Yes. If your liver cancer was diagnosed too late, or treated improperly because of clinical errors, you may be entitled to claim compensation from the NHS. This could involve missed symptoms, delayed referrals, or mistakes in interpreting test results.

Claims are usually made against NHS Resolution, which handles legal cases on behalf of NHS trusts. If that delay or error caused your condition to worsen – or reduced your treatment options – you could have a strong case.

The value of a claim depends on the impact of the negligence. You may be able to claim for:

• General damages: covering pain, suffering, loss of amenity, or emotional trauma.
• Special damages: for financial losses such as missed earnings, care costs, travel expenses, or private treatment.

In more serious cases, such as where liver function has been significantly impaired or life expectancy reduced, settlements can reach six figures. We’ll make sure your full future needs are accounted for.

Liver cancer often presents subtly in early stages, leading to delays in diagnosis. Key symptoms include:

• Fatigue or general weakness.
• Upper abdominal pain or swelling.
• Nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite.
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
• Unexplained weight loss.
• Dark urine or pale-coloured stools.

If these symptoms were missed or dismissed without appropriate testing, and your cancer progressed as a result, you may have grounds to claim.

Yes. You can make a liver cancer claim for someone else if they:

• Are under 18.
• Lack mental capacity.
• Have passed away due to negligent liver cancer care.

We understand how sensitive these cases can be, and will guide you through the process with compassion and care.

When liver cancer is caught early, surgery or targeted therapies can be life-saving. But if diagnosis is delayed, it may allow the tumour to grow or spread, thus reducing treatment options and long-term outcomes.

You may be eligible for compensation if earlier intervention would have allowed for less invasive treatment, improved your prognosis, or avoided unnecessary suffering. We’ll help you understand whether your care fell below standard and what your options are.

Research revealed the startling finding that 4 out of every 10 people diagnosed with cancer have been misdiagnosed at least once before the disease was correctly identified.

While exact figures vary depending on the study and cancer type, research consistently shows that a significant proportion of cancer cases are initially missed, mistaken for something else, or diagnosed later than they should be.