Nerve Damage and Claiming Compensation for Negligent Medical Care
Negligent damage to a nerve can change an individual's life and may justify a claim for compensation.
The consequences of nerve damage
A healthy and undamaged nervous system is fundamental to effective human function. This astonishing network which runs throughout our body is responsible for the recognition of sensation and stimuli, both internal and external, and the initiation of responses in the form of movement and function.
Damage to the nervous system can compromise the function of an individual in a myriad of ways, such as a loss of mobility, a loss of both bladder and bowel control, loss of dexterity and coordination, loss of vision or sense of smell and compromised sensation of pain among many other forms of dysfunction.
For a once fit and healthy individual, the impact can be utterly devastating:
- An individual may no longer be able to work
- They may struggle to communicate
- A person may become entirely dependent on personal care
- A person may not be able to mobilise safely
If such an appalling outcome is due, in full or in part, to negligent medical care, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation.
Negligent medical care
Negligent medical care, causing irreversible nerve damage may be caused by an error during a surgical procedure or an error in positioning of the patient during surgery.
It may also result from a failure to diagnose a condition such as a tumour or ruptured disc, which causes damage to a nearby nerve.
Claiming compensation
Making a claim for compensation is an extremely complex process, requiring a thorough investigation into the quality of the patient's medical care, prior to the initiation of a claim with a court.
Issuing a claim is associated with a legal deadline of three years form the date of the alleged negligence, so if you think that either you or a loved one may be entitled to make a claim, it is essential that you contact a specialist solicitor at the earliest possible moment.
A successful claim will incorporate the financial losses experienced by the patient such as a loss of income or the costs of care insofar as they have been caused by negligent care.
Free initial claim assessment
Think medical treatment may have caused avoidable harm?
Tell our specialist medical negligence team what happened. We will review the initial information and explain whether we may be able to help.
- Tell us what treatment you received and what you believe went wrong
- We assess the initial circumstances
- We explain whether further investigation may be appropriate
Your initial enquiry is free. No Win No Fee funding may be available.
What happens when you contact us?
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Tell us what happened
Call us or complete the short enquiry form with a brief outline of the treatment you received and the harm caused.
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We assess the circumstances
A member of our specialist team will review the initial details and may ask you for some further information.
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We explain your options
We will explain whether we may be able to help, the possible next steps and any funding options relevant to your enquiry.
Worried about making a claim?
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Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of highly-experienced lawyers.
Contact us today to speak with a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
Please call us free on 0800 234 3300 or complete our Online Enquiry Form.
For a broader explanation of eligibility, evidence and compensation, read our guide to nerve injury compensation claims.
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