Misdiagnosed high blood pressure claims

What is misdiagnosed high blood pressure?

Misdiagnosed high blood pressure happens when a healthcare provider inaccurately assesses or fails to correctly identify hypertension in a patient. This can occur in two main ways:

• False positive diagnosis: A patient may be incorrectly told they have high blood pressure when their levels are normal, leading to unnecessary medication, anxiety and adverse reactions. Incorrect medication use can also cause dizziness, fatigue or more severe side effects.
• False negative diagnosis: High blood pressure is overlooked or undiagnosed, delaying essential treatment. Left untreated, hypertension can escalate to serious issues such as heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, vision problems, and other critical health complications.

Accurate diagnosis requires healthcare providers to diligently follow established clinical guidelines, ensuring that relevant tests, examinations and follow-up appointments are carried out effectively. When these standards are not met, patients may be entitled to compensation due to medical negligence.

Can you claim compensation for misdiagnosed high blood pressure?

If you believe you have received inadequate or inaccurate care resulting in a misdiagnosis of

high blood pressure, you may have grounds for a medical negligence claim. To be successful, your claim needs to demonstrate:

• Breach of Duty - Your medical provider breached their duty of care by failing to recognise or accurately diagnose your high blood pressure condition.
• Causation - You experienced harm or injury as a direct consequence of this misdiagnosis. The harm suffered was avoidable had the proper standards of care been observed.

Our team of dedicated medical negligence solicitors at Stephensons will carefully assess your individual circumstances, provide honest and straightforward advice, and vigorously pursue your claim if it has merit.

Why choose us for your misdiagnosed high blood pressure claim?

Stephensons is recognised nationally as a leading law firm with a dedicated medical negligence team committed to fighting for justice for our clients. We understand the physical, emotional and financial distress caused by medical negligence, which is why we strive to help you achieve the maximum compensation possible.

Clients choose Stephensons because we:

• Are accredited by respected organisations, such as the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation, demonstrating our expertise and commitment to high professional standards.
• Provide tailored, compassionate support and clear communication, ensuring you always understand every step of the claims process.
• Employ specialist solicitors with extensive experience dealing with complex misdiagnosis cases.
• Offer flexible funding options and, in many instances, ‘no win, no fee’ agreements, enabling you to pursue your claim without financial burdens.

How we can help

At Stephensons, our medical negligence solicitors understand that every misdiagnosis case is unique. This is why our team will:

• Provide an initial consultation to review your circumstances, discuss your concerns, and establish eligibility to proceed with a compensation claim.
• Collect essential medical records and expert evidence to build the strongest possible claim.
• Communicate efficiently and transparently, keeping you informed throughout the process.
• Negotiate robustly with the responsible party, striving to reach a satisfactory settlement.
• If required, represent you confidently in court proceedings.

Our goal is always to secure justice and fair compensation for those who have suffered harm due to misdiagnosed high blood pressure, allowing you to move forward positively with your life.

Contact Stephensons today

If you or someone you care about has experienced harm because of misdiagnosed high blood pressure, get in touch with our expert team today for a free initial consultation. Call us on 0161 696 6165 or complete our online enquiry form, and a member of our dedicated medical negligence team will contact you quickly to discuss your situation.

FAQS - misdiagnosed high blood pressure claims

Can I still claim if the misdiagnosis occurred a long time ago?

In line with standard medical negligence claims, according to the Limitation Act 1980, the general time limit for making a compensation claim related to misdiagnosed high blood pressure in the UK is three years from the date of negligence occurrence or three years from the date you became aware of negligence causing harm (often known as the "date of knowledge"). However, exceptions do exist in specific circumstances, including:

• If the claimant is under the age of 18, the three-year limitation period begins on their 18th birthday, expiring at age 21.
• If the claimant lacks mental capacity, the time limitation may potentially be extended indefinitely until the claimant regains capacity.
• If the alleged defendant agrees to a limitation extension, and/or the Court approves an extension in specific circumstances at its own discretion.

Although three years may seem sufficient, we strongly recommend contacting Stephensons as early as possible after the negligence event occurs. Prompt legal action allows our solicitors maximum opportunity for evidence collection, expert advice, and achieving successful outcomes.

How much compensation could I receive for misdiagnosed high blood pressure?

Compensation amounts vary considerably based on injury severity, the impact of negligence on your health and finances, and other individual circumstances. Compensation typically falls into two categories:

• General damages - Compensation awarded for your physical and psychological pain, suffering, and loss of amenity. This is assessed based on the extent, seriousness, and duration of your injuries or illness caused by negligence.
• Special damages - These damages comprise compensation for financial losses incurred in the past and/or future due to negligence, including loss of earnings, medical expenses, travel costs, gratuitous care requirements, rehabilitation expenses, home adaptations, and any other related financial losses.

Our solicitors will advise you fully once we discuss your situation in detail.