Delayed Stroke Diagnosis and When to Claim Compensation
The long-term impact of a stroke can be utterly devastating, affecting not only the quality of life of the patient but impacting the lives of their friends and family and all those who care for them. If negligent medical care has contributed to this appalling outcome, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
The right to compensation
A patient is legally entitled to claim compensation when substandard or negligent medical care has caused them to suffer a worse long-term outcome than would have been the case with an appropriate level of care.
It is important to bear in mind that claims for compensation have to be issued with a court within three years of the date of the alleged negligence so, if you suspect that either yourself or a loved one have been the victim of negligence, contact a specialist solicitor as soon as possible. An investigation into the quality of the patient's medical care is necessary, requiring an analysis of the patient's medical records and involving the assessment and input of the best medical experts. This can be a time-consuming process so make sure you instruct a solicitor promptly.
Life with the consequences of a stroke
Within a short period of time, a stroke can completely alter an individual's life, undermining their capacity to function independently, to work, to travel, to process information and express their thoughts. The individual may become partially or fully reliant on care and may suffer significant financial losses and costs due to the debilitating symptoms which their stroke has caused.
A delayed diagnosis can mean that the long-term consequences may be far worse than would have been the case had the signs and symptoms been recognised at an earlier stage.
Where this was possible, but where medical professionals failed to spot the signs or failed to make an accurate analysis or failed to carry out the necessary tests, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
This may occur in the GP surgery or in Accident and Emergency. It may occur following surgery where the patient's symptoms are not accurately diagnosed. Whatever the circumstances, if medical practitioners cause a delay in diagnosis and the patient suffers as a result, a successful compensation claim will help to address the many challenges which they now face.
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Glynns Solicitors is a long-established, dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced solicitors and extensive expertise in stroke medical negligence and its consequences.
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