£450,000 settlement for damages arising from a delay in diagnosis of cervical cancer

A claim for damages arising from a delay in diagnosis of cervical cancer. Initially we were instructed to consider a case against the client’s GP but following investigations expert evidence from a histopathologist was obtained which identified that our client’s cervical smears had been reported negligently by the Defendant Trust. By the time the cancer was diagnosed the client had a 5cm tumour of the uterine cervix. Our client required radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the treatment resulted in the premature onset of the menopause and consequent infertility. Owing to physical and psychological problems our client was unable to return to work on a full-time basis. Richard achieved a settlement of £450,000 for the client which included compensation for her injuries, her future loss of earnings and future treatment costs.