Substandard Fusion And Care Resulting From Multiple Failures Leads To Below Knee Amputation
Introduction
Mr TA, who was previously employed as a bed salesman, a part-time Funeral Director and an occasional Freelance Butler, had always been in good general health. After multiple failures over a 4 year period.
Mr TA underwent an amputation of his leg.
He required aids and equipment, adaptations to his home, adaptive footwear, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and adaptations to his lifestyle. He suffered depression and his mental and emotional health were affected as well his personal relationships and employment.
His upper limb was affected through use of a wheelchair and he also required a number of surgeries which were as a result of the negligence.
A keen horse rider, he was unable to ride for a number of years.
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On recommendation, Mr. TA instructed the specialist law firm MDS to represent him in his amputation case.
Our Amputation experts proved that there had been negligence and expertly quantified his case for a significant 6-figure sum.
What Happened?
Mr TA experienced increasing pain around his left ankle together with instability and functional restriction. Examinations confirmed he had large osteophytes and tilting of the talus. Mr TA’s symptoms were increasingly getting worse.
A year later he had an operation to fuse the ankle. It was admitted that this fusion operation was performed below standard, and the screws inserted were incorrectly placed. Pain and instability and swelling continued and mobility was restricted and he required crutches to walk. He was under follow up but he was discharged before recovery. It was admitted that he was negligently discharged from care despite this.
2 years later there was a further operation to fuse the ankle. Mr TA had had an infection in his ankle just before this surgery. It was admitted that it was not appropriate to carry out surgery so soon after the infection.
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How can MDS Help you?
While no amount of compensation will ever be enough if you or a family member loses a limb, MDS can help you to ensure you recover what you are entitled to.
If you or a family member has or a loved one has been affected by healthcare negligence, we can help you through the legal process for investigating your concerns against a healthcare professional and your negligence claim if there is one.
We will do this by providing legal representation on a no-win-no-fee basis to investigate what happened, help you get some answers, help you secure compensation, help seek justice for you and help to secure your or your loved one’s future.
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The Legal Claim
A detailed letter was sent to the Defendant NHS Trust setting out the allegations and seeking an admission of liability.
Liability was eventually admitted, and a 6-figure settlement was negotiated.
Investigating an amputation claim
When investigating a claim for an amputation, an array of experts is required and could include a number of the following: a Vascular Surgeon, Orthopaedic expert, Rehabilitation expert, physiotherapist, sexual therapy expert, Occupational Therapist/Care Expert, Accommodation expert, pain management expert, case management expert, Psychiatrist and Prosthetist.
Damages will include for example appliances, mobility aids, relevant equipment, prosthetics, adaptations to the home and vehicle. This list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on the individual.
A prosthetic leg enables Mr TA to ride his horse once again.
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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If you are concerned about the medical treatment that you or a loved one has received, please contact us and one of our specialist team will assist you.
