Medical Misdiagnosis Claims

A correct diagnosis can be the difference between recovery and catastrophe. When doctors misdiagnose your condition, or fail to diagnose it at all, the consequences can be devastating.

If you or a loved one has suffered because of a medical misdiagnosis, Marley Solicitors is here to help you claim compensation and fight for accountability. You deserve answers. You deserve justice.

What is medical misdiagnosis?

Medical misdiagnosis occurs when a doctor, GP, consultant, or specialist:

• Fails to identify your condition entirely
• Mistakes one illness for another
• Delays a diagnosis that leads to deterioration
• Ignores clear symptoms or test results
• Doesn’t refer you for specialist review or testing

It becomes medical negligence when that error causes harm that could have been avoided if the correct diagnosis was made in time.

Types of misdiagnosis that can lead to a claim

Delayed diagnosis

Late diagnosis of serious conditions (like cancer, infections, stroke, or heart attack) that results in more severe illness or reduced treatment options.

Incorrect diagnosis

Being told you have the wrong condition, receiving incorrect treatment, or being discharged without proper investigation.

Failure to diagnose at all

Being sent home, ignored, or dismissed, when symptoms clearly needed follow-up, can lead to life-altering complications.

Conditions commonly misdiagnosed

We see negligence claims involving misdiagnosis of:

• Cancer (especially breast, bowel, lung, prostate, cervical)
• Heart attacks (often mistaken for anxiety or indigestion)
• Strokes (especially in younger patients)
• Infections (e.g. sepsis, meningitis, urinary infections)
• Fractures and internal bleeding
• Diabetes or thyroid disorders
• Ectopic pregnancies or gynaecological conditions
• Neurological disorders like MS or epilepsy
• Testical Torsion

Do I have a claim?

You may have a valid medical negligence claim if:

• You were treated for the wrong condition
• Your diagnosis was delayed, and your health got worse
• You were given incorrect or harmful treatment
• Your prognosis is now worse because of the delay
• You were discharged without proper investigation and later diagnosed with a serious illness

We’ll review your case and tell you, honestly, if it qualifies for a claim. If it does, we’ll act fast.

What can you claim compensation for?

• Pain and suffering
• Cost of additional or corrective treatment
• Psychological trauma
• Loss of earnings or income potential
• Long-term disability or reduced life expectancy
• On-going care or rehabilitation needs
• Funeral expenses (in fatal misdiagnosis cases)

In serious cases, compensation can range from thousands to millions depending on the harm caused.

Why Marley Solicitors?

Because misdiagnosis can ruin lives, and you need more than sympathy. You need action.

• Specialist medical negligence team with proven success in complex misdiagnosis claims
• No win, no fee: You pay nothing unless we win
• Access to top medical experts to prove negligence
• Clear, honest communication from day one

We know how to take on the NHS, private clinics, and insurers, and we don’t back down.

Time limits – Don’t wait

You typically have 3 years from:

• The date the misdiagnosis occurred or
• The date you first realised the misdiagnosis caused you harm

For children or people without mental capacity, different time limits apply. Don’t guess, contact us and we’ll break it down for you clearly.

Ready to talk? Start your misdiagnosis claim today

If a medical mistake cost you your health, time, or future, take back control. Let Marley Solicitors help you make it right.

Call us now on 01772 282600
Or fill in the form below to start your claim