Endocarditis Diagnosis Delays and When to Claim Compensation
If you or a loved one are facing the shocking consequences of a delay in diagnosing infective endocarditis, speak to a legal specialist to discuss the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
The right to compensation for medical negligence
If a person suffers a worse outcome following medical care than should have been the case with an appropriate level of care, they are legally entitled to claim compensation for the consequences of that negligence.
A successful compensation claim will address the financial losses and costs, as well as the patient's general pain and suffering insofar as they have been caused by the negligent care.
For example, if a patient is unable to work or requires some level of personal care because of the impact of negligent medical care, their loss of earnings or the costs of care may be included in their claim. This could also apply to the costs of equipment or specialist treatment that they may need.
Infective endocarditis and medical negligence
Where infective endocarditis is concerned, a delay in diagnosis which could otherwise have been avoided, may alter the patient's long-term outcome dramatically and justify a claim for compensation.
Prompt diagnosis of this infection of the lining of the heart is essential. A delay can leave the patient vulnerable to blood clots or a stroke or a heart attack.
Failures by medical professionals which might result in delayed diagnosis and treatment could include the following:
- A failure of examination, monitoring and assessment of patient history
- A failure to recognise the possible symptoms of infective endocarditis
- A misdiagnosis
- A failure to seek a second opinion or refer the patient for specialist intervention
- A delay in referring the patient for specialist intervention
- A misinterpretation of test or scan results
When to claim compensation
If you think that you or a loved one may be entitled to claim compensation, speak to a solicitor at the earliest possible moment. Compensation claims for medical negligence are associated with a three-year deadline and an investigation into the quality of the patient's care needs to be carried out before that deadline.
You will need the support of a legal specialist in order to carry out this investigation. They will be able to obtain copies of your medical records and will have access to the best medical experts who will analyse the quality of your medical care and identify any breaches of duty.
Specialist legal advice
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of highly experienced lawyers.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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