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Delayed or Missed Cancer Diagnosis Claims
Clear guidance for individuals and families affected by delayed, incorrect, or missed cancer diagnoses, including an overview of your legal options and the steps involved in bringing a claim
Cancer misdiagnosis claims require careful investigation of when symptoms first appeared, what tests were carried out, and whether an earlier diagnosis could have changed the course of treatment. Independent medical evidence is often essential to establish whether the delay caused avoidable harm.
Our team examines the full history of your care, including referrals, scans, pathology and follow-up, to understand where opportunities to diagnose cancer may have been missed and what impact that had on your treatment and prognosis.
Our services
We advise on a wide range of cancer misdiagnosis claims. Explore the areas below to see which type of claim may be relevant to your circumstances.
Cancer misdiagonsis claim process and time limit in Ireland
Compensation guidance for delays in cancer diagnosis
Compensation guidance for breast cancer misdiagnosis
Compensation guidance for cervical cancer claim in Ireland
Three steps, taken at your pace
01
Share your experience
Speak with a solicitor about your diagnosis, the symptoms or concerns you raised, and how any delay or error affected your treatment. We explain the possible next steps clearly.
02
Reviewing your care
We examine your medical records, scans, test results and treatment history, and where necessary seek independent expert opinion on whether the diagnosis or care fell below the expected standard.
03
Progressing your claim
If there are grounds to proceed, we manage the claim from investigation through to resolution, keeping you updated and explaining each stage as the case develops.
We measure our work not by outcomes alone, but by whether you and your family felt heard, respected and supported through an exceptionally difficult time.
The commitment behind every medical negligence case we take on.
Real outcomes for real people
Cancer Misdiagnosis
Confidential settlement in delayed cervical cancer diagnosis case (HSE and Quest Diagnostics)
A confidential settlement was reached on behalf of our client in a delayed cervical cancer diagnosis claim in Ireland against the HSE and Quest Diagnostics
Every case is different. Previous outcomes do not indicate the outcome of any future case.
The individuals behind Ireland’s most complex medical negligence cases
Your case will be led by Ireland’s most experienced litigators. Email us at [email protected]
Managing Partner
Considered one of Ireland's most experienced litigators in complex group actions. Helps clients take on institutions with structure, care, and results.
Partner
National lead on CAMHS group claims. Supports families failed by mental health care with calm, clear guidance.
Head of Legal Services
Susan Hannon is a qualified barrister with over 15 years of experience managing a wide variety of Personal Injury cases.
Solicitor
Experienced in complex sexual assault, historical abuse and medical negligence claims, including cases involving sensitive and serious injuries.
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Solicitor
A highly experienced solicitor with over 25 years in litigation, handling workplace injury, medical negligence and historical abuse claims.
Solicitor
Experienced in medical negligence, personal injury and sexual assault claims, with a strong background in complex litigation.
Solicitor
Norman Spicer works in the areas of historical abuse, illegal adoption and lariam cases.
Solicitor
Dual-qualified in Ireland and New York, with experience representing clients in medical negligence, personal injury and Defence Forces claims.
Solicitor
Lorcan is experienced in civil litigation, including commercial litigation, personal injury, and medical negligence.
Head of Litigation
One of Coleman Legal LLP’s most experienced litigators, with over 40 years handling personal injury and medical negligence claims.
Associate Solicitor
Experienced across complex litigation matters, including defective blocks, sexual abuse, medical negligence and personal injury claims.
Associate Solicitor
Experienced in representing survivors of sexual assault and historical abuse in complex and highly sensitive legal claims.
Frequently asked questions
A claim may arise where cancer was missed, diagnosed late or incorrectly diagnosed, and this caused avoidable harm or affected your treatment options. Establishing this usually requires an independent medical opinion.
Time limits apply to cancer misdiagnosis claims in Ireland and are generally calculated from the date you became aware of the injury. Different rules can apply in certain circumstances, so we recommend seeking legal advice as early as possible.
We usually begin by reviewing your medical records, scans, test results and treatment history. We may then obtain an independent expert opinion to assess whether the diagnosis or care fell below the expected standard and, where appropriate, issue proceedings.
Timeframes vary depending on the complexity of the case, the medical evidence required and the extent of the harm caused. We will give you a realistic assessment as your case progresses.
We explain how legal costs work clearly at your first consultation, so you understand the position before deciding whether to proceed.
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This content is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should seek independent legal advice specific to your circumstances. In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.