Diabetes negligence compensation claims
If you have developed diabetes-related complications due to misdiagnosis or poor care, you may be entitled to make a diabetes negligence compensation claim.
People living with diabetes are more likely to experience additional health issues than the general population. It's therefore vital that medical professionals make the correct diagnosis and provide you with an effective care plan.
If this doesn’t happen, the consequences can be devastating. Diabetes-related complications can cause a number of serious cardiovascular, foot and eye problems.
Our specialist medical negligence solicitors have helped countless people make successful diabetes negligence claims. We work tirelessly to secure the answers and compensation you need, so you can move forward with your life.
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When can you make a diabetes compensation claim?
It can feel daunting to start a diabetes negligence claim but our experienced team are here to guide you through the process.
We start by listening to your experience and then investigate your case carefully in order to demonstrate you did not receive the appropriate level of care. This may be due to:
- Delay in diagnosis
If signs of diabetes are missed and you do not receive timely treatment for high blood glucose. - Poor care and management of your diabetes
Leading to development of complications. - Inadequate aftercare
Diabetic patients require additional aftercare due to their condition and potential complications. - Gestational diabetes
Failure to recognise and manage diabetes during pregnancy.
No amount of compensation can make up for a life changing injury or the loss of a loved one. But damages awarded for a diabetes negligence claim include sums for the pain and suffering you’ve experienced. This can also provide funds to cover lost earnings and pay for the costs of aids or equipment, such as prosthetics or specialist orthotics, as well as any care and adaptation costs.
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Diabetes complications caused by medical negligence
Many people continue to live a normal and fulfilling life with diabetes but this needs to be properly managed to avoid further issues and potentially life-changing injury.
That’s because individuals with diabetes are at a higher risk of other health conditions. This is mainly due to the effects of prolonged high blood sugar levels on the body.
Diabetes-related complications can include:
Heart and cardiovascular issues
- Diabetics are two and a half times more likely to have a heart attack.
- Population studies suggest the average rate of stroke per 100,000 people is double for those who have diabetes and that outcomes can be worse.
Amputation and Charcot Arthropathy
- Diabetics are at significant risk of ulceration and associated infections.
- In serious cases, this may require a lower limb amputation due to complications such as Charcot Arthropathy.
- People with diabetes are 15 times more likely to undergo amputations than those without the condition – and an NHS Resolution report in 2022 highlighted that 85% of amputations are avoidable with appropriate, timely care.
Eye damage
- Damage to the blood vessels in the retina can lead to diabetic retinopathy, affecting nearly one-third of people with diabetes over the age of 40. This can cause vision loss or blindness.
Other complications
- Brain damage
- Nerve damage
- Ketoacidosis
- Heart disease
- Premature death
- Health issues for your baby, birth defects and the possibility of stillbirth
Dealing with any of these can be very difficult. This is made all the harder if you feel they are the result of a delay in diagnosis or poor management of your condition.
Complications are not an inevitable progression of diabetes. Routine checks are key to preventing serious health problems associated with the condition. Without these, important symptoms may be missed or minor issues can deteriorate.
Why choose Tozers for your diabetes negligence claim?
You want to be sure you have the right team on your side when making a diabetes compensation claim.
As accredited members of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Panel, we're recognised as experts in our field. Leading legal directory, the Legal 500, states we “regularly represent adult clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries as a result of misdiagnosis and delays in diagnosis”, ranking us as a Tier 1 firm. Chambers & Partners references us as a “highly regarded clinical negligence practice (handling) complex claims”, ranking us as a Band 1 firm.
Most importantly to us, our expertise is reflected in the positive feedback we receive from the clients we have supported through their medical negligence claim.
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Find out how we can help you
We're ready to help you make your diabetes negligence compensation claim today. Contact our specialist solicitors for a free initial chat about your situation and find out how you can get started. Use our online enquiry form or call us at 01392 207 020.