Stroke Misdiagnosis Claims

The consequences of a stroke can be devastating, even when it’s diagnosed and treated promptly. When doctors fail to recognise the warning signs, the effects are life-changing and sometimes fatal. If you or a loved one has been affected by stroke misdiagnosis, our solicitors could help you claim compensation.

Early warning signs associated with a stroke include:

Slurred speech
Numbness in one arm
Facial weakness
High blood pressure
Blood infections

The longer the blood supply to the brain is interrupted by a stroke, the more serious the chance of disability, brain injury or death. This makes it crucial that medical staff identify a stroke, or a potential onset of a stroke, at the earliest opportunity.

Over 60s are most at risk, but increasing numbers of younger people are becoming affected and paediatric strokes (childhood strokes) are a sad reality. Natural causes aren’t the only reason strokes happen – sometimes medical negligence leads to a stroke. For example, doctors might fail to monitor patients who are on medication that could increase the risk of suffering a stroke.

As the UK’s largest medical negligence team, we have the experience and expertise to help you make a compensation claim. We’ve represented thousands of clients over the years, and have acted for many people in stroke-related claims. We’ll help you access vital rehabilitation services as well as compensation, enabling you to be as independent as possible.

Contact one of our legal advisers on 0800 121 6567 for more information about how we could help you, or contact us online.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Are The Different Kinds Of Stroke?

A stroke happens when the brain’s blood supply is cut off, denying it oxygen and vital nutrients. They’re triggered by a range of factors, from high blood pressure to diabetes. The two main categories of strokes are:

Ischaemic, where a blood clot blocks an artery leading to the brain
Haemorrhagic, where a blood vessel near the brain bursts

Also known as a mini stroke, a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is another form of stroke. Although they can only last for a few minutes, TIAs share symptoms with full strokes and are often a sign that a major stroke is about to happen. This means that it’s vital they’re treated seriously – if a doctor fails to recognise the warning signs of a TIA, the consequences could be fatal.

If you’re worried that you’ve received substandard treatment for a stroke, please call one of our legal experts on 0800 121 6567 for an initial consultation, or contact us online.

How Are Strokes Misdiagnosed?

The early signs of a stroke should always be treated with urgency by medical staff. These symptoms include:

Face drooping
Arm weakness – the victim might not be able to lift one of their arms
Speech problems – the victim’s speech might be jumbled or slurred

A quick diagnosis is crucial – if it’s an ischaemic stroke you may need special drugs to break up blood clots, and the sooner these are prescribed the better.

However, all too often the symptoms of a stroke are mistaken for other, less immediately life-threatening conditions such as:

Inner ear infections
Migraine
Hypoglycaemia

The longer a stroke is left undiagnosed and untreated, the greater the damage it does to the brain. If you or a loved one have suffered as a result of stroke misdiagnosis, our solicitors could help you work out what went wrong in your treatment. Call us on 0800 121 6567 for free initial advice, or contact us online.

What Are The Effects Of A Stroke Misdiagnosis?

The consequences of a stroke are often devastating, affecting many different aspects of your life. We’ll fight to make sure that these effects are taken into account by your compensation, instructing independent medical experts to...

... investigate your injuries. Some of the most common effects of a stroke include issues with:

Communication
Continence
Emotions
Movement
Tiredness
Vision

If your stroke was misdiagnosed, these problems may be more severe than they would have been if you’d received a timely diagnosis. Call us on 0800 121 6567 for a free initial consultation with one of our legal advisers.

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