Surgical negligence 

Surgery is often a daunting prospect and whilst the vast majority of procedures are carried out safely, sometimes errors do occur. Mistakes can be made by a surgeon or medical professional, during surgery.

Common surgical negligence claims

Typical health issues and injuries leading to clinical negligence surgical claims:

• A foreign object, such as a medical instrument, left in your body.
• Caused you to develop an infection due to poor hygiene standards.
• Operated on the wrong body part.
• Performed the incorrect operation.
• Caused injury or nerve damage to your organs.
• Failed to perform the appropriate checks to clarify if you were suitable for the surgery.
• Administered too much or too little anaesthetic.

If you’ve suffered from surgical negligence, speak with our experts to see how we can help.

What can I claim compensation for if I have suffered from surgical negligence?

You may be able to claim for the following:

• Loss of earnings.
• Injury compensation.
• Medical expenses such as rehabilitation fees, prescription charges, painkillers.
• Compensation for the care and support provided by family or friends.
• Reduced life expectancy.
• Ongoing illness.
• Recovery time.
• Expected lifestyle changes.