Compensation for Femoral Nerve Damage in Surgery
Taking care to protect the function of the femoral nerve during surgery is crucial to the patient's well-being. If negligent surgery has left you or a family member with long-term disability, contact Glynns Solicitors.
Why does the femoral nerve matter?
The femoral nerve originates in the lower spine and travels through the pelvic region to the legs. Effective function of this important nerve is essential to sensation in the legs and the stimulation of movement. A loss or impairment of function can cause significant disability.
This, in turn, may impact on an individual's quality of life in a wide variety of ways, affecting their ability to work, travel, socialise and function independently and safely in their own home.
If such a shocking outcome is due to negligent medical care during a surgical procedure, the patient may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Surgery and femoral nerve damage
Damage to the femoral nerve can occur during surgery for a variety of reasons. Its proximity to a number of significant anatomical structures such as the hip makes the nerve vulnerable to damage. It may be inadvertently compressed, stretched, clipped or cut during an operation to another part of the body.
Should such an unfortunate event occur, it is vital that the damage is identified as promptly as possible so that a repair can be attempted.
A failure to prevent damage or a failure to identify that damage has occurred may be regarded as negligent.
Claiming compensation
If an individual finds themselves facing disability and the associated difficulties and financial losses, due to substandard medical care, they are entitled to make a claim for compensation.
A successful claim addresses the issue of unnecessary pain and suffering experienced by the patient. However, it also take account of the past and future financial losses suffered by the patient which were caused by the medical negligence and which would not have occurred with an appropriate level of care.
However, compensation claims for medical negligence are highly-complex and require the skills and experience of a specialist lawyer.
Speak to a specialist
If you or a family member are struggling with disability due to negligent femoral nerve damage, contact Glynns Solicitors. A dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced specialist lawyers, we will be happy to discuss your situation and advise you as to the validity of making a claim.
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