Surgical Error Claims
At injury+, we know that the vast majority of operations performed in the UK are successful. But sometimes there are surgical mistakes that affect the patient. Undergoing any kind of surgery can be a stressful experience in itself without finding out that an error has occurred during the operation. If you have been harmed by the negligence of a surgeon, you may be able to make a surgical error compensation claim.
Common types of surgical error claims
Below, you will find details of some of the most common cases of surgical rrrors injury+ solicitors deal with:
- Complications of Hysterectomy Procedures
- Cosmetic surgery or excessive scarring, for example in breast reduction operations
- Failed Sterilisation Compensation Claims
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Claims (Keyhole Surgery)
- Foreign bodies such as swabs and surgical equipment left inside the patient
- Accidental perforation of organs, particularly during keyhole procedures
- Operations performed on the wrong body part or organ
- Incorrect procedures carried out
- Failed sterilisation or vasectomy
- Surgical injuries to nerves, tissues and blood vessels
- Damage to bile ducts during gall bladder removal
- Errors in cosmetic surgery
- Complications with laser eye surgery, due to incorrectly set equipment, inexperienced practitioners or errors in technique
- Errors with anaesthesia, such as anaesthetic awareness\Complications with a hysterectomy
- Issues with informed consent
- Burns caused by diathermy when safe procedures are not followed
- Injuries and nerve damage caused by incorrect positioning of a patient in theatre.
It is also important that surgical patients receive the correct post-operative care, to avoid other potential complications such as avoidable infections, haemorrhage, blood clots and pressure sores.
Making a claim
For a clinical negligence claim, it is vital to show negligence on the part of the surgeon or practitioner involved and that this has caused some form of injury to the patient.
Contact one of our injury+ specialist lawyers who can examine the facts of your case, collate the necessary evidence and advise you on the best way to proceed.