Brain Injury and Claiming Compensation for Medical Negligence
An injury to the brain can leave a patient suffering lifelong difficulties. If this terrible outcome is due in full or in part to substandard medical care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
The right to claim compensation
If substandard medical care causes a patient to suffer a worse long-term outcome than would have been the case with competent care, the law allows the patient to make a claim for compensation.
Such a claim addresses not only the patient's pain and suffering but also the impact on the patient and their loved ones in terms of financial losses. For example, if an individual is no longer able to work and earn an income because of the severity of their symptoms, this financial loss would be taken into account.
Causes of acquired brain injury
Although, a brain injury can often be the result of an accident, such as a road traffic accident, it can sometimes also occur as the result of a delay in the diagnosis of a serious medical condition.
If medical professionals fail to recognise the symptoms of a condition which results in the patient suffering a life-changing brain injury, they may be regarded as having been negligent and it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
The following conditions are examples of where a misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis could lead to a catastrophic outcome and the impact of brain injury:
- Stroke
- Hydrocephalus
- Infective endocarditis
- Encephalitis
- Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism
Claiming compensation
A severe brain injury can cause an individual to suffer permanent and life-changing complications, the impact of which can be addressed in a successful compensation claim.
For example, if an individual is no longer able to work or is restricted in the hours or nature of employment, a successful claim would take account of these financial losses.
Additionally, if an individual requires personal support or care due to the severity of their symptoms, these costs should also be taken into account in a successful compensation claim.
Speak to a medical negligence specialist
If you believe that you or a loved one have suffered a life-changing brain injury due to substandard medical care, contact Glynns Solicitors. Specialists in medical negligence law, we have a team of experienced legal experts who will be very happy to talk to you regarding the suitability of making a claim.
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