Ruptured Bowel and Claiming Compensation for Medical Negligence
If a patient suffers a poor long-term outcome due to medical negligence in relation to a ruptured bowel, it may be possible to claim compensation for the impact.
A ruptured or perforated bowel and medical negligence
- If a bowel perforation occurs during a surgical procedure, it is essential that the problem is identified promptly and dealt with competently to prevent the patient suffering a poor long-term outcome. Causing a perforation may be regarded as negligent. Failing to identify a repair a perforated bowel may also be regarded as negligent.
- Failing to prevent a ruptured bowel by failing to diagnose a condition when the opportunity was there may also be regarded as negligent. If the patient suffers as a result, it may be possible to make a claim.
The consequences of a ruptured bowel can be life-changing. They can even be life-threatening if the patient suffers sepsis as a result of the rupture.
Without prompt recognition and repair, an individual may suffer permanent loss of bowel function and need to undergo additional surgery to fit a stoma.
If infection and sepsis develop due to the spread of bacterial matter into the abdominal space, the patient may become severely unwell and suffer long-term poor health and debilitating symptoms.
This is all in addition to the pain and suffering which the rupture can cause.
The financial impact of a ruptured bowel
Depending on the severity of the consequences and symptoms, the financial impact of a ruptured bowel can be considerable.
An individual may now struggle to work, need to retrain or change their job and may struggle to leave the home due to their symptoms. If this is the case, they are likely to suffer a significant reduction in income on a permanent basis.
They may require on-going treatment, personal care or specialist equipment and, insofar as this has been necessitated by the impact of the medical negligence,. The associated costs can be incorporated into a successful claim.
Speak to a legal expert
If you are thinking of making a claim for compensation for medical negligence, it is crucial that you talk to a legal specialist. The complex processes and procedures involved in these claims make it essential that you place you claim into expert hands.
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal firm with a team of experienced solicitors and a history of success in high-value claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, if you are struggling with the impact of a ruptured bowel and suspect that you may have been the victim of medical negligence.
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