Lung Cancer.
Our Cancer Negligence specialists are here to guide you through the process for claiming compensation, if diagnosis has led to a worsening of the condition, or has proved fatal.
A Lung Cancer Misdiagnosis Claim is a legal route for people who have experienced negligence with regards to diagnosis or treatment.
Finding out that you or a loved one has lung cancer can be one of the most frightening and life-changing moments anyone will ever face. It’s a time when you put your trust in medical professionals to act quickly, diagnose accurately, and provide the best possible care. When that trust is broken, whether through a missed diagnosis, delayed treatment, or a failure to act, it can leave you feeling confused, angry, and deeply let down.
You may be trying to come to terms with not only the diagnosis itself, but also the realisation that things could, and should, have been handled differently. For many people and their families, this realisation brings a complex mix of emotions: fear about the future, frustration over lost time, and a profound sense of injustice.
At Lanyon Bowdler, we understand just how overwhelming it can be to process these events. If your condition, or that of a loved one, has worsened because of negligent care, we’re here to help you explore your options with compassion, clarity, and respect. Our specialist team of medical negligence solicitors is highly experienced in handling cancer misdiagnosis claims, and we are ready to listen to your story.
Making a lung cancer negligence claim isn’t just about seeking financial compensation, it’s about getting answers, accessing the support you need, and ensuring you are in the best possible position to face what lies ahead. It may also help prevent others from suffering similar harm in the future.
Whatever your circumstances, you are not alone. We’re here to support you at every stage, offering tailored advice, practical guidance, and a listening ear as we help you navigate the next steps.
If you’re beginning to suspect that something was missed during a diagnosis or treatment for lung cancer, you may be feeling uncertain about what to do next. You may even be wondering whether your questions are valid. Please know that you are not alone, and that your concerns deserve to be heard.
We understand how painful and distressing it can be to look back and feel that opportunities for early detection, or life-saving treatment, were missed. At such a critical time, delays or errors can have devastating consequences. If mistakes were made by your healthcare providers, and those mistakes led to a delay in diagnosis, incorrect treatment, or a worsening of your condition, you may be entitled to make a medical negligence claim.
To bring a successful claim, we would need to demonstrate that avoidable errors occurred, and that those errors directly contributed to your suffering. This may sound daunting, but our experienced and compassionate medical negligence team is here to guide you through every step of the process, with clarity and care.
There are a number of ways in which lung cancer can be misdiagnosed, and sadly, these errors are more common than many people realise. For example, a GP may not recognise the warning signs of lung cancer, or may fail to refer a patient for further investigations, even when concerning symptoms are clearly present. In some cases, referrals are made, but the hospital or specialist fails to carry out the appropriate tests, or test results are misinterpreted or poorly communicated.
Sometimes, a delay occurs because an abnormal scan or X-ray result isn’t followed up quickly enough. In other cases, a diagnosis is made, but treatment is not arranged appropriately or urgently. There are even occasions when patients are wrongly told they have lung cancer, only to later discover the diagnosis was incorrect, causing significant emotional and psychological distress.
Our experienced Lung Cancer Claims Solicitors are here to help you gain the compensation that you deserve. Get in touch today.
As part of the claims process, we can help you to get a better understanding of what went wrong. An apology from the hospital responsible for your negligent treatment will not undo the damage caused, but it can help you come to terms with what has happened to you , and an admission of responsibility will help to prevent the same thing happening to another patient in the future.
If you have been impacted by negligent lung cancer treatment and wish to seek compensation, our specialist team of medical negligence solicitors can help you to seek the justice you deserve. Our understanding team are on hand to answer any questions you may have, therefore please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Compensation can help to relieve some of the burdens you may be carrying. This might include money to reflect the pain and distress caused by the misdiagnosis, as well as financial losses such as lost earnings, travel costs for medical appointments, and the cost of care or home adjustments. In some cases, compensation can also support access to specialist treatment or therapies that may not be available through the NHS. Every claim is different, and we’ll work closely with you to understand your specific needs and priorities.
In most cases, you have three years from the date you first knew, or should reasonably have known, that something had gone wrong with your care. This time limit is known as the “date of knowledge” and can sometimes be difficult to pinpoint, especially when you are still processing a difficult diagnosis. If you are unsure whether you are still within the time limit, we encourage you to speak with us as soon as possible so we can advise you properly.
Yes. Sadly, some patients receive aggressive treatments, such as chemotherapy or surgery, that turn out to have been unnecessary due to a mistaken diagnosis. These treatments can carry serious side effects and emotional trauma. If you have been through this experience, we understand how distressing it can be and we are here to help you pursue a claim for the harm caused by the incorrect treatment.
