Cardiac Claims

Specialist support for cardiac negligence claims

Heart and circulatory diseases are responsible for over a quarter of all deaths in the UK, with more than 170,000 people dying each year. As the leading cause of premature death, timely diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions is critical.

When medical professionals fail to provide appropriate care, the consequences can be life-altering. Cardiac negligence refers to the failure to meet acceptable standards in diagnosing, treating, or managing heart-related conditions. This might involve:

• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of cardiac conditions
• Delays in emergency treatment or referral
• Incorrect medication or dosage
• Inadequate monitoring after surgery or discharge
• Failure to act on test results or warning signs

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.

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