Incontinence and Compensation for Medical Negligence
Incontinence of bladder or bowel can be life changing. If this is the result of negligent medical care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
The consequences of medical negligence
If an individual suffers a poor outcome following negligent or substandard medical care, which would not have been the case with an acceptable level of care, they are legally entitled to claim compensation for the consequences.
The consequences of incontinence can be devastating to an individual's quality of life and mental well-being. Practically, they may find that they need urgent access to a toilet and may struggle within the parameters of their own home. This distressing scenario, combined with a loss of self-confidence, can sometimes lead a person to feel isolated and reluctant to leave their home.
Working, socialising, maintaining former hobbies and activities as well as providing support to their family can become a struggle.
If this is the product of medical negligence, a successful compensation claim can address the associated financial losses. For example, an individual who is unable to work due to their symptoms or who is now restricted in the nature of work they can manage, may find that they are facing a significant loss of income. A successful compensation claim would incorporate this financial loss.
Medical negligence and incontinence
Incontinence may be an unanticipated consequence of medical negligence in a variety of ways including the following:
- A misdiagnosis
- A failure to examine or assess
- A delay in diagnosis
- An error in surgery which damages the function of either bladder or bowel
Errors such as this may arise in several areas of medicine such as gynaecology, bowel surgery and nerve compression as well as the correct diagnosis of a soft tissue infection, leaving the patient vulnerable to loss of control of either bladder or bowel or, in some circumstances, both.
Making a compensation claim
If you think that you or a loved one may be entitled to make a claim for compensation for medical negligence, you need to speak with a legal specialist.
They will be able to obtain your medical records and engage the best medical experts to analyse the quality of your medical care.
An experienced medical negligence solicitor will, furthermore, have the expertise to calculate the financial losses which you have suffered and negotiate the best settlement on your behalf.
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