Cardiac Claims
Cardiology Negligence Claims Specialists
Osbornes Law have helped clients where an incorrect diagnosis has led to the wrong treatment for a heart attack. Our lawyers have also been involved in cases where a shortage of equipment led to delays in treatment. We specialise in heart disease medical negligence claims.
“Osbornes, is described as having ‘superb judgement and a medical knowledge that is second to none.”
“Her level of detail in dealing with cases is forensic.”
Cardiac or heart disease is the general term for medical conditions that affect the heart and its blood vessels.
Heart disease can be experienced in four main ways:
- Angina: this is when you experience chest pain, usually when you are being active, but it can also occur at rest. The pain is caused by narrowing of the arteries which supply the heart muscle, resulting in reduced blood flow. Just as you can get a cramp in your leg when you exercise, angina is like a cramp of the heart muscle. Angina is not an immediate threat to life but indicates the presence of heart disease which will require treatment.
- Heart attack: this is when the blood flow to part of the heart muscle suddenly stops. It is typically experienced as a chest pain which radiates down the left arm or up the jaw, neck and throat. Typically, a person suffering a heart attack feels a ‘sense of impending doom’. A heart attack is potentially life-threatening, and prompt treatment must be sought.
- Cardiac arrest: this is when the heart stops beating. Cardiac arrest is a life-threatening emergency and requires immediate specialist intervention. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) carried out properly could help keep oxygen flowing to vital organs until professional assistance is available.
- Heart failure: this is when the heart does not function properly, meaning that blood is not properly pushed around the body. Heart failure is usually a more chronic condition but in certain circumstances can occur out of the blue. Heart failure is not usually an immediate threat to life.
Other types of heart condition include arrhythmia (abnormal beating), structural defects such as problems with heart valves, infection and weakened heart muscle (cardiomyopathy).
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4.1.2022Five-figure Compensation for Cardiac Negligence
In this cardiac negligence claim, we were instructed by a 42-year-old Polish man who had attended the Accident and Emergency...
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4.1.20226 Figure Settlement For Heart Attack Claim
In this cardiac claim, we were instructed by the widow of a 55-year-old man, who had complained of chest pain...
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13.7.2021Family In Cardiac Negligence Claim Against NHS Trust
Nick Leahy, medical negligence solicitor at Osbornes Law was instructed to pursue a cardiac compensation claim on behalf of the...
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“The team is very quick and efficient in responding."
"Obsbornes Law is always client-focused and works tirelessly to obtain the best outcomes for clients."
‘They are ambitious for their clients and expect high standards from all who work with them.’
"Osbornes somehow combine the accessibility of a local firm, with the professional standards of a national or city outfit."
"Osbornes, is described as having ‘superb judgement and a medical knowledge that is second to none."
Stephanie has developed a particularly strong reputation for her handling of birth injury claims, as well as cases concerning surgical negligence and delays in surgery.
"An excellent firm which achieves fantastic outcomes for clients."
"Stephanie Prior takes on complex cases and gets excellent results. She has a background in medicine which serves her clients well and is a realistic but tough litigator."
"Stephanie Prior is hugely dedicated, adored by her clients, tenacious, efficient and extremely knowledgeable."
"Stephanie Prior is very good with troubled clients and is easily able to make them feel at ease."
"Stephanie shows sensitivity and deals with things in an understanding way."
Osbornes provides a very intimate and personal client service which is increasingly rare in this sector.
The lawyers in the team are highly experienced and will drive cases very hard on behalf of their clients.
"Stephanie Prior has a realistic attitude to the complexities of the cases. She wins the trust of her clients and goes the extra mile to ensure they get the best outcomes."
"Stephanie Prior... manages a varied caseload, including obstetric claims, child and adult brain injury cases and fatal and non-fatal spinal cord injury cases."
"Stephanie is experienced, knowledgeable of all aspects of clinical negligence work, and strategic in running cases."
"An exceptional outfit. They take on difficult cases, fight hard and win."
"The team were extremely professional in putting my needs first. There was a joined-up approach to catering for the client, and all lawyers involved were briefed and constructive."
Stephanie Prior is always very professional and kind. Highly recommended.
Quite simply excellent, with a highly competent and well-rounded team. They understand complex medical litigation and have been our lifesavers, and we will always owe them our immense gratitude.
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Insights from our Medical Negligence LawyersVIEW ALL
14.1.2020Failure to diagnose a heart problem
Failure to diagnose a heart problem – education is the key Our hearts are the pumps that keep us alive by...
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22.5.2019Importance Of Timely Diagnosis In Heart Attack Cases
Every year in the United Kingdom there are over 200,000 hospital visits due to heart attacks, which equates to one visit...
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17.4.2017Can A New Blood Test Diagnose Heart Attacks...
It has been recently reported that new research carried out has developed new blood tests to diagnose heart attacks. The...
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Inquest finds negligence led to man’s death
On Tuesday 13th September 2016, Chelmsford coroner’s court recorded a narrative verdict and found that serious medical failings led to...
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