Every second matters when it comes to stroke. If medical professionals failed to diagnose or treat your stroke promptly, causing lasting damage, we help you claim compensation.
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What Is a Stroke Misdiagnosis Claim?
A stroke is a serious medical emergency where every minute counts. If doctors fail to recognise the signs or provide urgent treatment, patients may suffer severe disability or death.
A stroke misdiagnosis claim is the legal process of seeking compensation if you or a loved one suffered avoidable harm because medical professionals failed to diagnose or treat a stroke correctly.
If you have been affected within the last three years, LITKRAFT can help you make a claim and get the compensation and support you need.
Who Can Claim?
You may be entitled to bring a stroke misdiagnosis claim if you are:
• A patient who suffered long-term disability because your stroke was not diagnosed or treated in time
• A parent or guardian making a claim on behalf of a child harmed by stroke misdiagnosis
• A family member who lost a loved one because of a missed or delayed stroke diagnosis
• A representative acting for someone unable to bring the claim themselves
Why Choose LITKRAFT?
We understand how devastating stroke misdiagnosis can be. At LITKRAFT, we make the process clear and supportive:
• We speak your language
• 14 years’ experience – over 21,000 cases, £51M+ recovered
• 93% of clients come via recommendations
• 24/7 new claim helpline
• Free home or hospital visits across the UK
• Work with top UK medical negligence solicitors
• Regulated claims management company
• Fast, confidential, stress-free process
What Types of Stroke Misdiagnosis Do We Handle?
Failure to Recognise Symptoms – ignoring signs such as facial drooping, speech problems, and limb weakness.
Delays in Diagnosis – failing to order urgent CT/MRI scans to confirm stroke.
Failure to Provide Thrombolysis or Thrombectomy – delays in providing clot-busting drugs or surgery that could prevent disability.
Misdiagnosis as Another Condition – strokes mistaken for migraines, vertigo, or intoxication.
Negligence in Aftercare – inadequate monitoring after a mini-stroke (TIA) leading to a major stroke.
What Can You Claim For?
• Pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life
• Long-term disabilities such as paralysis, speech or memory problems
• Psychological trauma
• Loss of income and reduced earning capacity
• Medical treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing care
• Assistance and care provided by family members
• Travel costs and out-of-pocket expenses
• Funeral expenses in fatal cases
How Much Compensation Could You Receive?
The value of a stroke misdiagnosis claim depends on:
• The severity of injury and long-term effects
• Medical evidence and prognosis for recovery
• Financial losses, including lost earnings and care costs
• The impact on daily life and independence
• Future treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy needs
Solicitors use medical reports, financial documentation, and Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to calculate fair and accurate settlements.
What Is the No Win No Fee Process?
Free Consultation – we listen to your case and explain your options
Evidence Gathering – medical records, witness statements, expert reports
Medical Assessment – independent review of your injuries and needs
Negotiation – we pursue the highest possible settlement
Settlement or Court – if liability is denied, we are prepared to take your case to trial
No Win, No Fee – if your claim is unsuccessful and you have been honest and cooperative, you will not pay your solicitor’s fee.
What Are the Time Limits for Stroke Misdiagnosis Claims?
• Adults – 3 years from the date of misdiagnosis or from when you realised the harm
• Children – until their 21st birthday
• Fatal cases – 3 years from the date of death or discovery of the cause
• Mental incapacity – no time limit while the injured person lacks capacity
How Can You Start Your Claim?
Call 0208 635 5555, request a callback, or complete our online form.
We’ll confirm within minutes if you may have a valid case.
Home or Hospital Visits – We can visit you anywhere in the UK at no extra cost. We’ll collect evidence, take statements, and guide you through your claim — so you can focus on recovery while we handle the legal process.
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Over 93% of our clients come to us through personal recommendation. With more than £51 million recovered and 15+ years of experience, our results speak for themselves — but we’d rather let our clients speak for us.
I am very impressed with the service provided. Thanks to LITKRAFT assistant I was able to prove my innocence. Third party was denying the damages suffered, but we never gave up, resulting in a settlement of compensation that I was really happy with.
If you had an accident – immediately call LITKRAFT. They are true professionals and it really shows, as they can tell you straight away if you have a case. When I had another accident I emailed all details to them and they called me back within 20 min.
Great company, fantastic staff who are just a phone call away to help. They were very patient in explaining every document received from solicitors or doctors. When we first started the claims process, the other party tried to deny liability, but LITKRAFT solicitor fought my case in court and won it. I was delighted with the process and I couldn’t have asked for anything more from LITKRAFT.
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