Cardiac Negligence and When to Claim Compensation
Medical negligence relating to heart conditions can be life-changing or, in the worst situations, life-threatening. If you or a loved one have suffered long-term problems due to negligent cardiac care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Negligent medical care of cardiac issues
Scrupulous and timely care of serious problems pertaining to the heart is essential for the patient's long-term health and well-being. Failings and delays can prove to fatal.
Negligent or substandard care, causing the patient to suffer a poor long-term outcome could include the following:
- A failure to correctly recognise symptoms of a heart condition
- A failure to carry out an appropriate examination
- A failure to provide red flag warnings which would normally
- A failure to make a referral to a specialist when this would normally be considered as necessary
- An incorrect or inappropriate medication prescription
- A delay in treatment for a heart condition, thereby putting the patient's life at risk
The potential impact of negligent cardiac care
The impact of negligent medical care of a heart condition can devastate the life of a patient and their family. Even if an individual survives a serious heart condition, they may no longer be able to work and may have become dependent on care.
If such an appalling outcome is found to have been the result of negligent medical care, it would be possible to make a claim for compensation for the financial losses experienced.
When to claim compensation
It is important to bear in mind that compensation claims for medical negligence have to be issued with a court within three years of the date of the alleged negligence. If you think you may have a claim, contact a specialist solicitor promptly as they will need plenty of time before the deadline in which to analyse the quality of your care and its impact on you, if any.
Compensation claims for medical negligence are extremely complex. A legal specialist will be able to access your medical records and have access to the best medical experts who will assess your care. If it considered that you have a valid claim, a specialist solicitor will have the experience to negotiate the best settlement on your behalf.
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