Claims involving delayed diagnosis or treatment

Michael is a direct access barrister who has been dealing with claims involving delayed diagnosis or treatment for over 15 years.

Claims involving delayed diagnosis can be challenging.The standard of duty for doctors and other medical practitioners is well-known. However, claims for delayed treatment and diagnosis usually have causation issues. Almost all clinical negligence claimants will (obviously) come to their clinician with major risks to their health already in place. Establishing whether, and precisely what, additional loss and damage has been caused by the alleged medical negligence is the issue at the heart of this area of practice.

The causes of injury can be complex and prognosis can be tricky. It may take skilled analysis and application to extract an early admission of liability from the practitioner responsible. Showing that there was a breach may well be the easy part. The more difficult aspect is showing how that breach caused any losses to the claimant.

Michael in many cases has been able to secure such an admission on behalf of his clients and therefore secure an early settlement. Michael works mainly on claims causing a worse outcome for cancer sufferers.

Valuation of a claim involving delayed diagnosis or treatment may run into millions of pounds. It is important to use someone who has experienced these heads of claim already.

Recent Testimonials

“Michael Shaw dealt with our case in the most professional manner. He was caring and courteous towards the Defendant who was a victim of domestic violence whilst displaying the utmost professionalism and giving her the advice and confidence to give evidence in the best way possible. His cross-examination technique, expertise and his confidence is what won the case in the end. Highly recommended! Thanks again Michael. Great result”

“I was the victim of negligence which left me with life, changing conditions, thank God I can still walk. I was introduced to Michael Shaw through a mutual friend. We made contact, and he took my case on. What an outstanding service, I was provided with. He was always there at the end of the phone and always returned my emails through some of the toughest times of my life. Even when he was on holiday with his family, which is outstanding service. He understood what I was going through, mentally and physically I can’t thank you enough for the service you provided me; and now the case has come to a resolution I can start to rebuild my life. I would always recommend him to friends and family”.

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