiagnosis.
There are two types of compensation damages due when suing for any type of medical negligence: General damages and Special damages.
General damages
General damages are when you sue for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity, PSLA, you have experienced due to negligence.
Special damages
Special damages include loss of earnings, future care costs, and out-of-pocket expenses.
Be sure to keep payslips, receipts, and proof of any losses you experience due to the medical negligence.
You deserve compensation to cover all losses, including loss of life, medical costs, and long-term care needs.
When you or a loved one suffers from the effects of skin cancer misdiagnosis, you can make a claim for skin cancer negligence compensation.
Potential risks of a late or misdiagnosis of skin cancer
The potential risks of a late or misdiagnosis of skin cancer range from delays in your treatment to unnecessary suffering. You could suffer through years of incorrect treatment while your basal cell carcinoma grows and becomes difficult to treat.
Some potential risks of a late or misdiagnosis of skin cancers are:
It can be very traumatic when you or a loved one suffers a late skin cancer diagnosis or a misdiagnosis of skin cancer.
You know that you have lost valuable time in beginning treatment for the skin cancer, and it may take years to get back on track with the correct skin cancer treatment.
Your No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor can help guide you through the steps of a skin cancer misdiagnosis claim.
100% Compensation
If your claim wins we will pay you 100% of the compensation with no deductions. You get 100% every penny with no deductions. New claims only with no previous solicitors.
No Win, No Fee
If your claim wins our costs are paid by the negligent party so you get paid 100% of the compensation recovered.
Our Expert Team
Our Dr Anthony Barton edits the leading book “Clinical Negligence”. Anthony and his wife Penelope (a GP) have a combined sixty years of medical and legal experience.
How long do I have to make a claim for a skin cancer misdiagnosis?
You have three years to make a claim for a skin cancer misdiagnosis. All medical negligence claims are subject to limitation periods.
For example, in England and Wales, medical negligence claims 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 skin cancer misdiagnosis claim.
If someone has passed away, it is the date of death if the limitation period has not expired at the date of death.
Children not under a disability typically have until they reach 21 to start a skin cancer misdiagnosis negligence claim or court proceedings.
Persons with a disability, who lack capacity, are not subject to any limitation period.
Contact The Medical Negligence Team
Contact the Medical Negligence Team today to discuss your skin cancer misdiagnosis claim for compensation. We have both the legal and medical experts to guide you along the steps to a successful skin cancer claim for compensation.
At the Medical Negligence Team, we fight every compensation claim on a No Win No Fee basis. You will not be out of pocket for an unsuccessful claim.
We have a very high success rate and a reputation for a speedy and successful resolution to all medical negligence cases.
Our 100% Compensation Guarantee puts all the money you win into your pocket. You or your loved one suffered a skin cancer misdiagnosis and deserve every penny of the compensation claim.
Contact us at the Medical Negligence Team for all your medical negligence needs.
