Orthopaedic Negligence and When to Claim Compensation
Orthopaedic medical negligence can have debilitating and life-changing consequences. Contact a specialist solicitor if you think you may have a claim.
When to make a claim for compensation
You are entitled to make a claim for compensation if the care provided by medical professionals to yourself or your loved one fell below the acceptable level, causing you to suffer a worse outcome and consequences than would have been the case with a competent level of care.
However, it is important to note that claims for compensation for medical negligence are associated with a strict deadline. Claims need to be issued with the court within three years of the date of the alleged deadline. This is not the time by which you engage a solicitor. A solicitor will need a considerable amount of time to investigate the quality of your medical care and its impact on you, if any, before your claim is issued.
Don't delay if you think that either you or a loved one have been the victim of negligent care. Speak with a specialist solicitor today for the best advice.
Orthopaedic negligence and the consequences
Orthopaedic healthcare is a major area of medical activity and intervention. Thousands of people every year undergo an orthopaedic procedure of some nature, whether related to the hip, the knee, the shoulder, the wrist or other structure of the body. Where successful, and this is usually the case, the patient's quality of life is significantly improved, providing enhanced movement, dexterity, stability and confidence.
When an orthopaedic procedure goes wrong, however, the patient can occasionally find themselves in a worse scenario than had they undergone no procedure at all.
Whether through a failure of infection control or accidental damage during surgery, the patient can suffer an array of distressing and debilitating consequences.
If these consequences also cause the patient to suffer financial losses, such as a reduced income or experiencing increased and unanticipated care costs, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors are specialists in medical negligence compensation law. We have extensive expertise in a wide variety of negligence topics and a long-standing history of success in high-value claims.
Contact us today to speak with a specialist solicitor, free of charge, if you or a loved one have been the victim of negligent orthopaedic care.
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