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Blood clots are semi-solid masses of blood formed within veins and arteries to prevent excessive bleeding from injuries. However, they can be harmful if they move towards other organs through the veins, and you may be able to claim blood clot compensation if you suffer one due to a medical professional’s negligent actions.
Key Takeaways
- If an untreated blood clot moves towards other organs, it can cause problems like organ failure, paralysis, stroke or heart attack.
- The risk factors for developing blood clots include smoking, obesity, pregnancy or being prescribed bed rest.
- A successful blood clot medical negligence claim may include compensation for medical complications and financial losses.
- Collecting evidence and knowing the correct time limit are important steps in a blood clot compensation claim.
- A blood clot claim may be against a medical professional, private hospital or the NHS.
- If you have an eligible blood clot claim, you may be put in contact with our No Win No Fee solicitors.
Our medical negligence solicitors understand the suffering and trauma a person undergoes due to blood clots and the associated disorders. Advice has been working for years to secure compensation for those who have suffered due to poor medical care or lost their loved ones. Please speak to one of our advisors now to assess whether you have a valid claim, estimate how much compensation you could be awarded and potentially connect you to our expert solicitors.
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- How Much Blood Clot Compensation Can I Get?
- What Can Compensation For Blood Clots Cover?
- Can I Make A Blood Clot Compensation Claim?
- Can I Claim Compensation For Deep Vein Thrombosis Or A Pulmonary Embolism?
- How Might Blood Clot Medical Negligence Occur?
- How Can I Support A Blood Clot Compensation Claim?
- Blood Clot Compensation Claims With Our Solicitors
- More Information
How Much Blood Clot Compensation Can I Get?
The blood clot compensation you can get depends on factors such as your pain and suffering and the financial impact. As far as your suffering is concerned, that would come under general damages, which is usually calculated through the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). These are guidelines which provide approximate compensation figures for different types of injuries and illnesses.
The list below provides some of the JCG figures which may be associated with blood clots, except for the first line. Also, please use this list only as guidance.
Compensation Guidelines
- Multiple and severe forms of harm with special damages– There could be multiple complications and special damages in the form of medical expenses, mobility aids and lost wages- Up to £1,000,000+
- Paralysis- Quadriplegia- The injured person has physical pain and a complete awareness of their condition- £396,140 to £493,000
- Paralysis- Paraplegia- The bracket considers factors like the extent of pain, physical limitations and life expectancy- £267,340 to £346,890
- Very severe brain damage- This bracket depends on factors like the presence and extent of epilepsy and the ability to communicate. Generally, the harmed individual has little to no environmental awareness and requires full-time care- £344,150 to £493,000
- Moderate (i) brain damage- There is a change in personality and an impact on speech or sight, along with a severe to moderate intellectual effect – £183,190 to £267,340
- Arm amputation- Loss of one arm (i)- The amputation of the arm is at the shoulder- Not Less Than £167,380
- Arm amputation- Loss of one arm (ii)- The arm is amputated above the elbow, and there may be issues related to the use of prosthetics- £133,810 to £159,770
- Leg Amputation- Loss of a leg above the knee- This bracket may consider psychological problems and the issues associated with prosthetics- £127,930 to £167,760
- Leg amputation- Loss of a leg below the knee- The final award depends on whether there are any complications arising from the amputation- £119,570 to £162,290
- Chest injuries (c) – There is some continuing disability due to damage to the chest and at least one lung– £38,210 to £66,920
You may check out our full list of compensation payouts for further insight. Alternatively, speak to an advisor to discuss the specifics of your case and receive your free compensation estimate.
What Can Compensation For Blood Clots Cover?
Your compensation for blood clots can cover special damages in addition to general damages. Special damages deal with the financial losses arising from your blood clot injury and may include:
- Loss of earnings, if you are unable to work due to disabilities arising from the blood clots.
- Physical aids, such as wheelchairs or arm braces.
- Medical costs, such as specialised treatment, prescriptions and tests.
- Physiotherapy and other ongoing rehabilitation.
- Travel costs for medical and specialised therapy appointments.
Please note that you will have to provide evidence, such as payslips and bank statements, if you wish to claim special damages. Also, special damages aren’t guaranteed and are awarded only with general damages.
Contact our team now for more information on claiming special damages as part of your blood clot compensation settlement.
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Can I Make A Blood Clot Compensation Claim?
Yes, you may be able to make a blood clot compensation claim if you can demonstrate that you suffered this injury due to medical negligence. The eligibility for medical negligence is as follows:
- A medical professional had a duty of care towards you.
- They breached this duty of care.
- Due to this breach, you suffered an avoidable blood clot.
