If you or a loved one suffered from a stroke and are navigating the consequences of medical negligence, our panel of solicitors may help you receive a compensation payout to set you up on the correct path for recovery. How much compensation for stroke negligence awarded varies in each claim. However, our panel will utilise our skills and resources to get you a payout that best reflects your suffering.
Key Takeaways
- A stroke is a life-threatening condition that occurs when part of the brain’s blood supply is cut off.
- You may identify a stroke if a person experiences facial drooping, arm weakness and slurred speech.
- If you or a loved one is showing symptoms of a stroke, it is important to seek urgent medical attention.
- If a medical professional was negligent regarding the symptoms, you may claim stroke negligence compensation.
To start a stroke negligence claim for yourself or on behalf of a loved one for free today, contact our friendly advisors by:
- Discussing the circumstances of your claim over the phone by calling 0800 408 7826
- Asking a question about medical negligence claims in our live chat.
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- How Much Compensation For Stroke Negligence Could Be Awarded?
- What Other Damages Are Factored Into Stroke Negligence Compensation?
- Can Interim Payments Be Claimed For Stroke Negligence?
- Who Can Claim For Negligent Stroke Treatment?
- What Are Some Examples Of Stroke Medical Negligence?
- How To Begin The Stroke Negligence Compensation Claim Process
- Get Help From How Much Compensation With Your Stoke Negligence Claim
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Learn More
How Much Compensation For Stroke Negligence Could Be Awarded?
If you are wondering, ‘How much compensation for stroke negligence may I receive?’, this ultimately depends on the severity of the suffering. As such, the amount of compensation that is typically awarded for successful stroke negligence claims varies in each case.
The compensation awarded for the physical and mental harm suffered due to the substandard care is calculated under the head of claim general damages.
The amount is calculated by the solicitor appointed to your claim. In doing so, they typically refer to an independent medical assessor’s report of the suffering experienced by your loved one or yourself and compensation guidelines from the Judicial College (JCG).
In the table below, you can find examples from the JCG, except for the top figure, of suggestive compensation brackets for injuries and illnesses associated with stroke negligence. However, they are not guaranteed.
| Injuries | Compensation Guideline | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Serious Injuries and Significant Financial Losses | Up to £1 million plus | Considered for multiple injuries that are serious, imposing significant financial losses. |
| Tetraplegia (Quadriplegia) | £396,140 to £493,000 | Cases within the middle bracket are for no pain but awareness of disability. Cases in the higher bracket consider physical pain and problems with their senses and speech, indicating brain damage. |
| Paraplegia | £267,340 to £346,890 | This award depends on the person's level of pain, life expectancy and age and the impact it has on their sexual function. |
| Very Severe Brain Damage | £344,150 to £493,000 | Factors considered include the claimant's life expectancy, physical limitations, sensory impairment and psychological and behavioural problems. |
| Moderately Severe Brain Damage | £267,340 to £344,150 | This is considered if the claimant is seriously disabled. The award depends on their life expectancy, physical limitations, ability to communicate and whether they are dependent on others. |
| Moderate Brain Damage (i) | £183,190 to £267,340 | This is considered for moderate to severe intellectual deficits, personality changes, speech and sensory problems and no employment prospects. |
| Moderate Brain Damage (ii) | £110,720 to £183,190 | This is considered for moderate to modest intellectual deficits, but there is a slight chance of employment. |
| Moderate Brain Damage (iii) | £52,550 to £110,720 | This is considered if memory and concentration are affected, their ability to work is reduced, and they suffer from fatigue. |
| Severe Psychiatric Damage | £66,920 to £141,240 | Factors considered include the person's ability to work, their relationships, the success of treatment and prognosis. |
| Moderately Severe Psychiatric Damage | £23,270 to £66,920 | Factors considered are the same as those listed above, but with a better prognosis. |
For more examples of stroke negligence compensation, please contact our friendly advisors.
What Other Damages Are Factored Into Stroke Negligence Compensation?
You may also be compensated for any momentary losses you incurred due to the harm suffered resulting from the substandard medical care you received. This is calculated under the head of claim special damages. The following headings provide examples of financial losses associated with stroke negligence claims.
Loss Of Earnings
You may claim for a loss of earnings if you took time off work during your recovery period. If you suffered life-changing damage and are no longer able to work, future loss of earnings may also be factored into the claim.
Care Expenses
Stroke patients often require long-term care and support. If you or a loved one made payments for this, reimbursements may be available. Any future care costs may also be considered.
Medical Costs
Strokes can be intense and complicated conditions that require patients to undergo extensive treatment. So, if you or your loved one paid medical costs for private treatment or prescriptions, you may be compensated for them.
Home Adaptations
If the stroke caused you or your loved one mobility problems, this may require home adaptations to support mobility, such as ramps, stairlifts and accessible bathrooms. Any costs made towards these may be considered under special damages.
Car Adaptations
If any car adaptations, such as vehicle ramps or steps, were fitted for you or your loved one following a stroke, you may be reimbursed for this as part of the compensation payout.
Rehabilitation And Recovery
Stroke patients are often required to undergo various forms of speech therapy and physiotherapy. If you or your loved one needed to make this payment, it may be claimed back.
If you would like to learn more about the special damages you may claim compensation for, contact our helpful advisors.
Can Interim Payments Be Claimed For Stroke Negligence?
