Pulmonary embolism claims

Pulmonary embolism claims are specialist work, and it’s important to choose a law firm with both the legal expertise and the medical knowledge to handle them properly. We need to show that you received care that fell below the standard expected, for example, a failure to carry out a blood clot risk assessment, a failure to prescribe anticoagulant medication, or a delayed or missed diagnosis. We also need to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that this failure directly caused you harm.

We will gather your medical records, instruct independent medical experts, and build the evidence needed to support your pulmonary embolism claim. If you think you may have a case, contact us for a free initial consultation. We will give you an honest assessment based on our experience with claims like yours.

Establishing whether you have a case for a pulmonary embolism requires the same investigation as any other claim for clinical negligence. To succeed, we need to show that there was a breach of the duty owed to you by the responsible clinician.

The onus will be on you, with the experience and skills of our expert lawyers, to prove on the balance of probabilities that those failures were directly responsible for the injuries and physical harm you suffered. If you are unsure whether your situation qualifies, call us. We can give you a free, objective assessment based on the specific facts of your case.

In most cases, you have three years from the date of the negligence, or from the date you became aware that negligence may have caused your injury, to bring a claim. There are some exceptions to this rule, for example, where the person affected lacks mental capacity, or in cases involving children.

Whatever your circumstances, contact us as soon as possible for advice on the time limit.

We will gather the evidence on your behalf. This typically includes your medical records from the GP, hospital, and any other treating clinicians. We will then instruct independent medical experts who can review the records and give an opinion on whether the care you received fell below the expected standard, and whether that failure caused your injury.

You do not need to gather evidence yourself. Our team will handle this process and explain clearly what is happening and why at every stage.

From the moment you contact us, our focus is on making the process as clear and manageable as possible. We will listen to your experience, explain your options, and give you honest advice about the strength of your case. Throughout the claim, we will keep you informed of progress, handle all communication with the other side, and make sure you understand every important development.

We also know that your health and wellbeing matter as much as the legal outcome. Where appropriate, we can help you access the right medical support and rehabilitation alongside your claim.

In some cases, a court may find that you contributed to your own harm, for example, if you delayed seeking medical advice despite having symptoms. This is known as contributory negligence.

This does not necessarily prevent you from making a claim. It may reduce the amount of compensation you receive, but you could still be entitled to a significant award. We will advise you clearly on how this might affect your case.

Pulmonary embolism claims can be complicated and may take some time to resolve. The length of a claim depends on factors such as the complexity of the medical issues, whether the other side accepts liability, and how long it takes to gather and assess the medical evidence.

We always aim to resolve your case as efficiently as possible, and our team will keep you updated throughout, so you are never left wondering what is happening.