Stroke Claims
Strokes cause damage to the brain and can often cause severe disability, seriously affecting your quality of life. If you or someone you know has suffered a stroke and you believe it could have been prevented with better medical care, JMW can help you make a stroke compensation claim.
If you have been harmed by a stroke as a result of incompetence, lack of care or poor judgment by medical professionals, you may be able to claim compensation. For more information, please contact our team of specialists by calling 0800 054 6512. Alternatively, complete our online enquiry form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
What Our Clients Say
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Personal approach
"Thank you for handling my claim against the NHS and bringing it to a successful conclusion. From day one I was impressed with your professional manner and felt there was also a personal approach for which I was most appreciative and found to be very reassuring. At all stages of the claim I was regularly kept informed of the progress and welcomed your advice at every stage. I have no doubt that you have a large amount of clients to deal with but I have always been given the impression that I was the one that mattered and you always made time for me whenever we spoke on the telephone. From my personal experience I believe that you have just the right balance of professionalism and friendliness required to make someone feel confident that you have their best interests at heart. I am glad that I chose JMW to handle my case and thank you and your team again for all your hard work and assistance."
Mr M, West Midlands
"Thank you for handling my claim against the NHS and bringing it to a successful conclusion. From day one I was impressed with your professional manner and felt there was also a personal approach for which I was most appreciative and found to be very reassuring. At all stages of the claim I was regularly kept informed of the progress and welcomed your advice at every stage. I have no doubt that you have a large amount of clients to deal with but I have always been given the impression that I was the one that mattered and you always made time for me whenever we spoke on the telephone. From my personal experience I believe that you have just the right balance of professionalism and friendliness required to make someone feel confident that you have their best interests at heart. I am glad that I chose JMW to handle my case and thank you and your team again for all your hard work and assistance."
Mr M, West Midlands
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Outstanding
A client JMW clinical negligence solicitor Sophie Fox settled a claim for had these kind words to say about her.
"Sophie Fox was outstanding when dealing with our clinical negligence claim. She was not only completely professional, but also demonstrated compassion and empathy when dealing with sensitive issues surrounding our case. When dealing with highly emotive issues relating to family history and bereavement Sophie was not only very supportive, but also articulated these issue to the defendant. As a result the hospital trust admitted liability and we received far more remuneration than we thought we were entitled to. I would recommend anyone who is unfortunate enough to experience clinical negligence to seek advice from Sophie and the excellent team at JMW"
Mrs V, Kent
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Excellent service
JMW's Steven Brown has received the following good feedback from a a client he settled a claim for.
"I would like to thank JMW for all the excellent service I received on my clinical negligence case. They took me through every step and kept me fully informed throughout. I would certainly recommend JMW Solicitors."
Mrs S, Greater Manchester
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Brighter future
The family of a child with cerebral palsy due to poor maternity care had this to say about JMW after they helped them to win their case against the hospital responsible.
"Thank you again for helping us with the hardest time in our life and fighting for our son's right to have a better life. We are really looking forward a brighter future for our son and all of us."
Mrs I London
"Thank you again for helping us with the hardest time in our life and fighting for our son's right to have a better life. We are really looking forward a brighter future for our son and all of us."
Mrs I London
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Not enough words to express how grateful we are
Testimonial for Eddie Jones, head of medical negligence at JMW. This praise was given by the family of a child with cerebral palsy who he secured a multi-million pound compensation settlement for.
"There will never be enough words to express how grateful we are for your help in achieving financial security for our son's future. The one person who we have always been able to trust and rely on has been you. I have always had complete faith in you. Both you and our barrister have led the case to victory and for that you will remain a part our son's special life story."
Mrs J, Bedfordshire
"There will never be enough words to express how grateful we are for your help in achieving financial security for our son's future. The one person who we have always been able to trust and rely on has been you. I have always had complete faith in you. Both you and our barrister have led the case to victory and for that you will remain a part our son's special life story."
Mrs J, Bedfordshire
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Thank you for your understanding and compassion
"I really want to thank you for your hard work and dedication with regard to this case. I feel that you did your utmost to get the best possible result and I am very grateful. Thank you both dearly for your service and help and, most importantly, your understanding and compassion."
Mrs B, Sheffield
"I really want to thank you for your hard work and dedication with regard to this case. I feel that you did your utmost to get the best possible result and I am very grateful. Thank you both dearly for your service and help and, most importantly, your understanding and compassion."
Mrs B, Sheffield
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I could not have asked for a better solicitor
"Thank you so much for all your hard work and support over the last five years. I am so glad I chose JMW and had you. Your commitment, patience and super organised approach have been wonderful. I could not have asked for a better solicitor."
