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If your child has been wrongly diagnosed with epilepsy, you may find your family facing significant emotional stress, financial challenges and, most importantly, unnecessary medical treatments or consequences that can impact your child's quality of life. Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of epilepsy is a serious medical negligence matter and can sadly lead to long-term harm or developmental implications for young children. At Stephensons, our specialist solicitors can help you claim compensation if your child has experienced harm due to misdiagnosed epilepsy.
Misdiagnosed epilepsy occurs when a medical professional incorrectly diagnoses a child with epilepsy, often leading to inappropriate treatment and medications. Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterised by recurrent seizures. However, diagnosing epilepsy can sometimes be challenging due to similarities with other conditions or symptoms, such as fainting spells, migraines, sleep disorders or psychological conditions.
Incorrect diagnosis can result in prolonged and unnecessary anti-epileptic medication, exposing children to unwanted side-effects and developmental difficulties. Conversely, misdiagnosis may also mean a child's true condition remains untreated, potentially causing lasting harm or delays in proper treatment. The effects are often distressing, affecting families emotionally, physically, and financially.
If your child has suffered due to a misdiagnosis of epilepsy, you may be able to pursue a clinical negligence claim to secure financial compensation. To successfully claim compensation, you'll need to demonstrate your medical professional failed to deliver a reasonable standard of care and your child suffered harm as a direct result.
A successful claim can help you recover losses associated with:
At Stephensons, our experienced medical negligence solicitors will carefully assess your case and help you understand whether a claim for misdiagnosed epilepsy would be viable.
Stephensons is a leading UK law firm specialising in medical negligence claims, with an excellent reputation built on decades of experience and success. We are independently recognised for our commitment to client care and hold accreditation from the Law Society for Clinical Negligence, indicating the high standards we uphold in representing medical negligence victims. Stephensons also maintains top-tier rankings in respected industry directories, including the Legal 500.
When you choose Stephensons, you can expect:
At Stephensons, our medical negligence solicitors understand the complexities involved in cases of misdiagnosed epilepsy in children. Our expert legal team will thoroughly investigate your case, gathering medical evidence and consulting independent medical experts to support your claim. We will handle the legal complexities on your behalf, reducing stress and workload, allowing you to focus on your child's well-being.
Our legal specialists will negotiate assertively and professionally with insurers and medical bodies, seeking to secure compensation that fully reflects your child's needs and covers all areas of loss and future support. If settlement negotiations do not succeed, we have extensive experience in court processes and advocacy to robustly represent your child's interests.
If your child has been affected by misdiagnosed epilepsy, contact our experienced medical negligence team today. Call us now on 0161 696 6165 or fill in our online enquiry form for a callback. Our solicitors will provide initial advice and guidance without obligation, ensuring your family receives the support you deserve.
Studies have suggested misdiagnosis rates in children can be relatively high due to the complex and varying nature of childhood neurological symptoms. It is important to seek specialist neurological opinion if an epilepsy diagnosis is uncertain.
Generally, you have three years from the date of the negligence, or three years from when you became aware of the misdiagnosis. However, when the victim is a child, the three-year period does not begin until they turn 18. Nonetheless, it is advisable to start your claim as soon as possible for access to the best available evidence.
In most cases, specialist independent medical assessments become necessary to evaluate the extent of harm caused. We ensure assessments are undertaken sensitively by trusted medical experts, keeping your child's well-being at the centre of the process.
The time taken to resolve a claim will vary depending on its complexity, severity of the injury and whether the defendant admits liability. Typically, claims take between 12 to 36 months, though we aim to conclude cases as efficiently and effectively as possible.
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