Medical Negligence

Neurology and Stroke

Neurological conditions and the consequences of a stroke can be significant for the person involved, their friends and families.

Neurology is the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system – including nerves, blood vessels, the brain and the spinal cord. Neurological conditions can be:

• Sudden onset conditions (e.g. acquired brain injury or spinal cord injury)
• Intermittent conditions (e.g. epilepsy, ME)
• Progressive conditions (e.g. motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s disease or later stages of multiple sclerosis)

Neurological conditions can be significant for the person involved, their friends and families and claims for medical negligence in this area could result from:

• Delays in diagnosis or misdiagnosis of neurological conditions
• Failure to treat or mistreatment
• Neuro-surgical errors
• Inadequate after care following surgery or treatment

Sadly, such negligence can lead to significant disability and long-lasting symptoms and, in the severest cases, can be fatal.

Stroke

The consequences of a stroke can be devastating and sometimes fatal. Consequently, it is important that the early warning signs are noted and acted upon and that patients who are on medication that increases the risk of suffering a stroke, are monitored appropriately.

Early warning signs associated with a stroke include:

• Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech
• Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg (especially on one side of the body)
• Sudden visual problems in one or both eyes
• Sudden difficulty walking or dizziness, loss of balance or problems with coordination
• Severe headache with no known cause

If you have suffered any of these symptoms and went to a medical professional but they failed to diagnose a stroke preventing you from receiving treatment and you have been left with a life changing injury we may be able to help.