Perforation of bowel
£300,000 awarded plus £40,000 per year for rest of life
Client sustained perforation of bowel whilst having key hole
surgery. This was not recognised at the time and the client
went on to suffer septicaemia and multi organ failure with some
consequent, though fortunately mild, brain damage as a
result.
Epidural for childbirth and stress at work
£255,000 awarded
Complex combined clinical negligence and stress at work claim
against the same defendant relating to epidural carried out during
child birth leading to ongoing problems; stress claim related to
how the claimant was then treated at work.
Pressure sore
£20,000 awarded
Pressure sore developed during prolonged surgery as a
result of incorrect postitioning on the operating
table.
Internal bleed
£15,000 awarded
An elderly widower recovered £15,000 for the pain and suffering,
funeral expenses and bereavement following the death of his wife in
hospital. She was admitted for a routine orthopaedic
procedure but exhibited signs and symptoms of internal bleeding on
admission which were not acted upon or treated. She received
anti-inflammatory medication postoperatively which exacerbated her
condition. This led to a deterioration and sadly she did not
survive. The widower was offered £5,000 initially by the
Trust's Solicitors, but the increased award was negotiated shortly
after our instruction.
Incorrect treatment for breast cancer
£15,000 awarded
Case relating to incorrect treatment in relation to breast
cancer. Client did have cancer in one breast but not in the
other but received treatment on both. Claim related to severe
unnecessary biopsies and partial lymph node clearance.
Ill-fitting plaster cast
£11,500 awarded
Child developed plaster sore from an ill fitting plaster cast
resulting in significant scarring to leg.