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Cancer Negligence Claims
If you or a loved one are living with advanced or end-stage cancer as a result of a delay in diagnosis of your cancer by your doctors, you may be entitled to compensation.
Contact our experienced solicitors at Garling and Co Lawyers to learn about your legal options and expeditiously explore your rights to compensation.
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We Specialise In Cancer Misdiagnosis Compensation Claims
Cancer is a disease that has become increasingly common. It does not discriminate and can affect any person at any age. There are many different types of cancer, with some being more aggressive than others. Cancer is often a dreadful diagnosis and for some patients, it could even be a death sentence.
Timely diagnosis of many types of cancer is a major determining factor of prognosis and life expectancy. Sadly, some cancers cause little or no symptoms in the early stages and patients only develop symptoms after the cancer has progressed or metastasised. For those patients, prognosis is often poor, and the cancer may be terminal at the time of diagnosis.
Other cancers cause symptoms that may initially be mild or subtle but still noticeable. It is important to seek prompt medical advice if new symptoms develop, even if they are only mild. Usually, diagnosis and treatment of cancer at its early stages are associated with a good prognosis for patients and some patients may even be cured and live a normal life expectancy following effective treatment.
Unfortunately, promptly seeking medical advice does not always result in adequate investigation of symptoms or timely diagnosis and treatment. Some patients may present to their doctors many times over the course of several years before their symptoms are appropriately investigated and a diagnosis is made.
A delay in the diagnosis of cancer at its early stages deprives the patient of timely treatment and a good prognosis. Sometimes, the cancer is terminal by the time that diagnosis is made several years after the onset of symptoms. This significantly reduces the patient’s life expectancy.
Types of Claims for Cancer Negligence:
- Delayed Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis of Cancer
- Failure to Perform Timely or Appropriate Cancer Screening
- Inadequate or Incorrect Cancer Treatment
- Failure to Properly Monitor and Follow up on Cancer Patients
- Negligent Management of Cancer Patients’ Medical Records
- Misinterpretation of Cancer Test Results
- Failure to Refer Patients to Specialists for Further Evaluation
- Claims for dependents arising from the death of the bowel cancer patient due to negligence
- Emotional Distress and Psychological Impact Due to Cancer Negligence.
Talk to Garling & Co Lawyers today:
Navigating cancer negligence claims can be complex and emotionally challenging. At Garling & Co Lawyers, our experienced team specialises in handling cancer negligence cases. With years of expertise, we will meticulously evaluate your claim, provide expert guidance, and ensure transparency throughout the legal process.
To discuss your claim with our highly knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyers, please reach out to us on (02) 8329 9500 or via email. Alternatively, you can fill out our Confidential Case Assessment form, free of charge and without any obligation. Expect a prompt response as we aim to support you during this difficult time and help you seek the compensation you rightfully deserve for cancer negligence.
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Other Medical Negligence Claims
Bowel Cancer Claims
If you or a loved one struggled with the symptoms of undiagnosed bowel cancer and your symptoms were not taken seriously by your doctors and bowel cancer was not diagnosed in a timely manner and you now are living with metastatic bowel cancer, you may be entitled to compensation.Contact our experienced solicitors at Garling and Co to learn about your legal options and expeditiously explore your rights to compensation.
Breast Cancer Negligence Lawyers Sydney
If you or a loved one are living with advanced or end-stage cancer as a result of a delay in diagnosis of breast cancer by your doctors, you may be entitled to compensation.Contact our experienced solicitors at Garling and Co Lawyers to learn about your legal options and expeditiously explore your rights to compensation.
Lung Cancer Negligence Lawyers Sydney
If you or a loved one are living with advanced or end-stage cancer as a result of a delay in diagnosis of lung cancer, you may be entitled to compensation.Contact our experienced solicitors at Garling and Co to learn about your legal options and expeditiously explore your rights to compensation.
Prostate Cancer Negligence Lawyers Sydney
If you or a loved one are living with advanced or end-stage cancer as a result of a delay in diagnosis of prostate cancer, you may be entitled to compensation.Contact our experienced solicitors at Garling and Co to learn about your legal options and expeditiously explore your rights to compensation.
Cervical Cancer Negligence Lawyers Sydney
If you or a loved one are living with advanced or end-stage cancer as a result of a delay in diagnosis of cervical cancer, you may be entitled to compensation.Contact our experienced solicitors at Garling and Co Lawyers to learn about your legal options and expeditiously explore your rights to compensation.
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Why Should I Choose Garling&Co Lawyers?
At Garling&Co Lawyers, we treat our clients with respect and support through what can be difficult process. Our lawyers have extensive experience and are all Accredited Specialists in Personal Injury Law, who are dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Here are some key reasons to choose us.
Cancer Misdiagnosis Frequently Asked Questions
Compensation for cancer negligence is calculated based on the nature, extent and severity of the injury, loss or damage suffered as a result of the negligence. Compensation can be awarded for pain and suffering, loss of expectancy of life, medical expenses, personal care, domestic assistance, palliative care and lost earnings. If the cancer negligence resulted in the person’s death, dependents of the deceased may be entitled to compensation.
Cancers that do not cause any symptoms or very subtle symptoms in the early stages can be difficult to diagnose. Some of those cancers include prostate, bowel and ovarian cancer.
Yes, a claim can be made by a parent or guardian on behalf of a child, who has suffered as a result of cancer negligence. A claim can also be made by dependents of a deceased or the estate of the deceased if the death was caused by cancer negligence.
A cancer claim can take anywhere between 12 to 24 months. However, if the cancer is terminal and life expectancy is significantly reduced, a court application is filed to expedite the proceedings.
It is difficult to provide an average payout for cancer misdiagnosis as there are different types of cancer at different stages and of varying aggression. No two cancer negligence claims are the same as no two people are the same and individual circumstances differ. Ultimately, compensation depends on the nature, extent and severity of the injury and loss suffered and expected life expectancy.
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