A misdiagnosis is a form of clinical negligence which can lead to the professional service provider or hospital becoming liable to personal injury claims. While health care professionals endeavour to be as precise or accurate as possible when diagnosing illnesses, it is an unfortunate fact that misdiagnosis cases can and do happen. Medical misdiagnosis can have far reaching effects on the person so if you have been the victim of a medical misdiagnosis, it is important that you seek legal advice to find out exactly what your rights are.
Finding with the misdiagnosis information you need
There are a number of serious illnesses that are more difficult to detect. For example, misdiagnosis is often associated with illnesses such as colon cancer, breast cancer and pulmonary embolism.
If you believe that you have suffered a misdiagnosis that has caused you harm or unnecessary worry, we urge you to seek more information on misdiagnosis claims. Do bear in mind that there are strict legal time limits when it comes to claiming compensation following a medical misdiagnosis. In summary, this is 3 years from the date of the event of misdiagnosis or 3 years from the date that you should or could have become aware of and such misdiagnosis.
Seek help with your misdiagnosis claim through Legal Advice Helpline
Call Legal Advice Helpline on 0800 612 3042 today. We will be able to refer you to one of our misdiagnosis advice specialist who will discuss your case with you. From the information you provide they will be able to determine if you are eligible to claim compensation for your misdiagnosis.