If mistakes have been made when diagnosing a stroke, the effects on you or a loved one can be devastating. Slater and Gordon’s specialist legal experts can help get the compensation you deserve.
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When does a stroke become a medical negligence claims?
If you or a loved one suffers a stroke, it can be completely devastating and life-changing. When a stroke occurs or is made worse as a result of mistakes made by a medical professional, you may be entitled to compensation for medical negligence.
What are the most common mistakes in stroke claims?
There are a number of mistakes that medical professionals can make that can lead to a stroke claim, such as:
Not monitoring patients who are at risk of having a stroke due to their medication and suffering a stroke
Not monitoring patients who have hypertension and suffer a stroke
Not monitoring patients who have high blood pressure and suffer a stroke
However, the most common mistake is failing to recognise the signs of a stroke and ensuring they get immediate medical attention. If the first signs of a stroke are recognised quickly, and there’s immediate medical intervention, there’s a much better chance of recovery.
What are the warning signs of a stroke?
Most people have heard of the FAST test as it’s been well promoted within the UK and as a result of the FAST tests, many lives have been saved. The FAST test is a way for you to easily remember the signs of a stroke, which are:
Face: Can the person smile? Has their face fallen on one side?
Arms: Can the person raise both arms and keep them there?
Speech: Can the person speak clearly? Is their speech slurred?
Time: If you see any of the three signs, you must call 999.
Other signs which must be taken seriously are:
Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, legs, hands or feet
Difficulty finding words or speaking in clear sentences
Sudden blurred vision or loss of sight in one or both eyes
Sudden memory loss or confusion, dizziness or a sudden fall
Sudden severe headache
If a medical professional has not recognised any of the warning signs of a stroke, and has therefore caused delays in a diagnosis, you may have the right to compensation
How much does it cost to make a stroke claim?
The majority of our stroke negligence claims are funded by a Conditional Fee Agreement, otherwise known as a No Win No Fee Agreement. This means if you lose your case, you will not have to pay any fees and therefore, there’s no financial risk to you. For further information about No Win No Fee agreements, read our Medical Negligence Fees page.
How much can I claim for stroke negligence?
Every case is different, and the final amount of compensation awarded will be based on the severity of the injury and the affect the injury has had on your life. Additionally, you’ll also be able to claim for any lost earnings, any long-term care, rehabilitation and any necessary house adaptations to maximise the chance of recovery and independent living.
We’ll also ensure that any compensation claim includes the cost of everything necessary to provide you with the best quality of life possible in the future, such as future care costs, future treatment and future loss of earnings.
To establish your full legal position, call us on freephone 0330 041 5869.
How much time do I have to claim?
If you believe you have a claim, it’s important that you seek advice from a lawyer who specialises in medical negligence cases as soon as possible, as there are time limits in place in England, Scotland and Wales. Generally, a claim should be made within three years from the date the negligence occurred or the date you were first aware that you had suffered a significant injury or illness due to negligence. However, there are exceptions. To read more about the time limits of making a claim, please read our Medical Negligence FAQs or our Medical Negligence Claims Guide.
Why choose Slater and Gordon?
We have many years' experience securing compensation for those who’ve suffered as a result of a stroke caused or made worse by medical negligence and will handle your case with the utmost sensitivity and with great care.
As well as lawyers who are experts in the field of medical negligence, we also have trained nurses and midwives on our team. We offer home and hospital visits and provide immediate representation and rehabilitation support.
If you or a family member have suffered a stroke as a result of medical negligence, and you feel that you're not getting the specialist legal advice you need from your current solicitor, we'll be happy to discuss switching your case to Slater and Gordon. Simply call our experts on 0330 041 5869 or contact us online.
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I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything Slater and Gordon have done to fight this case for us. I appreciate it has involved a lot of people. Please can you also thank the expert witnesses who have provided their expertise and help. Mr and Mrs H (medical negligence client)
I cannot recommend Slater and Gordon enough, throughout the entire period of the case, all the staff have been both very professional, and supportive. Mr Q (medical negligence client)
Kept informed regularly as to how my claim was going, prompt replies to any questions I had, excellent customer service at all times. Excellent service from all staff that have been involved in my claim. Ms S (medical negligence client)