If you or a loved one has suffered due to a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, we can help you claim for medical treatment, suffering, and long-term consequences. There are no upfront fees.
A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis claim allows you to seek compensation if you have suffered harm or worsened health due to a medical professional failing to diagnose a condition correctly or in time.
Misdiagnoses and delays in diagnosis can occur in various situations, including:
Even if the circumstances surrounding the misdiagnosis seem clear, we can help you understand your rights and pursue a claim.
If you've suffered from a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, you may be entitled to claim for:
You pay nothing to start your claim and nothing while it runs.
We only handle personal injury and clinical negligence claims, from first advice through to court if it comes to that.
If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs and you keep 100% of your compensation.
Our legal insurance covers the costs if your claim doesn't succeed.
We'll look at what happened and tell you honestly whether you have a claim. There's no pressure to go ahead.
We'll tell you plainly how your claim looks, and keep you updated as it moves.
We help clients across Northern Ireland, in person or by phone, email or video.
A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis claim allows you to seek compensation if you've been harmed due to a healthcare professional failing to diagnose your condition correctly or in time.
If a delay in diagnosis or an incorrect diagnosis has led to worsened health or a more serious condition, you may have a valid claim. We offer a free consultation to assess your case.
You can claim for a range of conditions, including heart attack or stroke delays, infections, neurological conditions, and psychiatric disorders.
In Northern Ireland, the general time limit is three years from the date of discovery of the misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. It's best to get advice early, while the evidence is fresh.
The amount of compensation depends on the severity of your condition, additional medical costs, and the impact on your life. We can provide an estimate once we review your case.
Most claims settle without going to court. If yours does go to court, we represent you.
You will need medical records, diagnosis reports, expert opinions, and other documentation to support your claim. We can help gather the necessary evidence for your case.
Yes, emotional distress, such as anxiety or depression, caused by the misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis, can be included in your compensation claim.
Yes, you may be able to claim for worsened health or any additional treatment required due to the misdiagnosis or delay.
Our team will investigate the case, gather evidence, and challenge any denial of responsibility to ensure you receive fair compensation.
Medical negligence claims usually take longer than accident claims, often more than a year, because independent medical experts need to report on what went wrong and on the injury.
Yes, GP misdiagnosis claims are common. If a GP fails to properly diagnose a serious condition, you may be entitled to compensation.
Yes, hospital misdiagnosis can result in serious harm. If a doctor at a hospital misdiagnosed your condition, you may have a valid claim.
If your doctor failed to refer you to a specialist and your condition worsened as a result, you may be able to claim compensation for the harm caused.
Yes, private healthcare providers are held to the same standards as public healthcare professionals. If you've suffered due to a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis in a private clinic, we can help.
Conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, infections, mental health disorders, and neurological diseases are often misdiagnosed or diagnosed too late.
There are no upfront fees. If your claim succeeds, the other side pays your legal costs. If it doesn't, our legal insurance covers the costs.
Contact us by phone, email, or online form. We offer a free consultation to review your case and explain your options.
We only handle personal injury and clinical negligence claims. There are no upfront fees, our legal insurance covers the costs if your claim doesn't succeed, and if it succeeds you keep 100% of your compensation.
Kearney Law Group Ltd is a solicitors' practice regulated by the Law Society of Northern Ireland. Registered in Northern Ireland, company number NI663222. Registered office: Bishop Street Chambers, 26–28 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6PR.
Kearney Law Group only handles personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
We act for clients across Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Derry, Lisburn, Newry, Craigavon and Bangor. See all the areas we cover.
Contact us to arrange your free first conversation.
Belfast: Scottish Provident Building, 7 Donegall Square West, Belfast BT1 6JH
02890 912 938
Derry: Bishop Street Chambers, 26–28 Bishop Street, Derry BT48 6PR
02871 362 299
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8am – 8pm
Friday 9am – 5pm
