Delayed Diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis After Leg Swelling
Published: 29/10/26 By: Will Angood
Current case – anonymised account. The following concerns were recorded in an accepted enquiry. They are allegations, not findings of medical negligence. The claim has not been won.
What happened?
A patient reports developing marked swelling and pain in one leg in August 2025. They say the symptoms were initially attributed to a pulled muscle and they were advised to rest.
What happened next?
Despite repeated consultations, the patient reports that investigation for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) was delayed. A later test reportedly identified a clot, and the patient was started on blood-thinning medication. They remain concerned about the extent of the clot and continuing symptoms.
How the claimant was affected
The claimant describes repeated consultations for a swollen, painful leg before the blood clot was identified. They are concerned about the risk of deterioration during the period before anticoagulant treatment began.
What needs investigating?
Whether the symptoms should have triggered urgent DVT assessment, whether appropriate tests were offered and whether any delay caused additional clot burden or lasting harm.
Potential value of the claim
Illustrative general damages if negligence and causation are proved: £3,000–£25,000+. This example assumes a negligent delay caused additional clot-related injury, extended symptoms or lasting leg problems. The clot itself may have occurred without negligence. This is not a case-specific valuation or a predicted settlement. A specialist solicitor would need independent medical evidence about the standard of care, causation, severity and duration of any additional injury. Proven earnings losses, treatment costs and care needs may be considered separately. No compensation is guaranteed; the claim could be worth £0.
How Medical Negligence Consultants can help
Medical Negligence Consultants can arrange a confidential initial assessment and, where appropriate, introduce the case to a specialist medical negligence solicitor from its panel. The solicitor can investigate the medical records, obtain independent expert evidence and explain any available No Win No Fee arrangement, including potential fees and deductions.
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