Misdiagnosis Claim Calculator
Estimate your potential compensation for medical misdiagnosis or negligence. Calculate general damages, special damages, and financial losses instantly.
Claim Details
Enter your injury details and financial losses to estimate your claim
Select the category that best describes the long-term impact of the misdiagnosis.
Income lost due to time off work or reduced earning capacity.
Costs for private treatment, rehabilitation, or care.
Travel to appointments, home adaptations, etc.
Estimated Claim Value
General and special damages breakdown
Enter your injury details and financial losses above, then click Calculate Claim Value to see your estimate.
Typical Compensation Brackets
General damages for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity (PSLA) are typically assessed using the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). Below are standard brackets for clinical negligence.
| Injury Severity | Description | General Damages Bracket |
|---|---|---|
| Minor | Short-term impact, full recovery | £1,500 – £12,000 |
| Moderate | Significant recovery, lasting effects | £12,000 – £75,000 |
| Severe | Permanent disability, major life impact | £75,000 – £300,000 |
| Catastrophic | Life-changing, requires lifelong care | £300,000 – £2,000,000+ |
Medical Negligence FAQ
Everything you need to know about making a misdiagnosis claim, how compensation is calculated, and the legal process in the UK.
A misdiagnosis claim is a type of medical negligence claim where a healthcare professional fails to correctly diagnose a condition, leading to a delay in treatment, incorrect treatment, or a worsening of the patient’s condition.
Compensation is divided into two parts: General Damages (for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity) and Special Damages (for financial losses like lost earnings, medical costs, and care expenses). The Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) are typically used to assess general damages.
Yes, in the UK, the standard limitation period for clinical negligence claims is three years from the date of the misdiagnosis or from the ‘date of knowledge’ when you became aware that the misdiagnosis had occurred.
General damages compensate you for the physical and psychological impact of the injury (pain and suffering). Special damages reimburse you for actual financial losses incurred as a result of the negligence, such as lost income, travel expenses, and private medical treatment.
Yes, loss of earnings is a key component of special damages. If the misdiagnosis caused you to take time off work, lose your job, or reduced your future earning capacity, you can claim compensation for these financial losses.