Post operative complications requiring intensive care
The Injury
Our client, Ms C, underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal by keyhole surgery) at a hospital in Cambridgeshire.
Ms C had severe internal bleeding following the procedure, resulting in the need for emergency open surgery, which caused extensive abdominal scarring.
Ms C required treatment on the Intensive Care Unit after the emergency surgery because she had a collapsed lung and severe breathing problems. She was in hospital for much longer than expected due to the post-operative complications she experienced.
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Our legal experts have successfully resolved many surgery compensation claims where negligent surgery or complications related to surgery have occurred both in an NHS or private hospital setting. While all surgery carries a degree of risk, some damage or injury to patients should simply not occur and our team will work with the relevant Trust or healthcare provider to ensure that lessons are learned and future errors prevented.
If you or a loved one has been affected by a delay in diagnosis or treatment we can provide legal representation on a no-win-no-fee basis [hyperlink to a funding page] to investigate a compensation claim, seek justice and secure your or your loved one’s future.
What Happened?
Ms C had an emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal by keyhole surgery) at a hospital in Cambridgeshire.
Ms C required treatment on the Intensive Care Unit after the emergency surgery because she had a collapsed lung and severe breathing problems. She was in hospital for much longer than expected due to the post-operative complications she experienced.
How We Can Help?
We can help you investigate your case, and recover compensation for your physical and psychological injury together with the cost of future treatment, rehabilitation, loss of earnings (if unable to work as a result of the injury), vital aids and equipment and for any care or support that is required as long as it can be attributed to the negligence.
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Our Investigations
We were instructed to investigate the case by Ms C. Investigations revealed that the surgeon had used surgical equipment to secure the blood vessels after removing the gallbladder which was known to be faulty. The surgeon also failed to use the correct number of clips to ensure that the vessels remained secure, and failed to secure one of the blood vessels together.
The outcome for our client
Ms C suffered serious physical and psychological injuries because of the negligence, including alopecia (hair loss). She required care and assistance with regards to personal care and activities of daily living and was unable to work for 6 months.
We negotiated a significant settlement for our client which will enable our client to obtain the treatment, therapies and care that he requires in the future.
Disclaimer
Whilst our case studies are designed to give an indication of the outcomes that can be achieved in these circumstances, the compensation awarded in individual cases can vary significantly due to a range of factors, including the severity of injury, effects on life expectancy and financial impact, for example. For more information, contact us today.
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