How Do I Make a Compensation Claim for a Medical Never Event?
It might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation if a medical 'never event' has left you or a loved one with long-term debilitating symptoms.
What is a 'never event'?
A 'never event' in medical care is simply an occurrence which should not happen. Examples of medical never events include a surgical procedure to the wrong part of the body, the use of an incorrect implant, carrying out a procedure to the wrong patient and leaving a medical item inside a patient following a procedure.
The impact of a never event will inevitably vary according to the nature of what has occurred. In some cases, however, the long-term impact is devastating. A patient may find that they suffer permanent disability due to the effects of the never event.
It may even mean that the patient is no longer able to work or remain independent. They may require care. They may require significant adjustments to their life and accommodation. Their entire quality of life can suffer.
The psychological impact can also been significant when the patient is aware that their on-going problems are due to an error which should never have occurred.
Making a compensation claim
If you or a loved one have been the victim of a 'never event', the relevant medical practitioners are likely to be regarded as having provided negligent care.
If you are suffering the significant on-going effects of that negligence, it might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
The financial losses caused by a severe 'never event' may include loss of income if the patient is no longer able to work or has had to change to a type of employment which offers a lower remuneration.
If the patient requires care support, the associated costs may be addressed in a successful compensation claim.
How to Make a Claim
The first step is to engage the services of a specialist in medical negligence law. Compensation claims for medical negligence are extremely complex, requiring the expertise of specialist lawyers and medical experts who will assess the validity of your claim.
An experienced medical negligence solicitor will guide you through the process, obtaining reports from the most skilled experts and ensure that your claim is presented as fully as possible.
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If you or a loved one are struggling with the shocking impact of a medical 'never event', contact Glynns Solicitors to talk to one of our team of experts about the suitability of making a claim.
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