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Can I make a bone cancer misdiagnosis claim?
Each year in the UK, approximately 550 people are diagnosed with primary bone cancer. This is the type of cancer that starts within the bones and grows. It’s a different condition from secondary bone cancer, which is when cancer spreads from another part of the body to the bones.
Bone cancer is rare, but early detection is crucial in delivering the best possible outcome. Unfortunately, many cancer patients are initially misdiagnosed because the symptoms can be similar to those of less serious illnesses. These may include osteoarthritis or sports injuries, and sometimes even growing pains in children.
A delayed diagnosis could mean the difference between treatable cancer and a life-threatening condition. If a medical professional failed to recognise your symptoms or delayed the necessary treatment, you could have a case for a bone cancer misdiagnosis claim. Negligence could have occurred at any point in your healthcare journey.
If you believe your condition worsened as a result of ineffective medical care, please get in touch with our expert solicitors for a free, no-obligation consultation. We will listen carefully and advise you confidentially before explaining whether you have a claim. If you’d like to go ahead, we will handle the legal process on your behalf, so you can focus on moving forward.
We also act on a No Win No Fee basis, meaning you will only pay legal fees if your case is successful.
What are some examples of bone cancer negligence?
Bone cancer negligence can occur when a doctor fails to diagnose or treat your health condition appropriately. The consequences can be serious, leading to unnecessary suffering or reduced treatment options. In extreme cases, patients can be given a shorter window of time to survive their condition.
You may have a case for a successful bone cancer compensation claim if you encountered:
- Delayed diagnosis: When bone cancer is detected too late, it may become more advanced and harder to treat.
- Misdiagnosis: Patients are misdiagnosed with arthritis or sports injuries, or children can be told they have growing pains, which can reduce the urgency of their treatment.
- Incorrect testing: Effective bone cancer testing can require X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans and biopsies. If your doctor dismissed your symptoms without investigating properly, they could be responsible.
- Surgical errors: If a tumour is removed incorrectly or surgery causes complications, you might be able to claim bone cancer compensation.
- Failure to refer: If your GP did not refer you for specialist tests in time to improve your condition, you could have a case.
If you or a loved one has suffered due to medical negligence in diagnosing or treating bone cancer, you may be entitled to claim compensation. That’s where our team of specialist medical negligence solicitors comes in.
About bone cancer
Primary bone cancer is a rare but aggressive disease. There are several types, but the most common is osteosarcoma, which most often affects teenagers and young adults. Other types of bone cancer include:
- Ewing’s sarcoma, typically found in the pelvis, legs, or ribs and known to affect children and teenagers.
- Chondrosarcoma, more common in adults and usually affecting the hips, pelvis, or shoulders.
- Chordoma, an exceptionally rare cancer that typically occurs in the spine or skull base.
A survey published by the Bone Cancer Research Trust found that 76% of primary bone cancer patients are misdiagnosed at least once, leading to critical delays in treatment. Early diagnosis is key, as it increases the chance of successful treatment. For patients, this means reduced risk of amputation and lower likelihood of the cancer spreading.
Our expertise in bone cancer claims
At Been Let Down, we understand that a bone cancer diagnosis is devastating. When you or your family find yourselves faced with the mistakes made by healthcare professionals, the situation becomes incredibly distressing.
Our expert legal team is experienced in winning cancer misdiagnosis claims. We handle the most complex cases with confidence, persuasion and sensitivity.
“At Been Let Down, we know that an incorrect bone cancer diagnosis can have life-changing consequences. Our dedicated solicitors work tirelessly to secure the compensation and support our clients need and deserve. We are committed to providing expert guidance with compassion and professionalism throughout your bone cancer misdiagnosis claim.”
FAQs about bone cancer negligence claims
Yes. You may be able to claim compensation on behalf of a loved one if they:
- Are under 18 years old.
- Lack the mental capacity to claim for themselves.
- Have passed away due to delayed or misdiagnosed bone cancer.
Our solicitors will guide you through the claims process with care, respect and discretion.
In most cases, you have three years to make a claim. This period starts from either:
- The date of the negligence, or
- The date you became aware or ought to have been aware that negligence caused your suffering.
- The date of death.
There are some exceptions to these time limits. They include:
- Children, whom you can make a claim for at any point before their 18th birthday. Once a child turns 18, they have until the age of 21 to bring forward their claim.
- Additionally, if a person lacks the mental capacity to claim independently, no time limit applies to their case.
No matter your circumstances, we recommend starting your claim as soon as possible. This gives our solicitors more time to collect timely and accurate evidence to present, giving us the best chance of winning your case.
If you believe you have a claim, the first step is to contact our legal team for a free consultation. Here’s what happens next:
- Your solicitor will gather evidence by taking full instructions from you and drafting a formal witness statement setting out your version of events and the impact the alleged negligence has had on you
- They will then obtain all of your medical records and any investigation reports completed by the defendant.
- We then instruct independent medical experts to provide an opinion on the standard of care you received and whether the healthcare providers breached that duty of care and if so, an expert will advise what injury and or loss was caused by the breach of duty.
- It may be appropriate there to be a conference with a barrister and the medical expert(s).
- A formal Letter of Claim will then be sent to the healthcare provider responsible, outlining the negligence and the avoidable injury and loss you have suffered.
- If liability is accepted, your solicitor will quantify your claim and then seek to negotiate a fair compensation amount.
- If the claim is denied, efforts will be made to seek to narrow down issues in dispute with the defendant’s representatives to see if your case can still be won at that point failing which formal court proceedings will be commenced to proceed to a trial where a Judge will determine if your case is successful. We handle every step of the process so you can put your health first.
Every bone cancer misdiagnosis case is unique and turns on its own facts.
At Been Let Down, our legal team refer to the latest edition of the Judicial College Guidelines and case law for guidance on appropriate awards of compensation for your pain, suffering and loss of amenity.
The final amount depends on several factors, including:
- The severity of your condition and how much it has progressed.
- The impact on your health, mobility, and quality of life.
- Financial losses, including those from being unable to work.
- Future medical treatment, from rehabilitation and surgery to specialist care.
Why choose Been Let Down to support you through a bone cancer misdiagnosis claim?
If you’ve suffered at the hands of healthcare professionals while already trying to cope with the devastating symptoms of bone cancer, we’re here to guide you. With professional legal support from Been Let Down, you can start to rebuild your life.
Here’s why you can rely on us for exemplary service:
- We handle many cases on a No Win No Fee basis, which means you won’t pay us if we don’t win your case.
- Our lawyers are recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and abide by unwaveringly high standards.
- Members of the Liverpool Law Society, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and The Law Society make up our expert team.
- Our clients have chosen us as their trusted independent law firm for nearly 20 years.
- We’ve earned positive client reviews thanks to our knowledge, expertise and unmatched support throughout the bone cancer misdiagnosis claims.
Contact us today
When it comes to something as serious as cancer, small mistakes can change or even take lives. We’re here to show you that with bone cancer medical negligence, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Call us today on 0800 234 3234 or request a callback for a time that suits you. We’ll explain our process for free, and if you’d like us to, we’ll advise on whether we think you have a claim.
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