Surgical negligence
Surgical negligence occurs where a surgical procedure is poorly executed, or where an inappropriate course of action is taken during surgery. If you believe that you have been affected by surgical negligence, you could be entitled to personal injury compensation. Contact us today for your FREE no-obligation consultation.
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Surgical negligence claim time limit
We advise speaking to us as soon as you believe that you may be entitled to personal injury compensation. Any cause for delay in beginning your surgical negligence claim may be taken into account regarding your personal injury claim time limit. For further information, please see What is the personal injury claim time limit? or contact us today for instant answers and peace of mind.
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Types of surgical negligence
You may be entitled to medical negligence compensation if you have experienced any form of surgical error. This could include errors made prior to surgery, during surgery, or any error during your post-op care. There are several common examples of surgical error.
Surgical error – common examples
- Organ/nerve damage
- Insufficient anaesthetic supply
- Nursing errors during aftercare
- Incorrect or unwarranted surgery
- Poor stitching/dressing of wounds
- Hospital acquired infections (e.g. MRSA)
- Failure to perform pre-operative checks
- Failure to take adequate medical history
- Infection due to unsterile surgical equipment
- Surgical equipment retained inside the patient
Your surgical compensation claim
Depending on the severity of your injury, we may be able to help to you to access expert medical care as part of your claim. You may also benefit from physiotherapy and mobility aids. For further information on the types of rehabilitation that may be available, please see my rehabilitation
Discover today whether you have a claim. Remember, we offer you a FREE no-obligation telephone consultation. Call 0800 888 6 888 or email