Our team looks at making a medical negligence claim for a stroke. If you would like them to provide a free assessment of your case and details of No Win, No Fee funding, then please get in touch by calling 0333 888 0412 or sending us an email.

What is a stroke?

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, either by a blockage in the blood vessel (known as an ischemic stroke) or a bleed in the brain (known as a haemorrhage).

According to the Stroke Association, an individual suffers a stroke every 5 minutes in the UK. In the UK, strokes are the leading cause of death, accounting for 75% of deaths.

How is a stroke recognised?

A stroke can be identified by the following:

  • FAST acronym: Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech problems, and Time to call 999.
  • Headache
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Double vision

It is good practice to make yourself aware of the signs of a stroke, especially the FAST test, as with strokes being so common you never know when you may be in the presence of someone having a stroke and acting quickly could make a massive difference to that person’s outcome.

What are the causes of a stroke?

Strokes can be caused by various factors, including:

  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Uncontrolled atrial fibrillation

Treatment

If you have been diagnosed the following treatment plans may be offered, depending on your situation:

  • Thrombolysis – an infusion to break up the clot that is blocking the artery
  • Thrombectomy – an operation to remove the blood clot from an artery in the brain.

Why is time important?

If a person is suffering from a stroke, diagnosis and treatment must be performed swiftly, as delays can have a devastating impact, such as an increased chance of brain damage or death.

How we can help you

Where there has been medical negligence that has caused a stroke, or made its effects worse, then our team is here to assist. GPs are often the first to be consulted but have been criticised for care standards, especially in relation to diagnosing stroke.

If you or someone you know has suffered harm due to a delay in diagnosing or treating a stroke then you may wish to speak to one of our experienced clinical negligence solicitors about making a making a medical negligence claim for a stroke.

Our clinical negligence team can help recover compensation that will cover medical and therapeutic costs, as well as any loss of earnings, and the ‘pain and suffering’ of the event itself.

Please get in touch with our friendly team, who will be able to guide you on making a medical negligence claim for a stroke free of charge. If we can assist with your case then we will work on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Call us on 0333 888 0412 or send us an email.

Making a medical negligence claim for a stroke

Free Consultation

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  1. Phoning our confidential helpline on 0333 888 0412
  2. Sending details of your case to [email protected]
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How to Start Your Claim

Starting your medical negligence claim could not be simpler.

All you have to do is contact our friendly team for a free consultation. We will then walk you through the process. It's as easy as 1-2-3.

  1. We will assess the legal merits of your case, and tell you if we can assist.
  2. We will explain how No Win, No Fee funding works.
  3. When you are ready to go ahead, we will begin preparing your case.

What our clients say about us

We have over 1,200 reviews and an overall five-star rating on the independent legal review website, ReviewSolicitors.

Here is just a short selection of some of the reviews that our clients have left for our clinical negligence team:

Maddy Lawrence

“With the premature death of our eldest daughter, as it turned out, by clinical negligence, we were facing a very difficult journey both in proving fault and keeping heart and soul together. That we were able to, in terms of the fault element, was down to our professional legal team. They provided clear, calm and compassionate advice which got us through a horrendous inquest and subsequent legal maneuverers. They, in short, were magnificent and we are extremely grateful that we had them on our side.”

Great firm!

“I had an experience with Oliver Thorne who was nothing but helpful with settling my claim. He was very patient and professional as well as making sure I was happy and content throughout the whole process! Would highly recommend him if you’re looking for a solicitor!”

Compassionate, thorough, and outstanding legal support thus far

”Jade was incredibly friendly, taking the time to ask all the right questions and thoroughly investigate our case. Unlike previous solicitors, who dismissed us, Jade and the team at Slee Blackwell delved deeper and gave us renewed hope. We are extremely grateful for the dedication and professionalism in fighting for us. I would recommend Slee Blackwell to anyone in need of legal assistance.”

Mesh claim

“I cannot thank the team enough there understanding and empathy and the knowledge is outstanding. Caroline has been supportive every step of the way, she has informed me and kept me updated how the claim has progressed she has also had great understanding around my mental health and the physical damage I have occurred. I cannot thank the team enough. The team made this experience easier for me to deal with my emotional distress and pain.”

Thank you

“On behalf of all of us, we would like to thank you for your guidance, professionalism, humanity and kindness you have shown us all throughout this process. You have explained everything to us in clear and concise terms throughout and we are extremely grateful. We would have no hesitation recommending you and using your services in future. Thank you.”

Exceptional Service

“I have received expert advice throughout my case, the attention to detail is second to none. Their professional outlook and relatability means that I always recommend the firm. When I was unclear of any information or possible outcomes they took the time to speak with me on a personal level, confirming our conversation through email, I feel supported and understood and most of all they are empathetic, something that is often missing from large firms.”

Friendly, professional, knowledgeable.

“Oliver assisted me in the aftermath of my father’s sudden death in hospital. He helped me to draught my initial letter of complaint to the health authority, represented me and my mother at the inquest and ultimately succeeded in bringing a successful claim. I always felt I could approach Oliver with any questions and he would explain the legal processes in an understandable way. I would not hesitate to recommend him should anyone find themselves in a similar unfortunate position.”

Excellent solicitor

“I cannot recommend this firm highly enough and especially Caroline who is professional approachable and thorough, she works tirelessly and is a real credit to the firm, you are not made to feel like just a number as with other firms, it’s a pleasure to have such an excellent solicitor to represent you when you have gone through so much she is so understanding and knowledgeable.”

10 Reasons to Choose Our Team

  1. We are specialist clinical negligence solicitors who are recommended by the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners legal guides.
  2. We offer a nationwide service.
  3. We have a five-star ranking on the independent legal review platform, ReviewSolicitors.
  4. Team leader Oliver Thorne is an accredited AvMA panel lawyer.
  5. We have been awarded Lexcel accreditation by the Law Society for excellence in client care.
  6. We offer a sympathetic, understanding and refreshingly jargon-free approach.
  7. We believe that clients should be treated as valued individuals, not a number or just another problem to be solved.
  8. We have close links with independent medical professionals, and can therefore ensure we get the best possible expert input for your claim.
  9. We operate a medical negligence helpline which you can call on 0333 888 0412 for a free, no obligation consultation and case assessment. You can also contact our helpline by email at [email protected].
  10. We fund cases on a no win – no fee basis, so worries about legal costs should not put you off seeking justice.