Bladder Damage During Hysterectomy Our client, Ms X had a hysterectomy which was performed at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The surgeon injured her bladder and over a period of a few days her condition deteriorated and the injured bladder developed a fistula or hole. Following the surgery Ms X had difficulty passing urine and complained of pain in her stomach…
Read MoreA Leicestershire mother has been awarded five figure damages following the death of her Daughter at the Leicester Royal Infirmary in 2010. The hospital recently admitted that the care provided fell ‘below an acceptable standard' after 28 year old Rebecca Joy Tealby of Market Harborough passed away. Rebecca had Maple Syrup Urine Disease and Pneumonia. On the 9th March 2010…
Read MoreAfter a five year legal battle, a Leicestershire mother has received substantial damages for the delayed diagnosis and treatment of a birth injury that left her incontinent. After an uneventful pregnancy, the claimant (K), a 31-year-old woman, was admitted into hospital on 8th November 2007, six days overdue. Like around one in eight women, K had an assisted birth, where…
Read MoreKiera Dye was born at the Peterborough Hospital Maternity Unit on 30/05/08. She was five days overdue and was born with the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck. Her mother had a prolonged period of pushing and it was evident that there was difficulty in progressing with the delivery. The midwife involved failed to follow hospital procedures and guidelines and…
Read MoreMr Z fell from his bicycle and injured his lower leg. The following day, his leg was painful, red and swollen. He therefore attended the Accident & Emergency department at his local hospital. No x-ray was requested or carried out and Mr Z was discharged later the same day with a diagnosis of cellulitis and a prescription of antibiotics. Approximately…
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