Negligent Bladder Injury and Claiming Compensation
Loss of or impairment to bladder function due to negligent medical care may justify a claim for compensation.
Bladder damage
Damage to the bladder as a result of a medical procedure or a failing in medical care may leave the patient with loss of bladder function, incontinence, the need to catheterise and a variety of associated physical and psychological difficulties.
In a broader context, it may leave an individual unable to pursue their chosen career and suffering significant financial difficulties.
If this is the case, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Bladder function and negligent medical care
Direct injury
The bladder may suffer injury during a surgical procedure. Abdominal and pelvic procedures such as a hysterectomy or a caesarean section represent a risk to the bladder due to its proximity to the operation site.
The incorrect insertion of a catheter also risks causing damage to the bladder and urinary tract.
If the bladder is injured during a surgical procedure, it is essential that the injury is identified and that a repair is carried out promptly in order to restore the integrity of the bladder.
A delay in diagnosing any damage may make leave the patient with permanent damage.
Indirect loss of function
Effective bladder function relies on the health and functioning of the nerves. If damage to or compression of the relevant nerves remains undiagnosed, it is possible that the patient may lose bladder function.
Delayed diagnosis may be too late for the nerve to recover and bladder dysfunction may become permanent.
A delay in diagnosing cauda equina compression in the spine, for example, may leave a patient with permanent bladder dysfunction.
Claiming compensation
If the bladder is damaged due to negligent medical care, the patient may suffer in a variety of ways including financial losses and additional costs.
In these circumstances, the patient would be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
If the damage to the patient had resulted in them suffering a loss of income, a successful claim would take this loss into account.
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Compensation claims for medical negligence are extremely complex and require the skills of a specialist lawyer.
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