The amount of compensation awarded in a lung cancer misdiagnosis case will depend on how your life has been affected, both physically and emotionally, as well as any financial implications. This may include loss of income, future care needs, and the long-term impact on your quality of life. While medical guidelines help set the framework for compensation amounts, we will always ensure your claim reflects the full extent of what you have been through—and what you may still face in the future.
In general, the time limit for bringing a Lung Cancer Claim is three years from the date of the negligent act or the ‘date of knowledge’ of the injury (to cover situations where the impacts of negligence surface at a future time).
However, if a child suffers because of the negligence of another party, the time limit will usually expire on their 21st birthday unless the child never gains mental capacity due to their injuries, in which case the time limits do not apply.
We can support your Lung Cancer Claim through a range of funding options, including our No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Claim promise, as well as through private funding, and legal expenses insurance. Our solicitors will consider whether we can handle your Lung Cancer Claim on a No Win No Fee basis at the point of an initial evaluation of the circumstance surrounding your injury.
The solicitors were brilliant and I was happy with the outcome of the claim.
…(the positive outcome) was down to the professionalism and competency of the Lanyon Bowdler team, and we will be forever grateful.
You have been exceptional in managing my expectations and explaining the processes to me. You have managed to navigate the very difficult and emotional turmoil that I have experienced during the course of this process.
I could not have asked for a more sensitive and thorough approach. I am grateful to you for securing the outcome that we sought, but more than that I am thankful to you for the kindness that you have shown to me.
From the first contact, the team at Lanyon Bowdler gave a fast & efficient service. They were very friendly & gave me the confidence that I had found the right solicitors. The advice given & the fast responses were beyond my expectations. The matter was resolved in no time at all.
I contacted Lanyon Bowdler for advice on a Welsh Redress offer I received after a recent never event incident that happened during my ectopic pregnancy procedure. The advice and service I received from the very first phone call was fantastic. The advice and information from Emma Hart was clear and her approach was professional while being in a friendly manor. I was kept fully aware of what was happening and I am so thankful to her for sorting everything so quick and easy on my behalf. Her service was truly amazing.
Was satisfied with the work they’ve done for my family, my experience with them all was very good and welcoming thank you all involved.
Communication was second to none. Thank you.
Since dealing with Lanyon Bowdler they have been diligent, efficient and at all times very helpful along with being structured in dealing with matters, fees and clarity on all levels. Thank you.
I was clearly informed of progress step by step. The service you provided was very good.
All work carried out effectively and efficiently.
An excellent service with solicitors that you can talk to and who give you a clear understanding of all necessary legal implications and interpretations.
From start to finish we had excellent service. Friendly, approachable and professional.
Very clear, concise advice and guidance, easy to understand.
Over the last seven years I have been represented by Lanyon Bowdler in a clinical negligence case. Throughout this time, I put my complete trust in the firm and they did not let me down.
My solicitor kept me informed on everything in the five years that it took to have a successful claim.
Good service provided throughout with clear communication throughout with all options explored.
I can thoroughly recommend the highly professional and supportive service received over the last few months.
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Whenever I have had need to contact Lanyon Bowdler I have always received a fast, concise and friendly response.
Definitely would use Lanyon Bowdler again if I need the use of a solicitor.
Smooth and efficient service from very professional firm.
We were particularly impressed with the quality of work, the speed and excellent communication.
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Great Service; Lanyon Bowdler were excellent from the outset. Straightforward and easy process. I just sat back and waited.
Our first experience with a medical claim has been made that much more painless by the clear and consistent advice provided to date, thank you.
Everything has been professional, efficient and courteous throughout and we are very pleased, both with the service and with the eventual outcome of our case. Everything was first class and exceeded our expectations. Thank you again for providing such splendid service. It is really appreciated.
Lung cancer is one of the most serious forms of cancer, and when opportunities to detect or treat it are missed, the consequences can be life-altering. If you or a loved one has suffered due to delayed diagnosis or negligent medical care, you may be eligible to make a lung cancer negligence claim.
At Lanyon Bowdler, our dedicated Lung Cancer Negligence Solicitors are here to help. As part of our award-winning team of Medical Negligence Solicitors, we support individuals and families through some of the most difficult and distressing experiences of their lives. We are known not only for our legal expertise, but also for our compassionate and understanding approach.
Whether the delay was caused by missed symptoms, failures in referral, errors in interpreting test results, or inadequate follow-up, we’ll take the time to understand what went wrong. Our team of Cancer Negligence Solicitors will guide you through the legal process and help you pursue the justice and compensation you deserve.
We have offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Conwy, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, and Telford, so are able to act for clients throughout Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales. We also regularly support families across the Midlands and are recognised as the leading Lung Cancer Negligence Solicitors for Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Worcester. As a leading full-service law firm in Wales, we can represent you wherever you are based in England or Wales.
Speak to our team today — we’re here to listen, and we’re here to help.
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