Diabetes Misdiagnosis Claims

Diabetes misdiagnosis is unfortunately an all-too-common error made by medical professionals. When diabetes is missed, it can have a devastating impact on your life.

We’ve helped thousands of people make a claim for a diabetes misdiagnosis, delayed or incorrect treatment by a medical professional. Contact our team of expert solicitors to start your diabetes misdiagnosis claim.

We work with our medical experts to pinpoint when you should’ve been diagnosed and if other complications could’ve been avoided. Some of the most serious consequences include:

Amputation
Blindness
Kidney failure
Strokes
Heart attacks.

Most of our diabetes misdiagnosis claims are made using a no win no fee agreement. This means you’ll not have anything to pay if your claim is unsuccessful.

Why choose us to handle your diabetes misdiagnosis claim?

Our team of caring and understanding medical negligence lawyers are the largest of any law firm in the UK. We’ve helped many clients claim compensation and get an apology for a diabetes misdiagnosis that’s changed their lives.

We’ll make sure you understand what’s happening at each stage of your claim. This’ll allow you to make informed decisions about how you want to proceed with your claim.

We aim to work in a way that best suits your needs, whether it’s you coming to one of our local offices, or us coming to meet you at an appropriate location. We can also arrange video or phone calls if you’d prefer.

We believe strongly in the importance of rehabilitation, and it’s a vital part of diabetes compensation claims. Our Support and Rehabilitation co-ordinators are qualified clinical experts who can help you get the support you need.

Our Asset Management team can provide advice on how your compensation could be best invested. They’re financial experts and will make sure your money is there now and in the future.

We also have Court of Protection lawyers who can set up personal injury trusts and make sure you’ve access to the benefits you’re entitled to.

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Frequently asked questions

What counts as negligent treatment of diabetes?

Doctors, clinicians, nurses, and healthcare workers all operate under good practice guidelines for the treatment and management of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Thankfully, as with all areas of healthcare, most of the treatment is without complication. However, it’s sometimes the case that these minimum levels of competence aren’t followed.

You might be able to claim for medical negligence in the treatment of your diabetes if:

You weren’t prescribed the appropriate medication (for example, insulin or the correct blood pressure drugs)
A care plan wasn’t drawn up
Your diabetes wasn’t monitored properly (either as an in-patient or an out-patient)
You had a surgical procedure (such as an amputation) which was unnecessary or avoidable
A loved one has died because of negligent management of their diabetes.

We’ll investigate your case thoroughly, working out what went wrong in the treatment of your diabetes and how any errors could’ve been avoided.

What kinds of diabetes misdiagnosis are there?

Medical professionals have set procedures to follow when diagnosing and treating diabetes. However, the failure to follow these processes can result in delayed diagnoses or misdiagnoses.

Our lawyers can also help if you were diagnosed with diabetes later than you should’ve been. We can also help if you were initially misdiagnosed with another condition such as pancreatitis.

We’ve experience in dealing with claims if you were wrongly diagnosed with:

Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes, when you’ve Type 2
Type 2 diabetes, when you’ve Type 1.

If you think you’ve received substandard treatment for diabetes, our solicitors could help you work out exactly how and when the mistakes were made. You may have a claim for compensation if you weren’t:

Examined properly
Referred for tests, or for all the tests you should’ve had
Referred to a specialist when you should’ve been
Given the correct advice.

What other diabetes complications can I claim for?

An accurate and early diagnosis is key to managing diabetes and can prevent the need for surgery or other treatments later. The consequences of diabetes can be severe, with the most serious potential effects including:

Amputation
Blindness
Heart attacks
Kidney failure
Strokes.

Foot Care

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, you’ll no doubt be aware of the importance of foot care.

What may seem like a harmless cut might lead to a more serious infection. Left untreated, ulcers might get worse, and, in extreme cases, an amputation might be needed.

It’s vital that diabetic people receive adequate wound care and podiatry.

Retinopathy

Retinopathy, a disease of the retina, is a common complication of diabetes. If the blood vessels in the retina become damaged, prompt treatment is the key to retaining maximum vision.

Diabetic people should receive regular eye screening as part of a health check.

Urological Problems

Blood vessels in the kidneys can cause problems if they become blocked. Without treatment, infections develop, and the kidneys don’t function properly. This can lead to much more serious problems and, in severe cases, kidney failure.

Cardiovascular Problems

Someone with diabetes has an increased risk of developing cardiovascular problems. This includes strokes and heart attacks, so it’s important that blood pressure is kept under control.

Diabetes is a life-changing condition, but misdiagnosis and poor treatment can increase its impact. We’ve seen the effect that negligence has on our clients, so we know the important role that rehabilitation plays in their treatment.

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