Bile Duct Injury Compensation After Gallstone Surgery
Surgery to deal with gallstones is a common and generally successful procedure. When it goes wrong, however, it can cause severe problems and may justify a claim for compensation.
Negligent injury and claiming compensation
A patient who has suffered damage and long-term consequences due to negligent medical care is legally entitled to claim compensation for the impact. This can include a loss of income insofar as this has been caused by the negligence as well as any costs of specialist treatment or equipment or household support which has been necessitated by the negligent care.
Although a cholecystectomy is a common operation, it can be complicated by a number of factors related to the patient’s anatomy.
Caution is required as well as a willingness to re-consider options if a problem is encountered.
Any damage or injury which occurs during the procedure needs to be identified promptly and resolved at the time if possible.
Complications which could occur and which may cause long-term problems for the patient if not resolved could include the following:
- A bile duct injury
- An injury to nearby anatomy such as the bowel
- A bile leak
- Peritonitis and sepsis, which can itself be life-threatening
- Bleeding
The physical, practical and psychological impact of injuries such as these can be significant, affecting many aspects of the patient’s life.
Specialist medical negligence solicitors
A successful claim for compensation requires the expertise of a specialist solicitor. Not only does there need to be a comprehensive analysis of the patient’s medical treatment to identify where the procedure may have gone wrong but a thorough and meticulous assessment of the impact of any negligence on the life of the patient, their capacity for independence, their daily needs and any loss of income has to be carried out to ensure that the compensation adequately and fully reflects the consequences of the damage.
Free initial claim assessment
Think medical treatment may have caused avoidable harm?
Tell our specialist medical negligence team what happened. We will review the initial information and explain whether we may be able to help.
- Tell us what treatment you received and what you believe went wrong
- We assess the initial circumstances
- We explain whether further investigation may be appropriate
Your initial enquiry is free. No Win No Fee funding may be available.
What happens when you contact us?
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Tell us what happened
Call us or complete the short enquiry form with a brief outline of the treatment you received and the harm caused.
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We assess the circumstances
A member of our specialist team will review the initial details and may ask you for some further information.
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We explain your options
We will explain whether we may be able to help, the possible next steps and any funding options relevant to your enquiry.
Worried about making a claim?
“Taking on the NHS is a daunting business… I was always treated with patience and understanding… helped to put my mind at rest.”
A specialist legal firm will not only have extensive expertise but will have worked for many years with the best medical experts and will be able to engage their services to analyse the patient’s medical care and the impact of any negligence on their health and quality of life.
Free legal advice
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of highly experienced solicitors and a wealth of expertise in complex claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about what has occurred to you or your loved one, and the possibility of making a claim.
We can offer No Win No Fee medical negligence funding which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
Please call us free on 0800 234 3300 (or from a mobile 01275 334030) or complete our Online Enquiry Form.
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