A duty of care refers to the responsibility of all medical professionals to uphold expected standards while treating the patient under their care.
Am I Able To Claim For NHS Blood Clot Negligence?
Yes, you may be able to claim for NHS blood clot negligence if you suffered from an unnecessary blood clot under the care of an NHS hospital or medical professional. The process doesn’t differ much from suing a private hospital, except for how you get your compensation.
While private hospitals usually have liability insurance to pay off medical negligence compensation, NHS Resolution is the body which deals with claims against the NHS. This ensures a separate pool for the NHS to pay compensation, thereby avoiding any financial strain on the public healthcare system.
Call our advisors now for more information on suing the NHS for medical negligence.
Can I Claim Compensation For Deep Vein Thrombosis Or A Pulmonary Embolism?
Yes, you can claim compensation for deep vein thrombosis or a pulmonary embolism if they occur due to medical negligence and fulfil the above criteria. We will now discuss the difference between these two kinds of blood clots.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a type of blood clot found in a vein, usually in the legs. Some common symptoms include:
- Swollen veins that feel hard or sore when touched.
- Throbbing or swelling in one leg.
- Warm and reddish or darkened skin around the site of pain.
DVT can be life-threatening if not treated. Therefore, you must seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the above symptoms.
On the other hand, a pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot travels from its site of origin and blocks a blood vessel in the lungs. Some symptoms of this include:
- Chest pain, especially while breathing in.
- Coughing up blood.
- Sudden difficulty in breathing.
Do you wish to claim blood compensation from your GP? Call our advisors now for more information on GP negligence claims.
How Might Blood Clot Medical Negligence Occur?
Blood clot medical negligence may occur through a medication error, misdiagnosis or a delayed diagnosis. We will understand these instances of medical negligence through some examples below:
- Medication error: A patient is resting in the hospital after leg surgery and has been put on blood thinners to prevent clotting. However, the nurse on duty forgets to administer the medicine on time, causing a blood clot to develop in the leg and leading to the risk of amputation.
- Incorrect diagnosis of symptoms or a misdiagnosis: A patient is being treated for pneumonia at a hospital. The doctor notices some swelling and redness near the patient’s thigh but mistakes it for inflammation caused by an infection. This leads to a lack of treatment for DVT, causing further complications.
- Delayed diagnosis: A patient has been referred for an ultrasound since they were complaining about a feeling of tightness in their foot and leg. However, the GP did not review the scan properly, and they failed to diagnose DVT, which then travelled to the lungs.
Call our advisory team now for more instances of what could be classed as medical negligence and when you may claim blood clot compensation.
How Can I Support A Blood Clot Compensation Claim?
You can support a blood clot compensation claim by gathering evidence to prove the liability of the medical professional or hospital. For more information on collecting evidence, you can head over to our guide on proving medical negligence.
Additionally, it is essential to make your blood clot claim within the time limit, which is usually 3 years under the Limitation Act 1980. You can check out our guide on the medical negligence claim time limit for more details and information about when this limitation period does not apply.
Alternatively, speak to an advisor now who can give you free advice about evidence and assess whether you are still within the time limit to start a claim.
Blood Clot Compensation Claims With Our Solicitors
If you are interested in claiming blood clot compensation, you can get in touch with our advisory team. Once they verify the eligibility of your claim, they will forward it to our No Win No Fee solicitors, who offer the following services:
- Setting up an independent medical examination at a time and date of your choosing to determine the impact of the blood clot.
- Helping you to understand all the complicated medico-legal terms which may be used.
- Communicating with the NHS or the private hospital on your behalf.
- Assisting you in the process of collecting evidence.
- Calculating and negotiating your blood clot compensation amount.
- Ensuring that your blood clot negligence claim is made within the time limit.
- Preparing litigation documents in the event your claim goes to court.
- Calculating a projected timeline for your case.
Our No Win No Fee solicitors operate through a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), which means that there is no upfront or ongoing solicitor fee for their work. Additionally, your medical negligence solicitor won’t charge a solicitor’s fee for their work if you lose your claim. However, if your claim succeeds, you will have to pay a success fee. This is a legally limited percentage of your compensation, which is usually specified in your No Win No Fee agreement.
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Book your initial consultation with our advisors, free of cost:
- Call on 0161 509 2856.
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More Information
You may read some of our other articles related to medical negligence:
- Information on claiming for surgical errors.
- Our guide on eye surgery claims.
- Details on claiming for medical drug errors.
We’ve also attached some additional links for further reading:
- NHS guidance on deep vein thrombosis during pregnancy.
- Information from the NHS on varicose veins
- Details on good care services from the CQC.
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