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    CANCER MISDIAGNOSIS

    Knowledge and experience from a team who care

    If you have been affected by the misdiagnosis, late diagnosis, or mistreatment of cancer, Healys can help you claim the fullest compensation possible for medical negligence.

    We aim to provide:

    • Free assessment of your claim.
    • One to one contact with your lawyer from day one.
    • Clear and unambiguous legal advice.
    • Visits to you at home, hospital or in a rehabilitation centre.
    • Early interim payments and funding for rehabilitation needs.
    • Maximum compensation and the best outcomes for you.

    Call Healys Medical Negligence Solicitors today. Our friendly team is here to help. You can see how we have helped our clients in our case studies section.

    “I feel a debt of gratitude to you with the voracious way you have pursued my claim and find it somewhat enlightening to know that there are still people like yourself prepared to help complete strangers in predicaments like mine.”
    Mr I

    What Cancer Misdiagnosis Can I Claim For?

    Medical negligence cases surrounding cancer are complex and require the attention of experienced solicitors. Fortunately, our team of lawyers and legal professionals at Healys are proud to offer a sensitive, client-focused service to encompass the following types of claim:

    • Breast cancer claims
    • Prostate cancer claims
    • Ovarian cancer claims
    • Cervical cancer claims
    • Colon and bowel cancer claims
    • Lung cancer claims

    These, and other cancer claims, can be made for a number of reasons including:

    • Failure to investigate cancer symptoms
    • Failure to recognise symptoms and signs of cancer
    • Failure to properly examine a patient with symptoms of cancer
    • Failure to monitor patients from a family with a history of cancer
    • Failure to respond to, losing, or misinterpreting test results
    • Failure to quickly refer patients to a specialist for further examination

    How Healys can help

    In a medical negligence claim, the team of solicitors at Healys focus clearly on the fundamental concerns of that case – while aiming to achieve the best outcome for the client and their family.

    We will always strive to ensure clients receive the maximum amount of cancer claim compensation possible, but we also prioritise the provision of treatment or respite care where suitable.

    If you would like to talk to an expert cancer claim solicitor about any aspect of making a claim, please contact Healys today for a friendly and approachable service to help you.

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    • Jonathan was able to help the husband of a 50 year old woman claim compensation after the hospital failed to diagnose her cancer. Mrs L attended hospital complaining of pain in her abdomen. She was discharged without further tests but unfortunately she died of thyroid cancer a few months later. Jonathan argued that the chance for a liver biopsy was missed during her visit to hospital and although this would not affect the unfortunate outcome, palliative care could have been arranged to ease Mrs L’s suffering. Jonathan was able to secure Mrs L’s husband a five figure sum in compensation.
    • Jonathan has also helped the family of a 71 year old man claim compensation after a complication in his surgery caused his death. Mr R was suffering from chest pains and was admitted to hospital for tests. He was found to have an issue with his heart and doctors attempted to rectify this with a surgical procedure. Unfortunately during this procedure an air pocket had got into one of his blood vessels which caused Mr R’s death. With expert medical evidence Jonathan was able to secure Mr R’s family £75,000 in compensation.
    • Jonathan helped X get further compensation and access to services to aid in his rehabilitation. X was a subject of sexual abuse from his step father between the ages of 5 and 7. Initial application for compensation was made in 1990 and X was awarded £10,000. After several attempts at his own life, X decided to contact Jonathan to seek further compensation. Jonathan was able to secure X £200,000 in compensation and an overall award of £1,200,000 inclusive of state benefits. More importantly Jonathan then arranged the Special Needs Trust to support X’s rehabilitation.
    • Jonathan helped the parents of Baby B claim compensation after a failure in care during labour resulted in Baby B’s death. Initially the Trust denied they were responsible for Baby B’s death but after negotiations the Trust admitted responsibility and Jonathan was able to negotiate an out of court settlement for Baby B’s parents.
    CANCER MISDIAGNOSIS insights
    • Victims of Sexual Abuse Should Seek Legal Advice

      26th May 2020

      Child abuse is a scourge on society, and with the right legal advice, victims can secure compensation for the dire impact it has on their lives. In one case, a young man who was repeatedly molested by a neighbour when he was very young was awarded six-figure damages against his abuser. Continue reading »

    • £250,000 for Cyclist Severely Injured By Negligent Van Driver

      6th May 2020

      Cyclists are among the most vulnerable of road users. However, if they suffer accidents that are not their fault, specialist solicitors are always there to ensure that they are fairly compensated. In one case, a woman who was gravely injured by an opening van door as she rode past obtained six-figure damages. Continue reading »

    • What is the Three-part Test for Clinical Negligence?

      29th April 2020

      You may be surprised (and somewhat perturbed) to hear the true scale of healthcare ‘adverse events’ in the UK – these are defined as “instances which indicate or may indicate that a patient has received poor quality care”. The Department of Health estimates that 10% of hospital inpatient admissions lead to an adverse event. And according to NHS Resolution (the official body charged with managing NHS related compensation claims), they handled 16,701 cases of clinical and non-clinical claims for damages between 2017 and 2018. For each of these, it would have been necessary to establish and prove that negligence occurred; but what is the test for negligence and how is this applied?

      In this article, we will outline the three-part test which a specialist clinical negligence solicitor will assess on your behalf before proceeding with your case. Continue reading »

    • What happens at an Inquest? (And Other Frequently Asked Questions)

      27th April 2020

      What is an Inquest?

      An inquest is held when someone has died in certain specific circumstances. Inquests are only held when an investigation is necessary to establish the facts about what the cause of death was, usually when the person died suddenly or in circumstances that remain unexplained. For example, deaths that have occurred as a result of violence, due to unnatural means or as a result of sudden and unknown causes would all necessitate an inquest taking place. Continue reading »

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    • Victims of Sexual Abuse Should Seek Legal Advice

      Child abuse is a scourge on society, and with the right legal advice, victims can secure compensation for the dire impact it has on their lives. In one case, a young man who was repeatedly molested by a neighbour when he was very young was awarded six-figure damages against his abuser. Continue reading »

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