Fracture Negligence and When to Claim Compensation
Negligent care of a fracture can sometimes have a significant long-term impact on the patient. Speak to a specialist solicitor if negligence of this nature has affected either yourself or a loved one.
Fracture negligence
Medical negligence in relation to the management of a fracture can occur in a variety of ways and, depending on the location of the fracture and the nature and timing of the negligence, have equally varying outcomes.
The main examples of negligence in relation to a fracture would include the following:
- A failure of diagnosis
- A failure to arrange suitable testing, thereby failing to make an accurate diagnosis
- A failure to carry out necessary treatment
- Carrying out incorrect treatment or repair
Outcomes can include the following:
- Reduced mobility or dexterity
- On-going pain
- Infection
- The need for surgery
When to claim compensation
In short, if substandard medical care has left you or a loved one with a worse outcome than would have been the case with an appropriate and competent level of care, you are legally entitled to claim compensation.
In some circumstances, the long-term impact may be fairly minimal. But sometimes this will not be the case and the patient's life is changed by their negligent medical care.
A successful compensation claim will address the issues that have been caused by the negligence. For example, if the patient's ability to work has been compromised to some degree, causing them to suffer a loss of earnings, possibly both in the past and into the future, their claim would include that financial loss.
Equally, if they now require specialist equipment or care, the associated costs would be included in their claim.
Speak to a legal specialist
Making a compensation claim for negligent medical care is not a simple process and, in order to ensure the best and fairest outcome, you need the support of a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
They will be able to obtain copies of your medical records and have access to the best medical experts who will analyse the quality of your care.
This needs to take place before your claim can be issued so make sure you speak to a specialist at the earliest possible moment if you suspect that you have been the victim of substandard care.
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