Cardiac Negligence Claims

Introduction to heart disease & cardiac claims

Heart disease remains one of the most significant health challenges in the UK, causing over 170,000 deaths each year and leaving many more people living with long-term disability. When medical professionals fail to provide the standard of care expected in diagnosing or treating heart conditions, the consequences can be devastating. Cardiac claims arise when patients suffer avoidable harm due to medical negligence, such as

• Delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis of cardiac conditions
• Poor management of conditions like myocardial infarction, heart failure and coronary heart disease.
• Incorrect medication or dosage
• Inadequate monitoring after surgery or discharge
• Failure to act on test results or warning signs or abnormal vital signs
• Inappropriate treatment, such as mismanagement or incorrect interventions, which can worsen a patient’s condition and lead to further harm

If you or a loved one has experienced substandard care resulting in serious health problems, you may be entitled to make a cardiac compensation claim. Seeking compensation can help you access the support and treatment you need to move forward after suffering from heart disease or related cardiac conditions.

How does negligence occur in relation to common heart conditions?

Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for heart conditions. Clinical negligence can have devastating consequences in cases such as:

• Stroke – Delay in recognising or treating a stroke.
• Heart attack – Missed warning signs or slow emergency response. Read our blog post: misdiagnosis of heart problems
• Arrhythmias – Failure to monitor or treat abnormal heart rhythms.
• Heart failure – Poor ongoing management.
• Endocarditis – Delayed diagnosis of this serious infection can cause severe complications.
• Angina – Misinterpreting chest pain can mean missed chances to prevent a heart attack.
• High blood pressure (hypertension) – This condition is sometimes misdiagnosed, increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke if left untreated.
• Blood clot – Failure to diagnose or treat a blood clot can result in heart attacks, strokes, or other serious complications

Gathering evidence for your cardiac negligence claim

Building a strong cardiac negligence claim depends on collecting clear and comprehensive evidence to show what went wrong and how it has affected you.

• Medical records – These are the foundation of your case. They provide details of your diagnosis, the treatment you received, and any potential errors or omissions made by healthcare professionals.
• Witness statements – Accounts from family members, friends, or healthcare staff can offer valuable insight into your symptoms, the care you received, and how the incident has impacted your daily life.
• Independent medical experts – Opinions from cardiologists or other specialists are often needed to confirm that the treatment you received did not meet acceptable medical standards.

Together, this evidence helps to demonstrate that substandard care led to avoidable harm, laying the groundwork for a successful cardiac negligence claim.

Making a cardiac negligence claim

If you or a loved one has suffered due to mistakes in the diagnosis, treatment, or management of a heart condition, you may have grounds for a medical negligence claim.

To succeed, you will need to show:

• That the care you received fell below the standard expected of a competent medical professional; and
• That this failure directly caused you harm or made your condition worse.

How much compensation can I get for a cardiology negligence claim?

The amount of compensation you could receive will depend on the severity of your health problems, their impact on your life, and any financial losses you have incurred.

As medical negligence specialists, our solicitors understand how cardiac claims are valued. We work quickly to assess your rehabilitation needs, your financial losses, and any support you may need in the future. Compensation can go towards covering expenses such as:

• Wages lost through additional surgery or extended recuperation time
• Lost earnings and loss of future earning potential
• Medical expenses
• Travel expenses
• The cost of specialist equipment or medications
• Mobility aids and personal care

Real life examples of cardiac negligence claim

• Osbornes Law secured £900,000 for a man left paralysed after carers missed 142 visits, causing him to miss stroke medication and suffer a life-changing stroke. Find out more here.
• Osbornes Law secured compensation for a man misdiagnosed with asthma despite heart attack symptoms, leading to delayed treatment and permanent heart damage. Find out more here.
• Osbornes Law secured justice for a family after hospital failures led to a fatal missed diagnosis of aortic dissection, resulting in a fatal negligence claim. Find out more here.

Why choose Osbornes Law?

At Osbornes Law, our experienced clinical negligence solicitors will:

• Review your medical records with independent experts
• Advise you clearly on the strength of your case
• Handle all communication with the NHS or private providers
• Seek compensation for pain, suffering, loss of earnings, care needs, and future treatment

We act on a no win, no fee basis in most cases, and we understand how distressing these experiences can be. If you think that you or a loved one has suffered due to medical negligence, get in touch with our specialist team. We are here to help.

To speak with one of our solicitors, contact us by:

• Filling in our online enquiry form; or
• Calling us on 020 7485 8811