Miss J
"Thank you so much for all your hard work and support over the last five years. I am so glad I chose JMW and had you. Your commitment, patience and super organised approach have been wonderful. I could not have asked for a better solicitor."
Miss J
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Birth Injury Testimonial
Mr & Mrs A's daughter suffered an injury at birth this is their testimonial for the solicitors at JMW.
"We have been involved with JMW for over seven years and during that period they have always supported us and provided helpful, constructive advice. They did this by involving us at every stage of our daughter's Clinical Negligence Claim, showing understanding, compassion and confidentiality."
Mr & Mrs A Stockton on Tees
"We have been involved with JMW for over seven years and during that period they have always supported us and provided helpful, constructive advice. They did this by involving us at every stage of our daughter's Clinical Negligence Claim, showing understanding, compassion and confidentiality."
Mr & Mrs A Stockton on Tees
Case Studies
Michelle was left with a permanent brain injury after she suffered a major stroke that her family believe could have been prevented with better care. JMW Solicitors obtained a six-figure compensation settlement.
Strokes Explained
A stroke, sometimes referred to as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), causes damage to the brain and is unfortunately very common. According to the NHS, approximately 110,000 people have a stroke in England every year. It is the third most common cause of death and an extremely common cause of disability in the UK.
Older people are particularly at risk of stroke, but they can occur at any age. There are many risk factors that increase the likelihood of having a stroke - such as obesity, high blood pressure and smoking - but most strokes are unavoidable and often unexpected.
In medical terms, a stroke is caused by one of two things:
- Bleeding into the brain from a burst blood vessel
- Blood supply, and consequently oxygen, to the brain being cut off, due to a clot forming in a narrowed blood vessel. This is the most common cause of a stroke
Occasionally clinical negligence can result in a stroke or make the after-effects worse. Compensation in such cases is often high due to the devastating nature of some strokes.
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Which Occupations Are at Risk of Employee Exposure to Chemical Poisoning?
Due to frequent exposure to harmful chemicals, those in certain occupations are more likely to develop chemical poisoning that others. Occupations with exposure to dangerous chemicals are more likely to fall victim to chemical poisoning than others.
Workers are more likely to experience chemical poisoning if an employer has failed to provide adequate protective clothing or has provided insufficient training on how to handle such substances.
Those who work in the following industries are particularly at risk of developing complications due to exposure to poisonous chemicals:
- Paint production
- Plastic industry
- Metal industry
- Oil and gas sector
- Cleaning industry
- Farming industry
- Aerospace industry
- Rubber production
- Textile industry
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What Is a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)?
Sometimes referred to as a 'mini stroke', a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) refers to a temporary disruption in the blood supply to the brain. The signs and immediate symptoms are the same as a stroke, but the effects of a TIA may only last for a few minutes or hours. Most of the time they clear up completely after 24 hours.
Although they do not last as long as a stroke, a TIA is often a sign that the sufferer is at risk of a full stroke in the near future.
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How Can Misdiagnosis Cause Problems?
If a medical professional delays the diagnosis of a stroke, or diagnoses it incorrectly, the after-effects can be devastating to both you and your loved ones.
The damage caused as a result of misdiagnosed strokes can be long lasting and can often include:
- Emotional stress
- Brain damage
- Long and short-term physical disabilities
- Reduction in quality of life
By acquiring compensation you and your family can secure a more comfortable life for the future.
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What Are the Long-Term Effects of Stroke?
Those who survive a stroke are often left with damage to their brain, which can manifest itself in many different ways. Stroke victims often have to live with any of the following:
- Memory problems
- Communication and speech problems such as aphasia, dysarthria and apraxia of speech
- Fatigue
- Incontinence
- Headaches
- Vision problems
- Loss of taste or smell
- Emotional or behavioural changes
Why Choose JMW?
The team at JMW is one of the most experienced and respected in the UK and includes members of both the Law Society Medical Negligence Panel and AVMA (Action against Medical Accidents) panel.
Cases of this nature are rarely straightforward but the expertise and persistence of our specialist solicitors has helped to recover substantial compensation that has made a big difference to the quality life of the victim.
We are able to deal with cases with a no win, no fee agreement, where appropriate. If after talking to us you decide not to take matters further, you will not be charged for our initial advice session.
Talk to Us
For an assessment of your potential stroke claim, please complete our online enquiry form and one of our specialists will contact you shortly, or call us on 0800 054 6512. We can discuss your situation in more detail and answer any questions you may have.
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