Cardiac negligence refers to instances where a healthcare provider, such as a doctor, nurse, or medical institution, fails to provide an acceptable standard of care in diagnosing, treating, or managing cardiac conditions. This negligence can lead to serious harm or even death for the patient. Examples of cardiac negligence can include misdiagnosis of a heart condition, surgical errors during cardiac procedures, medication errors, or failure to monitor a patient's cardiac health adequately.
The term cardiac simply means 'related to the heart' and cardiology refers to dealing with disorders of the heart.
- Common conditions that can be misdiagnosed including:
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- ischaemic heart disease, including angina and heart attacks (myocardial infarction)
- abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
- left heart failure (pulmonary oedema)
- Coronary heart disease (CHD)
- Strokes and transient ischemic attack (TIA – mini stroke)
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Aortic disease
- Left sided heart failure
- Right sided heart failure
- Negligent heart surgery
- Fatal failure of hospital staff to transfer patients to specialist heart wards
- Failure of doctors to recognise and treat endocarditis (infection of the heart)
- Failure to diagnose a rupture of aorta
- Failure to treat your heart condition
- Surgical errors during heart surgery
- Failure to refer you for tests or specialist care
- a heart attack was misdiagnosed, usually as gastritis/indigestion
- a delay in adequate treatment of high blood pressure caused injuries
- a failure to treat heart failure properly caused injuries
- failure to manage an arrhythmia appropriately, including following a cardiac arrest
Why take a cardiac compensation claim?
Treatment requires help from a number of specialist professionals who will help you with your recovery. That’s why it is important that you seek help from a knowledgeable and experienced legal team who can ensure you receive the medical attention and care you deserve, as well as the compensation to cover this and ensure you and your family are financially stable.
Navigating life following injury
There are several compelling reasons to consider pursuing a compensation claim for a traumatic brain injury:
- Financial relief: Medical bills, rehabilitation costs, assistance products, therapy and ongoing care for cardiac negligence can be significant. A successful compensation claim can help you cover these expenses, ensuring you receive the best possible treatment and support.
- Loss of income: Cardiac negligence can result in temporary or permanent disability, affecting your ability to work and earn a living. Compensation can provide financial stability in such situations.
- Rehabilitation and therapy: Ongoing rehabilitation and therapy is often necessary for cardiac negligence patients to regain their quality of life. Compensation can cover these vital services.
- Pain and suffering: Cardiac negligence can lead to immense physical and emotional suffering. Pursuing a compensation claim can help address the pain and suffering you or your loved one has endured.
- Holding responsible parties accountable: If your injury resulted from the negligence or intentional actions of another party, seeking compensation is a way to hold them accountable and prevent similar incidents in the future.
A compensation can cover
- Loss of earnings and pension arising due to the negligence
- Costs of treatment, therapies and equipment
- Ongoing care costs
- Lifestyle changes to accommodate any condition
- Physical and psychological conditions arising from negligence
Compensation Routes
We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your case and discuss your legal options. Let us help you seek justice and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. There are time scales and you should contact us as soon as possible to investigate an action for you
Your well-being is our priority, and we are committed to providing you with the legal representation you need during this challenging time.
Our solicitors understand the complex and long-lasting challenges posed by cardiac negligence.
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If you or a loved one has experienced an injury reach out to Speir Buchan today. We are here to provide not only expert legal guidance but also an understanding of the physical, emotional, and financial challenges you face. Together, we will work towards securing the compensation you deserve.
