Can I Claim Compensation for a Ruptured Bowel?
If you have suffered from a ruptured or perforated bowel due to negligent medical care, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Why is a ruptured bowel a problem?
A ruptured bowel, sometimes referred to as a perforated bowel, is where the lining of the bowel has been damaged and split either due to natural causes or negligence.
A split in the lining of the bowel can allow bacterial matter which would normally be retained within the bowel to travel to another region of the anatomy such as the abdominal space which is not equipped to deal with it.
This can trigger infection and sepsis which can quickly become life-threatening. If such an outcome is not diagnosed and treated very promptly, the impact on the patient can be devastating, affecting their entire quality of life and ability to work and remain independent.
A ruptured bowel may also lead to the need for a colostomy and stoma bag to be fitted.
When might a ruptured bowel be negligent?
A ruptured bowel might be regarded as negligent when the actions or failure to act by medical professionals has caused or allowed this damage to occur.
- If medical professionals have the opportunity to diagnose a digestive or bowel disorder which they fail to do, leaving the patient to suffer a perforated bowel, it might be regarded as negligent
- If a surgical procedure is carried out in a deficient manner, causing damage to the bowel, the relevant medical professional may be regarded as having provided negligent care.
When do I make a claim?
If a breach of duty or a failure of medical care has allowed a patient to develop a ruptured bowel, causing on-going difficulties, it might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
If the individual affected has suffered significant losses, such as a loss of income, due to their negligent care, a compensation claim will take this into account.
It is important to bear in mind, however, that a claim for compensation must be commenced within three years of the date of the alleged negligence, so don't delay.
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If you or a loved one are struggling with the long-term impact of a ruptured bowel due to negligent medical care, contact Glynns Solicitors. We are a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced legal experts who can advise you as to the best way forward.
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