Claiming Compensation for Charcot Foot Medical Negligence
The long-term effects of medical negligence in relation to diabetes and charcot foot can mean permanent disability for the patient. It may also justify a claim for compensation.
Long-term symptoms of charcot foot
Undiagnosed and untreated, charcot foot can cause a lifetime of disability for the individual affected. This may be in the form of loss of mobility due to deformity of the foot. The on-going impact can make many aspects of life extremely difficult including being able to work. Some areas of employment may be completely inaccessible to the individual suffering with this painful condition.
It is, therefore, essential that early signs of charcot foot are correctly identified by medical professionals and appropriate treatment recommended in order to prevent the continued decline of the patient's mobility.
Early signs of charcot foot
An aching pain inside the foot may indicate a problem. Redness and swelling may further suggest that there is an underlying problem. There may even be a clear sign of deformity.
Charcot foot is a condition which can develop where damage to the foot occurs but the individual affected, due to poor nerve function, does not realise and continues to use the foot normally, causing the problem to worsen. It is possible that additional structural issues may develop within the foot or around the ankle as a consequence of the continued use of the foot, gradually eroding the patient's mobility and leaving them in considerable pain.
As charcot foot is often associated with diabetes, a diagnosis of this condition should also raise alarm bells when a patient is having difficulties with their feet. A failure to make the connection between the two physical problems of diabetes and foot problems may mean that the significance is missed and the patient becomes increasing disabled.
Claiming compensation
Compensation claims for medical negligence are extremely complex, often requiring the input of a number of medical experts as well as the guidance of a skilled specialist lawyer.
Nonetheless, a successful claim, can provide recompense for the patient's pain, suffering and financial losses where medical professionals are found to have provided only substandard care.
If you or a loved one are struggling with the long-term impact of charcot foot due to a failure by medical practitioners to recognise the signs and symptoms of the disabling condition, contact Glynns Solicitors.
Experts in medical negligence compensation, one of our team of specialist solicitors will be very happy to discuss your situation.
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