Surgical
There are inherent risks associated with different types of surgery. However, where unnecessary harm has been caused by a surgical error, poor equipment or poor surgical technique, there may be a clinical negligence claim. Clinical negligence cases have been brought in respect of a number of surgical procedures which include keyhole surgery; orthopaedic surgery; urological surgery; heart surgery; gynaecological surgery, and many more. If surgery is performed in a substandard manner it can cause devastating injuries, such as damage to internal organs; damage to nerves during the surgery; poor results from surgery; retention of instruments; and anaesthetic awareness.
Here are some examples of our settled and current surgical claims:
Hay & Kilner settled a claim for £160,000 on behalf of a client who underwent surgery for the removal of a cyst which was performed in a substandard manner. During the procedure, the surgeon damaged our client’s bowel and ureter, causing long-term damage.
A claim was settled for £22,000 in respect of substandard treatment provided to our client whilst undergoing surgical treatment to repair an inguinal hernia. During surgery, damage was caused to our client’s scrotum which necessitated two further operative procedures, including the removal of his right testicle. This was not an associated risk of hernia repair.
Hay & Kilner are currently acting for a client who underwent a Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEA) procedure to treat heavy periods. It is alleged that the MEA procedure was performed in a substandard manner, causing burns to her bowel necessitating further surgery.
Hay & Kilner are currently investigating a claim in which an individual with a blood clotting disorder was admitted to hospital for a hysterectomy. It is alleged that she was administered too high a dose of anti-coagulants. As a result, she required an emergency re-admission to hospital for surgery due to excessive haemorrhaging.
For further information, please contact Clare Thompson on 0192 232 8345 or emailclare.thompson@hay-kilner.co.uk
Hay & Kilner has an ‘excellent grasp of clinical negligence law and an excellent manner with clients’, and recently settled several high-value claims including a sub-standard knee surgery case and a meningitis case. It also secured a £70,000 award in a dental claim. Clients rate Clare Thompson, Helen Morland and the ‘hugely experienced’ David Bradshaw. The firm has a multi-party action franchise.
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Hay & Kilner's ‘efficient, knowledgeable and conscientious' clinical negligence practice settled a substantial number of cerebral palsy claims with a combined value of £20m over the course of 2009, and was retained on the Spinal Injury Panel. ‘Experienced' partner David Bradshaw and the ‘methodical, bright' Clare Thompson are both recommended.
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