Claiming Compensation for Diabetic Foot Medical Negligence
When an individual is suffering from diabetes, competent medical care of their feet is important in preventing permanent disability. A failure to recognise signs of developing problems may justify a claim for compensation.
Negligent medical care of diabetic foot
One of the ways in which diabetes can affect an individual is to reduce their awareness of sensation in the feet. Consequently, an injury to the foot may pass undetected, resulting in worsening defects and ultimately threatening disability.
It is essential that medical professionals, when given the opportunity, ensure that the health of the foot is carefully assessed and any signs of damage investigated.
Indications that there may be a problem might include discomfort in the foot, tenderness, swelling and discolouration.
If a small problem is allowed to continue unresolved, it may lead to far bigger problems resulting in charcot foot, deformity and problems with mobilisation.
In the long-term, loss of mobility may restrict an individual's capacity to earn a living or mean that they require some degree of care, triggering financial losses which may be recoverable through a compensation claim.
How to Claim Compensation
If you or a loved one are suffering significant difficulties due to the impact of negligent care of diabetic foot, you may wish to consider making a claim for compensation.
The first step is to contact a medical negligence legal specialist. Claims for compensation for medical negligence are extremely complex and require the skills of a specialist lawyer. They will be able to access your medical records and work with the best medical experts to assess the validity and potential value of your claim.
However, it is important to bear in mind that there is a deadline for the initiation of medical negligence claims. Referred to as the 'date of limitation', this deadline is three years from the date of the alleged negligence. This may sound a long time but a specialist lawyer will need plenty of time before this deadline to investigate the details of your care and the way in which the negligence, if any, has affected you.
If you think you may have a claim, act now to get legal advice.
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