UK MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE LAW INFORMATION

General Surgery

At least half of all claims for compensation under medical negligence law occur as a direct result of surgical procedures. This does not necessarily indicate that surgeons are any more negligent than other healthcare professionals however it may be because surgical techniques are being continually refined and there is a learning curve associated with all new operative procedures, furthermore it is believed that errors in surgery are the most easy to recognise and prove when compared with other disciplines of healthcare professionals. The most common surgical errors include delays in operating, inaccurate assessment, diagnosis delay, misdiagnosis and unnecessary operations. In addition there are the more obvious, but less common reasons which include metalwork and swabs being left inside the patient and unrecognised accidental cutting of tissues including blood vessels and vital organs.

Laparoscopy - Keyhole Surgery - Medical Negligence Law

Over the past few years, the number of laparoscopy or keyhole surgeries conducted in the United Kingdom has been on a significant rise however there has also been an associated marked increase in complications during surgery. The vast majority of these reported complications are on preliminary surgical entry and are in relation to damage to the bowel, blood vessel injuries and sometimes relate to the misuse of electro-surgery. Under laparoscopy or keyhole surgery procedures surgeons have to make a small incision so they can insert a miniaturised camera. They also have to make a second incision to insert the tools to perform the surgery. Because the first incisions have to be made without the help of the camera, there is a risk of unintentional physical damage. There are established protocols that surgeons must follow. Any injury at this very crucial initial stage may have been caused by medical negligence.

Law Society Panel

Our solicitor experts are all members of the Law Society Panel of medical negligence law experts and will provide you with free legal advice. They have a wealth of experience and will guide you through every step of the legal process using plain English for your better understanding of this complex area of law. Legal aid is available for these claims and for those who do not qualify for legal aid it may be possible to take the claim forward on a no win no fee basis.

Contact - Specialist Solicitor – Free Legal Advice

Our solicitors offer free advice either personally or on the telephone for whatever length of time is necessary to establish whether you have a reasonable case and they will also give advice on the claims procedure and how much compensation may be awarded. You will be given unequivocal advice on funding your claim including legal aid, no win no fee and insurance policy cover. If you would like to discuss your claim with a specialist just complete the contact form and a solicitor will phone you. If after discussing your matter you do not wish to proceed further then you are under no obligation to do so and you will not be charged for the initial advice.