Cancer Misdiagnosis Claim

When Should I Make a Cancer Misdiagnosis Claim?

You can make a cancer misdiagnosis claim if your doctor failed to diagnose you in time, or was negligent. At Howells, we have also represented clients who were incorrectly diagnosed with cancer and who underwent unnecessary surgical procedures as a result.

Usually, you can make a claim for cancer misdiagnosis or negligence if it’s been three years or less since it happened. There are some exceptions, however.

How the Free Assessment Works

Step 1 – Check If You May Have a Medical Negligence Claim.

Contact our medical negligence team by completing our online form or calling 0114 2496 611 . We will gather some initial information to understand your situation.

Step 2 – Share Your Information.

You provide a summary of what happened and any relevant paperwork you already have. This helps us understand the background to your concerns.

Step 3 – Initial Review.

A medical negligence specialist will review the information against medical negligence criteria.

Step 4 – Outcome Explained. We will let you know whether:

• We may be able to help and take the matter further, or
• We are unable to assist and should signpost you elsewhere If the case is suitable, we will explain the process, timescales, and funding options before any appointment or further work is arranged.

No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Claims

At Howells Solicitors, we believe that everyone deserves access to justice, regardless of their financial circumstances. Our no win no fee (CFA) structure is designed to empower you to take legal action without worrying about upfront costs*. Here’s how it works:

Zero or Minimal Upfront Fees: In most cases, if accepted on a no win, no fee basis, you won’t pay a penny upfront for our legal services*. The basis of a CFA is that you will not be required to pay our legal fees if the compensation claim is unsuccessful. Meaning, you will not pay any fees to us unless we win your case for you*.

Free Initial Consultation: Begin with a free, no-obligation consultation. Our legal experts will assess the merits of your case and provide honest advice about its viability.

Transparent Communication: We believe in clear communication from the start. We will outline the potential risks and merits of your case, ensuring you have all the information needed to make informed decisions.

Focused Legal Representation: Our experienced solicitors will guide you through the claims process in a way that is  tailored to your situation. We’ll fight tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for you.

Succeed Together: the damage from medical negligence can never be undone. However, our medical negligence team are motivated to get you back to the position you were before the negligence happened, as much as we possibly can. We can help you live your life as independent as possible. Our success is aligned with yours.

Want to find out more on our no win, no fee medical negligence agreements? Find out more information, including a full list of terms and conditions on our No Win No Medical Negligence page.

Why choose Howells for your Cancer Negligence Claim?

We will consider the merits of every claim brought to us and regardless of its size, complexity or impact, we’ll give each one the care and attention it deserves.

We appreciate that worry about costs can be a barrier to getting professional help – don’t let it stop you. If we believe you have a cancer misdiagnosis claim, then we can potentially pursue it via one of a number of funding options or fee arrangements such as ‘no win, no fee’.

If you choose us to look after your claim, we will look after you, as here at Howells we are committed to:

• Earning the maximum possible compensation settlement for the client
• Helping establish adequate ‘provision for life’ in terms of on-going specialist care, housing, support and welfare
• Removing any fear, worry or mystery about the legal process and communicating regularly, openly and sensitively
• Remaining a strong, staunch and tireless advocate for your rights