Preparing for surgery is an anxious time for patients and although the vast number of medical procedures performed every year are successful, unfortunately surgical errors and negligence can happen in both private and NHS hospitals. When surgical negligence occurs, patients may fall victim to surgical mistakes, substandard treatment or inadequate level of care which can cause serious harm and suffering.
Surgical mistakes and errors
Sadly, mistakes do occasionally happen during surgery and this can result in avoidable injury, serious complications or even fatalities. Injuries that can arise from surgery are varied and may include infections, adverse reactions to transplants or transfusions, damage to organs and nerve damage. Such injuries can be caused when negligence occurs during surgery, such as:
- Using un-sterilised instruments
- Incorrect administration of anesthetic
- Poor surgical performance
- Failure to remove surgical instruments
- Contamination of blood during blood transfusions
- Poor aftercare following surgery
If you have suffered surgical negligence due to an error being made during surgery, or if you fail to receive the appropriate level of care, you may be entitled to make a medical negligence claim. We understand that this can be a very traumatic time for you and your family and such medical mistakes can have lasting psychological impact. Our legal team can advise you on the process surrounding negligence claims and guide you through this with exceptional support.
Additional support from a medical negligence claim
If you have suffered a surgical or medical mistake, you may require extra support with regards to extra medical care or rehabilitation. We will consider this when preparing your compensation claim as well as recovering loss of earnings and any additional expenses involved in order to help you get your life back on track.
Is there a time limit on submitting a claim?
Yes. Generally, medical negligence claims need to be processed within three years from the date of the treatment or three years from the date you became aware of complications following surgery. It is advisable to contact us as soon as possible to discuss your case further. Call us on 028 7963 2030 or email info@bernadettemulholland.com.