How Do I Get Compensation for Endoscopy Damage?
If you or a loved one have been damaged by negligent medical care and are now suffering the consequences, you may be entitled to compensation.
Endoscopy damage
An endoscopy is a procedure to insert a lighted tube and miniscule camera into a patient's digestive system in order to check the condition of various parts of the gut.
Hundreds of endoscopy procedures take place across the UK every day and are usually highly successful and cause no long-term problems. Occasionally, however, this delicate procedure can accidentally damage the patient in a way that adversely affects their quality of life.
If a negligent endoscopy causes damage to the digestive tract, it can result in bacteria seeping into the abdominal cavity, triggering infection. The implications of such a development can be severe, putting the patient at risk of sepsis and multiple organ failure.
Should such a catastrophic error occur, it is vital that it is identified immediately and that steps are taken to resolve the situation and protect the health of the patient.
If this does not occur, the long-term outcome can be life-changing and even fatal.
How to claim compensation
If you think you or a loved one may have been the victim of medical negligence, the first step is to contact a specialist lawyer. Claims for compensation for medical negligence are extremely complex and a specialist will be able to give you the best guidance and have access to the most skilled medical experts who can assess the quality of your treatment and the validity of your claim.
Your solicitor will get access to your medical records and negotiate with the Defendant (whether the hospital or other professional medical provider) to agree the outcome of your claim.
It is important to bear in mind that, by law, a claim for compensation for medical negligence needs to be initiated within three years of the date of alleged negligence. Medical compensation claims can also be very lengthy, so don't delay.
Legal specialists
Glynns Solicitors is a long-standing and dedicated medical negligence legal practice. With a team of experienced lawyers, we can offer extensive expertise and a history of success in this specialist field.
Contact us today to talk to a legal expert about your situation and the suitability of making a claim for compensation.
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