Nerve Damage Compensation Claims After Negligent Surgery
If a patient suffers an injury due to negligent medical care which causes them to suffer difficulties and symptoms which should not have been the case with an acceptable and appropriate level of care, they are legally entitled to compensation to address the impact.
Surgery and nerve damage
Surgical procedures by their very nature often put nerves at risk of damage. This may be true of a wide range of types of surgery including the following:
- Spinal surgery
- Joint surgery
- Sinus surgery
- Heart surgery
The impact of nerve damage, if any, will depend on the nerve which is affected and the function which it provides in normal circumstances. If damage to the nerve, through compression or being cut, reduces or completely removes the nerve function, the patient will suffer loss of the associated sensory and motor abilities.
This may affect a wide range of capacities including mobility, sight, bowel function and breathing to name a few.
If nerve damage had not been anticipated and the patient’s symptoms have been caused by negligent care, it may be possible to claim compensation.
The complexity of medical compensation claims
There are a number of aspects of making a claim for compensation for negligent medical care which require extensive expertise and experience.
- Initially there needs to be a meticulous analysis of the patient’s medical records in order to identify if there has been an act of negligence or substandard care
- Secondly, should this be found to have been the case, the degree to which this affected the patient’s outcome, if at all, needs to be identified
- Thirdly, the impact on the patient’s quality of life and the associated financial losses, such as loss of income or the costs of care, need to be thoroughly assessed in order to put a value on their claim
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?
“Taking on the NHS is a daunting business… I was always treated with patience and understanding… helped to put my mind at rest.”
Without expert input, the patient will not achieve the best and fairest settlement.
An experienced medical negligence solicitor, with access to a network of experienced and well-respected medical experts, is crucial to this procedure. They will ensure that all deadlines are met, all legal processes completed and that the patient is kept informed throughout.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced solicitors and a long-standing history of success in complex claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim.
We can offer No Win No Fee medical negligence funding which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
Please call us free on 0800 234 3300 (or from a mobile 01275 334030) or complete our Online Enquiry Form.
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