Claiming Compensation for Colostomy Negligence
Having to undergo surgery for a colostomy and functioning with a colostomy on a daily basis can present a number of problems. For some people, the psychological impact of such a scenario is also significant. If medical negligence is at the root of this scenario, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Colostomy medical negligence
Functioning with a colostomy, on either a temporary or permanent basis, can impact on an individual's working life and personal life.
If the individual suffers medical negligence in relation to their colostomy, the associated frustration and difficulties can be all the great.
In our experience, medical negligence can occur in relation to a colostomy for a number of reasons:
- Astonishingly, we have experienced circumstances where a client underwent the fitting of a colostomy to carry out their bowel function when such a procedure was not, in fact, justified by their physical condition. Such an appalling error may well be regarded as negligent and the patient might be justified in bringing a claim for compensation.
- If a colostomy is necessary for the patient due to bowel damage caused by an earlier negligent procedure, whether bowel surgery or an investigative procedure such as a colonoscopy, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation for the damage caused and its impact.
- If a colostomy becomes necessary due to a failure to diagnose a condition such as diverticulitis which subsequently damages the integrity of the bowel, the relevant medical practitioners may be regarded as having provided substandard care. A failure to diagnose a 4th degree tear following vaginal childbirth can also lead to the need for a colostomy if the new mother develops a fistula, affecting her capacity to control her bowel.
- If a colostomy needs to be reversed, it is essential that this procedure is carried out competently in order to avoid causing the patient further complications and the threat of infection. A failure to achieve this outcome may justify a claim for compensation should the patient suffer poor long-term health as a result.
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Glynns Solicitors is a specialist medical negligence legal practice with many years' experience of a wide range of medical negligence compensation claims.
If you or a loved one are struggling with the impact of colostomy negligence, contact us to talk to one of our experienced solicitors regarding the suitability of making a claim for compensation.
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