The claimant suffered an injury to the ankle, X-ray imagining revealed no fractures and the Claimant was diagnosed with a soft tissue injury and discharged from A&E with advice to rest.
Due to the injury the claimant was having symptoms of stress and insomnia. Medication was prescribed and the Claimant was referred to physiotherapy and to follow the hospitals discharge advise for a sprain.
The Claimant was later reviewed at a different hospital where MRI revealed a large fracture to the ankle requiring surgery to assist with the Claimants ongoing pain.
As a result of the delay in diagnosing the Claimants injury and providing appropriate treatment, the Claimant suffered an avoidable period of pain and suffering.
Resolution
Due to our determination and expert negotiating skills we secured £15,000 more for the Claimant than the Defendants initially offered. The case settled at £40,000.00.
Where might misdiagnosis or delay occur, and with what conditions?
Medical misdiagnosis and/or delay can occur in all areas of medical practice. However, are very common in the following settings:
- GP Negligence
- A&E Negligence
- Dental Negligence
- Hospital Negligence
- Surgical Negligence
Furthermore, medical misdiagnosis and/or delay can occur in diagnosing any medical conditions however are very common in the following medical conditions:
- Orthopaedic issues such as fractures and cauda equina syndrome.
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Heart attacks
- Strokes
- Infections
- Meningitis
Medical misdiagnosis and/or delay can severely affect an individual’s life, treatment options, recovery period and in more serious cases the chance of survival.
If you have been given the wrong medical advice or course of treatment which has left you in a debilitating condition, you may be eligible to make a medical misdiagnosis and/or delay claim.
Further reading
Medical misdiagnosis or delay – Oakwood Solicitors
NHS Resolution – FOI request archive
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