Heart Attack, GP failures, Death, Inquest
The injury
MDS Medical Law represented the family of Mr Clarke who sadly passed away because of acute heart failure following multiple failures by his GP, Dr Hussey.
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Losing A Loved One
Losing a loved one is one of the most emotionally painful experiences anyone can go through – even more so when that loss is sudden, unexpected or where it is unclear why they passed away.
Where there is an Inquest, we can provide legal representation for this.
We will guide you through the process and help you to obtain the answers that you need about the cause of death and the events leading up to the death of your loved one. If the death was avoidable, then we can then represent you at the Inquest and in respect of a claim for compensation on a no-win-no-fee basis .
What happened to our client?
Mr Clarke attended his GP because he had been suffering from chest pains for a few weeks. He was advised that the pain was caused by indigestion and was prescribed medication for heartburn.
However, the chest pains continued so Mr Clarke attended his GP a second time a few weeks later. Again, he was told the pain was likely caused by indigestion.
Approximately one month later Mr Clarke was telling family members that the pain was so bad it was making him feel breathless. He therefore went back to his GP, who reassured him once more that the pains were nothing serious.
A short while after this 3rd consultation Mr Clarke and his wife flew to Spain for a planned holiday. On arrival, Mr Clarke was breathless and unwell. In the early hours of the following morning, he began to complain of increased pain and difficulty breathing. A doctor was called but, sadly, Mr Clarke passed away whilst on holiday in Spain before the doctor arrived.
A post-mortem revealed that Mr Clarke died of acute heart failure.
How can MDS Medical Law Help you?
If you or a loved one has been affected by a delay in diagnosis of sepsis or any other negligence we can provide legal representation on a no-win-no-fee basis to investigate a compensation claim, seek justice and secure your or your loved one’s future.
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Our investigation
Following receipt of expert medical opinion, we were able to successfully establish that there had been missed opportunities and a failure to diagnose and treat Mr Clarke’s heart failure leading to his avoidable death.
The outcome for our client
We represented the family of Mr Clarke and with the benefit of comprehensive expert advice established that there were multiple missed opportunities to diagnose and treat Mr Clarke’s heart failure.
We recovered compensation for Mr Clarke’s widow.
Disclaimer
Whilst our case studies are designed to give an indication of the outcomes that can be achieved in these circumstances, the compensation awarded in individual cases can vary significantly due to a range of factors, including the severity of injury, effects on life expectancy and financial impact, for example. For more information, contact us today.
Our Approach
We will support you, guide you and be your voice throughout.
If you are concerned about the medical treatment that you or a loved one has received, please contact us and one of our specialist team will assist you.
