Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims

Missed and delayed cancer diagnosis claims

If your cancer diagnosis was missed or delayed, or you did not receive the cancer treatment you should have received, Osbornes can help.

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  • “Osbornes, is described as having ‘superb judgement and a medical knowledge that is second to none.”

  • “Her level of detail in dealing with cases is forensic.”

This page will guide you through the cancer misdiagnosis claims process. You will learn more about our specialist cancer claims team and get answers to some of your biggest questions. Finally, we will show you examples of our work and how we have helped our clients obtain highly favourable settlements in their cancer misdiagnosis compensation claim.

Fearless advocates for cancer patients

Our medical negligence team is one of the most experienced and reputable in the country. Through our partnerships with Action Against Medical Accidents and other charities, we are at the forefront of fighting for patients’ rights and improving the complaints management process when things go wrong. We fight to get cancer patients an explanation, an apology, and the compensation they need to comfortably manage their new reality.

Expert cancer misdiagnosis claims advice

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be one of the scariest moments in your life. The realisation that you could have had better treatment options if your cancer had been caught earlier adds to the devastation.

When you choose Osbornes to represent you, our lawyers make it their responsibility to support you through this difficult experience. As well as pursuing compensation for misdiagnosis on your behalf, we focus on arranging the physical, practical and emotional support you need to help you through your cancer journey and beyond.

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For a free initial conversation call 020 7485 8811

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    • “The team is very quick and efficient in responding."

      CHAMBERS UK 2023

    • "Obsbornes Law is always client-focused and works tirelessly to obtain the best outcomes for clients."

      CHAMBERS UK 2023

    • ‘They are ambitious for their clients and expect high standards from all who work with them.’

      Legal 500 2023

    • "Osbornes somehow combine the accessibility of a local firm, with the professional standards of a national or city outfit."

      Legal 500 2023

    • "Osbornes, is described as having ‘superb judgement and a medical knowledge that is second to none."

      Legal 500 2023

    • Stephanie has developed a particularly strong reputation for her handling of birth injury claims, as well as cases concerning surgical negligence and delays in surgery.

      Chambers UK

    • "An excellent firm which achieves fantastic outcomes for clients."

      Legal 500 2021

    • "Stephanie Prior takes on complex cases and gets excellent results. She has a background in medicine which serves her clients well and is a realistic but tough litigator."

      Legal 500 2021

    • "Stephanie Prior is hugely dedicated, adored by her clients, tenacious, efficient and extremely knowledgeable."

      Legal 500 2021

    • "Stephanie Prior is very good with troubled clients and is easily able to make them feel at ease."

      Legal 500 2021

    • "Stephanie shows sensitivity and deals with things in an understanding way."

      Chambers UK 2021

    • Osbornes provides a very intimate and personal client service which is increasingly rare in this sector.

      Legal 500 2020 - Clinical Negligence

    • The lawyers in the team are highly experienced and will drive cases very hard on behalf of their clients.

      Legal 500 2020 - Clinical Negligence

    • "Stephanie Prior has a realistic attitude to the complexities of the cases. She wins the trust of her clients and goes the extra mile to ensure they get the best outcomes."

      Legal 500 2020 - Stephanie Prior

    • "Stephanie Prior... manages a varied caseload, including obstetric claims, child and adult brain injury cases and fatal and non-fatal spinal cord injury cases."

      Chambers UK

    • "Stephanie is experienced, knowledgeable of all aspects of clinical negligence work, and strategic in running cases."

      Chambers UK

    • "An exceptional outfit. They take on difficult cases, fight hard and win."

      Chambers UK

    • "The team were extremely professional in putting my needs first. There was a joined-up approach to catering for the client, and all lawyers involved were briefed and constructive."

      Chambers UK

    • Stephanie Prior is always very professional and kind. Highly recommended.

      Medical Negligence Client

    • Quite simply excellent, with a highly competent and well-rounded team. They understand complex medical litigation and have been our lifesavers, and we will always owe them our immense gratitude.

      Medical Negligence Client

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    • Times best law firms 2023

    Contact us today

    For a free initial conversation call 020 7485 8811

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