Bile Duct Injury Negligence and When to Make a Claim
A bile duct injury can very quickly devastate an individual's health, well-being and quality of life. Speak to us here at Glynns if you or a love one have been the victim of negligence.
Bile duct injury
Damage to the bile duct or biliary system during surgery can put the patient at risk of infection and sepsis.
This can translate in a very short space of time into severe and life-threatening illness.
The damage to a person's long-term health can be significant, affecting every aspect of their life, limiting their ability to work and putting pressure on their family and personal relationships.
When to make a claim
If it is evident that a patient has suffered from a breach of duty or act of negligence during the course of their medical care, they are legally entitled to claim compensation for the consequences of that negligence.
The patient may suffer significant and debilitating effects which impact their ability to work and function normally in everyday situations. They may require some degree of personal care. Scenarios such as these can not only disrupt the patient's quality of life significantly but attract considerable financial losses, whether from a loss of income or because of the costs of care or personal support.
It is also important to be aware that compensation claims for medical negligence are associated with a deadline of three years from the date of the alleged negligence.
How to make a claim
The first step in making a claim for compensation for medical negligence is to speak with specialist solicitor.
They will ask you to describe what has happened to you and produce a witness statement. They will also obtain copies of your medical records and carry out an investigation into the quality of your medical care.
With the support of the best medical experts, they will identify whether or not you have been the victim of negligent care and advise you as to how to proceed. They will assess the ways in which any negligence has affected you and the impact on your life and financial circumstances.
Specialist legal advice
If you suspect that either you or a loved one have been the victim of negligent medical care, contact Glynns Solicitors, We specialise purely in medical negligence claims and can offer a wealth of expertise in these complex claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
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