Lung Cancer Medical Negligence and When to Claim Compensation
If you or a loved one are struggling with the consequences of a delayed diagnosis of lung cancer, contact a specialist solicitor to discuss the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, aiming to highlight the impact and symptoms of this serious condition.
Medical management of a lung cancer diagnosis
As with many conditions, an early diagnosis gives the patient the best chance of the best outcome.
Medical negligence relating to this life-threatening condition can make a significant difference to the patient's situation.
An individual may not be exhibiting obvious symptoms in the early days of lung cancer but, when symptoms do start to develop, timely and appropriate medical care is essential.
A delay in diagnosis may have several negative effects:
- It may affect your treatment options
- It may affect the likelihood of the cancer spreading
- It may affect your long-term outlook
A timely and competent medical response is absolutely essential. Failing to recognise the possible implications of the patient's symptoms and failing to make a referral for tests to identify the cause of those symptoms may be regarded as negligent. A misinterpretation of test results or a delay in initiating treatment may also be regarded negligent.
When to make a claim
An individual is legally entitled to make a claim for compensation when negligent medical care has caused them to suffer a worse outcome than would have been the case with an acceptable level of care.
These claims are associated with a three-year deadline before which the patient's quality of care needs to be investigated by the best medical experts.
If it is found that there has, indeed, been a breach of duty in the course of the patient's care, an assessment of the impact of the negligence and the patient's financial losses is carried out.
It is crucial to contact a legal specialist at the earliest possible moment so that they can carry out the above procedures.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and a history of success in high-value complex claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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