Hysterectomy Medical Negligence and Compensation Claims
If you or a loved one are struggling with the impact of substandard medical care during a hysterectomy procedure, contact Glynns Solicitors, specialists in medical compensation, to discuss the possibility of making a claim.
The risks associated with a hysterectomy
For the vast majority of women who undergo a hysterectomy, it is a safe and successful operation, alleviating the problems that led them to choose this procedure. Occasionally, however, this complex operation can go seriously wrong, causing unanticipated damage and causing severe and debilitating long-term problems.
Because of the sensitivity and complexity of the abdominal and pelvic regions, a wide variety of vital anatomical structures and organs are at risk when a hysterectomy is undertaken. The possible complications include, but are not restricted to, the following:
- Nerve damage such as to the pudendal nerve or the femoral nerve can occur during a hysterectomy. This can leave the woman suffering either bladder difficulties or loss of mobility, both of which can have life-changing effects.
- Direct damage to the bladder may occur, compromising urinary function and causing on-going difficulties
- Bowel damage may even occasionally occur, compromising the functioning of the bowel and causing a variety of distressing physical problems
The usual problems of extended surgery also apply such as the threat of deep vein thrombosis.
Claiming compensation for medical negligence
If a patient suffers a poor medical outcome due to substandard medical care, they are legally entitled to make a claim for compensation. Such a claim would include any financial losses caused by the negligent care such as a loss of income if the woman is unable to work or is restricted in the type or extent of employment she can undertake following her negligent hysterectomy.
If you are wondering whether you have a claim, you would be best advised to contact a specialist medical negligence lawyer. They will be able to access your medical records and instruct the best medical experts to assess the validity of your claim.
Compensation claims for medical negligence are extremely complex and, if you are to achieve the best and fairest outcome, it is vital to engage the services of legal professionals who are experienced in the negotiations associated with these complicated issues.
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers, all of whom are experts in this complex field of law.
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