Causes of surgical error
Thousands of surgical procedures are successfully carried out at hospitals around the UK every day. The vast majority are extremely successful and many are considered routine.
Occasionally, however, the surgery is not successful and can leave the patient with either temporary or permanent injury, and tragically in some cases, the outcome is fatal. In many instances, the risks of undergoing surgery are known and explained to the patient, or their family, prior to surgery. An unsuccessful outcome can be the result of those risks and known complications, and no blame can be attributed to the surgeon or his team.
Unfortunately, there are some occasions where the surgery is not successful because of negligence by the surgeon, or the aftercare provided by the medical team. In these circumstances, you or your family may be able to claim medical negligence compensation for the trauma, or injury you suffered as a result of the surgery.
Review into breast care services by the Heart of England NHS Trust
The Heart of England NHS Trust, which runs the Solihull, Heartlands and Good Hope Hospitals, invited victims of the surgeon Ian Stuart Paterson to meet with Sir Ian Kennedy on 13th March to discuss the Trust's future breast care services.
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Types of surgical error
Any type of surgery can result in a problem for the patient if there is negligence during the procedure or aftercare. We represent hundreds of clients and their families each year who have suffered through medical negligence or surgical errors.
If you think you may have a claim for medical negligence compensation, please contact us for no-obligation, legal advice.
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Compensation claim for surgical errors
Have you or a member of your family suffered as a result of medical negligence such as surgical error? For more information about our service or for advice about whether we can assist you with a medical negligence compensation claim contact us today or complete one of our online compensation claim forms. One of our representatives will contact you (without obligation) to discuss the matter further within 24 hours (48 hours at weekends).
Strict time limits apply for making a personal injury compensation claim, so please seek expert legal advice as soon as you think you may have a valid claim for compensation.
Please visit our section on information and advice for more details on making a personal injury compensation claim.