Surgery Negligence Claims
If you have been injured as a result of surgical negligence, you need to know what your options are. A medical negligence solicitor will be able to offer their professional guidance, advising you on the best possible course of action.
Errors Made During Surgery
Due to the very nature of surgery, all operations carry a number of risks. A patient should be informed of these before consenting to surgery, as this may influence their decision to proceed – particularly with elective procedures such as cosmetic surgery. Many of these risks are in fact unavoidable, and therefore not all complications that arise either during or after a surgical procedure can be attributed to medical negligence.
However, there are sadly times when complications occur as a direct result of surgical error. We have dealt with many surgery negligence cases over the past 25 years, some of the most common of which arise because of:-
- Foreign bodies such as swabs being left inside a patient;
- Diathermy burns;
- Wrong-site surgery;
- Perforation of organs which fail to be noticed during the operation;
- Nerve damage;
- Excessive scarring;
- Failure to achieve intended outcome of operation (eg. failed sterilisation).
What Action Can You Take?
If you have sustained an injury because of surgical negligence, you will undoubtedly be feeling angry and upset about the substandard level of care you have received. But is there any further action you can take?
Firstly, you may want to make an official complaint to the NHS Trust in question. Your surgical treatment will then be investigated, and a report detailing the findings will be sent to you.
However, you may not feel satisfied with the hospital's response. If so, your next step should be to speak to a medical negligence solicitor. That is because if you have been the victim of an unacceptable level of care, you will be entitled to make a medical negligence claim.
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A solicitor will be able to listen to the details of your surgical treatment before suggesting whether or not you have the grounds to make a claim. If you are able to proceed with a surgery negligence claim which is then successful, you will be awarded compensation. This will recompense for the pain and suffering caused to you and your loved ones. It will also help to recover any finances you have lost as a direct consequence of your negligent surgery.
While there are some exceptions, medical negligence claims must be settled within three years of the incident. With such time limits at play, it is vital you do not delay in seeking expert legal advice.
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Early legal assistance can be vital so please contact us if you would like to discuss your situation. Please call us free on 0800 234 3300 (or from a mobile 01275 334030) or complete our Online Enquiry Form.
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