Debilitating Nerve Injury and Compensation for Surgical Negligence
The body's nervous system spreads throughout pretty much every region of the body, recognising sensation and responding to impulses to move. It is crucial to a human's effective functioning in a myriad of ways. Unfortunately, it is also vulnerable to accidental damage during medical procedures.
Where this occurs, the patient may be entitled to claim compensation for the consequences.
Nerve damage during a medical procedure
Irreparable damage to a nerve will compromise an individual's functioning in some way and to some degree.
This can occur in a variety of ways including the following:
- Accidental nerve injury during orthopaedic surgery such as a hip replacement or knee replacement
- Abdominal surgery or spinal surgery can risk nerve damage
- Sinus surgery can put the optic nerve at risk
- Positioning during surgery may cause damage to a nerve
Loss of nerve function will reduce an individual's function in whatever area of the body the nerve serves, whether this is the limbs, the bladder and bowel or a person's vision.
The impact will differ according to the nature and location of the nerve loss but permanent function loss may well reduce an individual's ability to work and may even compromise their independence.
Making a claim for compensation
If you or a loved one are struggling with the impact of nerve damage due to a medical procedure, speak to a medical negligence legal specialist.
They will be able to obtain copies of your medical records and carry out a thorough investigation into the quality of your medical care and whether or not you have been the victim of negligence.
If this indeed is found to have been the case, a further assessment will be made of the ways in which you have been affected and the impact on your life. This is an extremely complex process requiring the most meticulous attention and the skills and experience of a legal specialist.
Without specific expertise you are at risk of achieving a settlement of damages which does not truly reflect the extent of your damage and the devastation it has wrought upon your quality of life.
Glynns Solicitors
Glynns is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with years of experience of supporting high-value claims. Our team of solicitors can offer a wealth of expertise in medical negligence claims.
This specialisation ensures that we have the skills ready and waiting to help you in the most efficient and economical way and that we can also offer No Win No Fee funding for medical negligence claims which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
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