Melanoma and Skin Cancer Claims

If you think you’ve suffered negligence on the part of medical professionals, talk to us. You might have a claim for skin cancer or melanoma medical negligence.

What is skin cancer?

There are two main types of skin cancer – both are treatable if detected early:

• Non-melanoma
  The most common and easiest to treat, this has nothing to do with moles on your skin. They tend to be sores or lumps that become inflamed and don’t heal. The two seen most often are Basal cell carcinoma and Squamous cell carcinoma.
  According to Cancer Research UK, there are around 152,000 new cases of non-melanoma in the UK every year.
• Melanoma
  This is a more dangerous form of cancer as it can spread. It can develop in existing moles, or as new marks on the skin. There are approximately 16,200 new cases in the UK each year.

When can you make a skin cancer claim?

If you have experienced sub-standard treatment or bad medical advice, you may be entitled to make a medical negligence claim. This can arise if, for example:

• You weren’t referred for tests soon enough
• Test results are incorrect
• Test results are interpreted incorrectly
• Failure to order biopsies
• Misdiagnosis – you’ve been told you have another condition

More about making a claim

How can First4Lawyers help?

Our expert solicitors deal with all kinds of cancer claim. They know how to take complex facts and build them into a case that will get you maximum compensation. No Win No Fee is available for claims in England and Wales.

Our claims advisors are friendly, approachable and ready to listen to your case, before advising you of your possible next steps.

How much compensation will I receive?

That very much depends on your individual case, what happened and the effect it’s likely to have on your life. A free chat with our claims advisors will give us a clearer picture of your circumstances.

Is there a time limit for making a claim?

Yes – usually three years from the ‘date of knowledge’. That is the date you became aware of the negligent behaviour. But there are exceptions to the rule so if you're not sure whether you have a claim, our understanding and compassionate advisors will help you work it out.

I think I have a claim, what do I do next?

Just give us a call, request a call back or start your claim online and we'll be in touch.

Our trained legal advisors will give you a free consultation, with no pressure or obligation on your part.  You can find out your options and decide what to do from there.