You or your loved one may be eligible for an interim payment if you are required to pay medical costs following the stroke negligence. This is an early payment of a portion of the compensation and must be approved by a court. The interim payment you receive will then be taken from the overall compensation figure awarded.
If you would like to apply for an interim payment to help pay for your loved one’s care following a stroke, please contact our advisors.
Who Can Claim For Negligent Stroke Treatment?
Anyone who suffered from stroke negligence may be able to start a claim if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- A medical professional owed them a duty of care
- The medical professional breached their duty of care
- This resulted in the patient’s avoidable and unnecessary harm
All medical professionals must follow good medical practice to ensure they fulfil their duty of care. Any substandard treatment they provide may be considered negligent. If such conduct resulted in your unnecessary suffering, you may be eligible to claim stroke negligence compensation.
If your loved one suffered from stroke negligence and lacks the mental capacity to start a claim, you may act as a litigation friend and claim on their behalf.
Can Stroke Negligence Compensation Be Claimed Against The NHS?
If you or your loved one suffered from stroke negligence in the care of NHS medical professionals, you may be eligible to start a claim. Such claims are processed through NHS Resolution. This is a body within the NHS that deals with complaints and disputes regarding the conduct of medical professionals. Our panel of solicitors may support you with this.
Contact our advisors today to find out if you are eligible to start a stroke negligence claim.
What Are Some Examples Of Stroke Medical Negligence?
If medical professionals fail to provide the correct standard of care, there are many ways stroke negligence may arise. For example:
- You or a loved one may be in A&E after suffering from a stroke. However, medical professionals failed to perform an MRI or CT scan to check for blood clots in the brain. If a blood clot were present and untreated, causing irreversible brain damage, this may be considered negligent.
- You may place an emergency call to 999 as your loved one is having stroke symptoms. However, paramedics drove to the incorrect address, causing a delay in treatment. As such, your loved one suffers irreparable damage.
- You may visit your GP as you were experiencing loss of balance, vision problems and muscle weakness. However, your GP said this was caused by migraines, failing to send you for further tests. If you then experienced a stroke, which may have been prevented, this misdiagnosis may be considered medical negligence.
For more examples of stroke negligence, reach out to our friendly advisors.
How To Begin The Stroke Negligence Compensation Claim Process
To begin the stroke negligence claims process, you must be able to prove that a medical professional caused you or your loved ones avoidable suffering. You can do this by obtaining evidence.
Examples of evidence that may support a stroke negligence claim include:
- Copies of your medical records
- Copies of prescriptions and test results
- Diary entries of your symptoms
- Photographs of your condition
- Copies of complaints made regarding the treatment
- Correspondence with the medical professional
- Records of financial losses, such as medical bills
There is also a time limit in place for medical negligence claims under the Limitation Act 1980. This means that you have 3 years from the date you suffered from the negligence, or received knowledge of it, to start a claim. However, there may be some exceptions to this, such as claiming on behalf of a loved one who lost their mental capacity due to a stroke.
If you have any questions about how to begin the stroke negligence process, please ask our helpful advisors.
Get Help From How Much Compensation With Your Stoke Negligence Claim
If you or a loved one suffered from stroke negligence, you may be able to claim compensation with the support of our excellent panel of solicitors at How Much Compensation.
Understandably, strokes can have a significant financial impact on patients and their families, so you may be worried about the cost of seeking legal support. However, our panel of solicitors operate on a No Win No Fee basis, under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).
This means that you can seek their support without any upfront solicitor fees and will only pay a success fee if your claim is successful. Further, this amount is small, legally capped and taken out of your compensation.
More benefits of claiming with our panel of solicitors are that:
- They are specialists in medical negligence claims
- They have undergone extensive education and training
- They have a number of combined years of experience
- They will try to get you the highest payout possible
- They will set you up on the path to recovery
- Offer countless support and specialist advice
Contact Our Team Of Advisors
If you have any questions regarding the contents of this guide or would like to start a stroke negligence claim, contact our advisors by:
- Calling them on 0800 408 7826 to discuss the circumstances of your stroke claim
- Asking one of our human advisors a question about stroke claims in our live chat
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some of our frequently asked questions regarding stroke negligence claims.
How Is A Stroke Typically Diagnosed?
Strokes are typically diagnosed through blood tests, scans such as a CT, MRI and ultrasound or through an electrocardiogram (ECG).
What Are The Treatment Options For A Stroke?
Within 24 hours of suffering a stroke, the following treatment may be provided:
- Medicine for blood clots
- Surgery to remove blood clots
- Procedures to prevent pressure inside the skull
What Is The Stroke Recovery Time?
There is no general period of time it takes for a person to recover from a stroke. This typically depends on the severity of the stroke. For example, for some, it may take a few days or weeks. However, it may have life-changing effects on others.
Are There Stroke Risk Factors?
Numerous risk factors may cause a person to suffer from a stroke, including those with high blood pressure and cholesterol or a history of heart attacks, heart disease and obesity.
Learn More
If you would like to learn more about medical negligence claims, please read our informative guides that are linked below.
- A guide explaining medical negligence compensation
- Information about the claims limitation period
- Learn more key terms in our legal glossary
References
- Information about strokes, NHS.UK
- Access support after your stroke, NHS.UK
- Learn about disability benefits, GOV.UK
Thank you for reading this guide, which explains how much compensation for stroke negligence may be awarded for a successful claim.
