Making a medical negligence claim over a subarachnoid haemorrhage

A subarachnoid haemorrhage is a medical issue that often arrives without warning, and seems therefore to give little opportunity for a medical negligence claim to arise. However, this is not necessarily the case.

What is a subarachnoid haemorrhage?
A subarachnoid haemorrhage is a bleed that occurs between the brain and the arachnoid membrane that surrounds it. This often begins with a berry aneurysm, which is the name given to a small, berry-like bulge of blood bursting in an artery. The sudden flow of blood on to the brain is known as a haemorrhage, and can have very severe results.

A sufferer will often feel an intense headache, dizziness, or show signs of meningitis. It has a high mortality rate, and those who do suffer may face a long route to rehabilitation.

Clinical negligence in a subarachnoid haemorrhage case
It is true that in most cases, the lack of warning signs and the professionalism of medical staff means that everything that could have been done was done. This leaves no room for a personal injury solicitor to help the sufferer and his or her family.

However, if there are warning signs that are missed, there is the possibility that a compensation claim may be possible. It is also possible that the 'clipping' operation, which aims to repair the burst bloodvessel in aneurysm sufferers who survive the experience, may be performed negligently.

Going on to make a medical negligence claim
If you, or someone you love, has had an experience in the medical system that seems negligent, then you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation. However, as this is a complex area of the law, you are very likely to benefit from the kind of knowledge and experience on offer at YouClaim.

We have a panel of expert personal injury lawyers who can offer their advice, and all are drawn from firms under the professional governance of the Solicitors Regulation Authority so you can rely on them providing high-quality advice - and representation of an equal quality, if you decide to proceed.

The complexity of clinical negligence cases means that there are sometimes unavoidable costs in the process, but we will always endeavour to shield you from as many as possible, and ensure that you are aware of any upcoming costs well before you are committed to them. And, of course, in a won case, we will claim those costs back for you, and pass you 100 percent compensation that is awarded.

Our advisors are ready to discuss the details of your case in confidence and without commitment on your part. You can reach us online, using our echat system or our claim form, but if you'd prefer to just speak to someone, use our free UK hotline 0800 10 757 95. We can even call you back.

However you choose to reach us, we'll strive to work towards the best result for your medical negligence claim.