Epilepsy has many different forms and can be hard to diagnose.
However, that does not excuse doctors from being negligent in diagnosing patients with epilepsy. If a medical professional fails to accurately diagnose a patient with epilepsy, it can be a life changing mistake for those involved.
If you or a loved one has epilepsy and feel that you've experienced clinical negligence, you could be eligible to claim compensation for clinical negligence.
Epilepsy misdiagnosis
Though it can be hard to diagnose epilepsy and find the correct treatment for patients, it's important to act quickly in epilepsy cases.
An epilepsy misdiagnosis can permanently damage the health of someone who suffers from epilepsy.
A study by the Danish Epilepsy Centre found that out of 223 children, 87 had actually been misdiagnosed with epilepsy. Many of these patients were taking anti-seizure medical that could harm or injure them.
Claims against epilepsy clinical negligence
There are cases that can be put forth against medical professionals who have been negligent in the case of epilepsy.
If you’ve been wrongly diagnosed with epilepsy, it may be possible to claim compensation for clinical negligence – simply contact Legal Advice Helpline today on 0800 612 3042.
A clinical negligence compensation claim can help provide you with the funds you need to cover the cost that epilepsy can have on everyday life.
Legal Advice Helpline can help provide you with the information you need about clinical negligence. We can put you in touch with the right professionals to help you claim compensation for clinical negligence.