No win, no fee Scan Errors, X-ray & Radiology misdiagnosis compensation claims
You can be represented by a highly experienced medical negligence lawyer at no upfront cost to you. Under our No Win No Fee agreement you only pay a pre-agreed percentage of the compensation awarded if your case is successful.
Scan & X-ray error claims
Scan and X-ray errors are a form of medical negligence.
Errors made interpreting X-rays and scans can result in damaging misdiagnoses or your condition being completely undiagnosed.
This can lead to the condition worsening and can have life-changing consequences.
Common types of scan, X-Ray and radiology errors relate to a failure to diagnose and treat:
- Bone fractures and foreign objects in the body.
- Strokes, blood clots and blocked arteries.
- Cancer and tumours.
- Issues relating to pregnancy and childbirth.
Delays in diagnosis or misdiagnosis can lead to complications and loss of life.
Speaking to a medical negligence solicitor can help you work through the details of what happened within your specific experience and identify key aspects of a potential case.
Specialist radiology misdiagnosis solicitors
Our dedicated medical negligence team have vast experience ensuring your case, or the case of a loved one reflects the severity of the situation and the support you and your family need.
If you have suffered due to a scan or X-ray error our specialist medical negligence experts can support you in your claim and help you:
- Receive an explanation.
- Get an apology.
- Secure compensation.
Making a medical misdiagnosis claim
Sometimes the effect of medical misdiagnosis can impact a person, their family, and loved ones for years after the event.
Our legal experts understand that in some cases, medical misdiagnosis has an impact on your ability to work.
It’s our job to secure the most suitable compensation package reflecting your pain, suffering and any loss of earnings.
Having successfully conducted cases involving severe injury and death as a result of misdiagnosis, we are experienced in all aspects of this field.
The first step is to get in touch to discuss your experience.
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How to make a scan errors, X-ray & radiology misdiagnosis claim
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Free Initial Advice
Call us, request a callback or complete our online claim form and we will assess whether we think you have a claim.
Funding
We will help you to decide how best to fund your claim. Usually, we will be able to offer you a No win, No fee agreement.
Obtain Medical Records & Medical Reports
We will request copies of your medical records and instruct appropriate medical experts to prepare reports confirming whether your care was negligent and how this caused you injury.
Letter Of Claim
We will send a letter to your healthcare provider with details of your claim, setting out why we think your case was negligent and how this caused you injury.
Prepare Claim Valuation
We will put together a schedule of loss setting out the losses you have incurred and the extent of the injuries you have sustained.
Negotiate Settlement
We will send all the evidence to your opponent inviting their settlement proposals. If we cannot agree a reasonable settlement, we will prepare court proceedings.
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FAQs
What are the most common radiology, scan and X-ray errors?
Correctly interpreting X-rays, scans, ultrasounds and MRIs is essential when diagnosing and treating diseases and medical conditions.
However, there is a risk of errors or misdiagnoses being made when interpreting them.
The most common errors fall into the following categories:
- Failing to diagnose broken or fractured bones.
- Failing to spot foreign objects.
- Failing to spot abnormal or potentially concerning symptoms, such as cancer, resulting in a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.
- Errors of interpretation resulting in a condition going untreated, or inappropriate therapies being mistakenly prescribed.
Should any abnormality be found, medical professionals have a responsibility to communicate the findings to medical colleagues and patients, both in writing and in person. If the condition is life-threatening, swift action is essential. When this fails to happen patients can make a medical negligence claim.
What are the time limits for making a medical negligence claim?
The time limit for making a claim for medical negligence is 3 years from the date of your knowledge of the alleged negligence. (You may not realise straight away but only after your injury or illness becomes worse).
However, there are exceptions to this rule:
- Children – medical negligence claims involving a child can be made any time before your child turns 18. On your child’s 18th birthday the three year rule comes into effect, so a claim needs to be started before they turn 21.
- Mental Capacity– if a person lacks the capacity to make a claim themselves, there’s no time limit for making a claim.
Do I qualify for a scan or X-ray error claim?
Knowing whether you have a claim can depend on the ability to prove that it was due to medical negligence, resulting in further suffering and financial hardship.
Speaking to a medical negligence solicitor can help you work through the details of what happened within your specific experience and identify key aspects of a potential case.
Often, in cases relating to scan and x-ray errors, mistakes can be identified by initial scans being reassessed, as they prove concerns which should have been spotted, were missed.
Once you’ve had a consultation with one of our legal experts you will have a better idea of if you have a claim which is suitable to be taken forward.
You can fill in our online contact form if you’d like to talk about your experience and find out more.
How do I make a scan or X-ray error claim?
If you believe you or a member of your family has received poor treatment please get in touch as soon as possible as time limits may apply.
We will take the worry and hassle out of making a claim by following our claims process. We’ll organise an initial free consultation at a place where you feel comfortable discussing the details of your case.
After your initial phone or one-to-one legal consultation gathering the details of your case, one of our specialist medical negligence lawyers will review the specifics and assess whether your case could be taken forward.
The next step is for us to contact those responsible for your medical negligence to find out if they will accept the blame. If they accept it, our aim is to secure a suitable compensation package to pay for any ongoing medical care or expenses incurred.
The settlement you receive will be based on the details of your case, including evidence gathered from independent medical professionals, who will assess the care you should have received and any care you may need in future.
If those responsible don’t accept liability or do not agree with the compensation settlement amount, court proceedings will start.
We always try to settle out of court, but even when a trial date is set, claims can be settled beforehand. If a medical negligence claim does go to court, we’ll talk you through every step and make you feel as comfortable as possible with the process.
How much compensation is awarded for missed scans or X-rays?
The amount of compensation awarded will vary depending on the factors of the claim. For example, misdiagnosis may differ in comparison to a delayed diagnosis.
The amount you will be awarded may depend on the severity of the illness or condition, how long it took to get a correct diagnosis, and whether there are any long-term effects of what has happened.
Together, we can assess the unique circumstances of your case and calculate the potential average compensation of your misdiagnosis claim.
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