Femoral Nerve Injury Compensation
A negligent injury to the femoral nerve during surgery can cause life-changing damage. It may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
The femoral nerve
Originating in the lumbar region of the back, the femoral nerve travels through the pelvic region and down to the thighs. It is significant in the awareness of sensation in the thigh and in the movement of the hips and straightening of the knee.
A loss of femoral nerve function would present an individual with significant mobility issues.
Possible long-term consequences of femoral nerve injury
A loss of mobility is likely to affect a wide-range of aspects of an individual's life:
- Their ability to work may be restricted and, where the nature of their work was dependant on their mobility, they may no longer be able to work at all
- Travel may also be restricted
- Household and daily life tasks are likely to become far harder to achieve
- An individual may find that their own independence is reduced and they may require additional support
The financial implications can be dramatic. A loss of income, the need for additional mobility aids and possible additional physical support needs can combine to create significant financial stresses.
Causes of femoral nerve injury
If an individual is undergoing surgery in the pelvic region, they are at risk of suffering damage to their femoral nerve. This may occur due to accidental compression of the nerve or a negligent cut to the nerve.
Procedures such as a hip replacement or gynaecological surgery can lead to a femoral nerve injury.
Where the effects are long-lasting it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Claiming compensation
A successful compensation claim will address issues of financial losses. Consequently, if negligent injury to the femoral nerve has reduced an individual's income or caused them additional costs, such as alterations to their home or the need for personal support, a compensation claim should be able to provide recompense for these losses.
For many people, where there has been little acknowledgement of the injury they have suffered, a successful compensation claim also provides a sense of justice having been done.
Speak to a solicitor
If you or a loved one are struggling with the long-term impact of a negligent femoral nerve injury, contact Glynns Solicitors.
As specialists in medical negligence law, we have the expertise to support you in pursuing a claim for compensation.
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