Case studies - Medical
Clinical negligence, or medical negligence, happens when a medical professional breaches their duty towards you.
See also:
Medical negligence compensation claims
A breach of duty means that the standard of care you received was below the standard that could reasonably be expected of a competent healthcare professional.
Examples of medical negligence include errors and delays in diagnosing a complaint to procedural healthcare issues.
Clinical negligence categories include:
- Birth injuries
- Cosmetic and plastic surgery
- GP negligence
- Hospital neglect
- Misdiagnosis
- Orthopaedic negligence
- Prescription error
- Surgical errors
With Quittance Legal Services, your medical negligence claim will be handled by a highly-experienced solicitor with an excellent track record of winning compensation for claimants affected by the negligence of a medical professional.
Medical Negligence Case Examples:
Undiagnosed Throat Cancer Led to 500,000 Compensation
Latest medical negligence case studies. 1/2 Million compensation for a delayed care negligence resulting from clinical negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
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10,000 Awarded for Nasal Burns Sustained by Child
Latest medical negligence case studies. 10,000 compensation awarded for multiple injuries resulting from clinical negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
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5,500 Damages for Pain from Delayed Treatment
Latest medical negligence case studies. 5,500 compensation for a delayed care negligence resulting from clinical negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
17,250 Awarded for Chemical Burn
Solicitors secured a hazardous substances compensation award for a 69 year old woman for burns to her leg caused by a chemical fluid incorrectly placed on her skin during an operation.
2.89M Awarded for Loss of Amenity and Future Care
Latest medical negligence case studies. 2.89 Million compensation for a pressure sore resulting from clinical negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
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125,000 Awarded Following Mastectomy Surgery
Latest medical negligence case studies. 125,000 compensation for breast cancer negligence resulting from clinical negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
51,200 for Leg Injury Caused by Prescription Error
Damages were awarded to a 34 year old woman for a fractured leg suffered in a convulsion caused by prescription error where incorrect medication was dispensed to her by a high street chemist three years earlier.
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3M Damages for Brain Injuries During Childbirth
Latest medical negligence case studies. 3 million compensation awarded for cerebral palsy resulting from clinical negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
100,000 Awarded for Delays in Hospital Treatment
Latest delayed care negligence case studies.
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35,000 Damages for Gp Delays Diagnosing Cancer
Latest medical negligence case studies. 35,000 compensation for a delayed cancer diagnosis resulting from clinical negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
20,000 Damages for Poor Quality Dental Work
Latest dental negligence case studies. £20,000 compensation awarded for teeth damage resulting fromdental negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
45K Damages for Scarring from Plastic Surgery
Latest cosmetic surgery negligence case studies. Award for injuries caused by negligent facial surgery.
22,000 Awarded for Leg Burns Suffered During Surgery
Thigh and knee injuries including burns caused by faulty surgical equipment during routine surgery two years earlier led to a successful claim being awarded in 2014 to a 54 year-old woman.
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300,000 Damages for Blood Clot Causing a Stroke
Damages were awarded to a 76 year-old woman for a blood clot caused by poor medical care, leading to a stroke leaving permanent physical and cognitive injuries four years earlier.
60,000 Awarded for Bladder Injured During Operation
Damages were awarded to a 69 year old woman who suffered a bladder perforation during an operation three years earlier.
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20,000 Awarded After Optician Misdiagnosis
Latest child injury case studies. 20,000 compensation awarded for an eye injury sustained by a child injury. Read more child injury claim case examples.
3.9M Damages for Brain Damage Caused by Dehydration
Damages were awarded to a 35 year old man for brain damage, severe learning difficulties and epilepsy sustained after a hospital failed to monitor his fluid balance following surgery as a young child.
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12,500.00 Damages for Hospital-Acquired Infection
A 67 year old man was awarded damages by the Manchester County Court having amongst other symptoms contracted MRSA whilst in hospital.
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10,000 for Ill Health Caused by a Faulty Pacemaker
Read medical negligence case studies. 10,000 compensation awarded for multiple injuries resulting from clinical negligence. Read full case report.
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3,500.00 Award for a Prescription Error
Latest medical negligence case studies. 3,500 compensation awarded for a prescription error resulting from clinical negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
22,000 Awarded After Experimental Drug Use Injury
Clinical trials for an experimental drug treatment for a bladder condition led to damages awarded to a 57-year-old woman for physical and psychological injuries.
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220,000 Awarded for Chronic Pain After Surgery
The High Court approved the settlement of a chronic pain claim that a man age 24 at the date of the injury had suffered complete paraplegia when his spinal cord was damaged during the course of an operation.
420,000 Awarded Following Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
A 37 year-old woman received damages for delays in a cancer diagnosis. The delays lead to radical surgery which could have been avoided had the cancer been correctly diagnosed seven years earlier.
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40,000 Awarded for Bowel Surgery Complications
Latest medical negligence case studies. 40,000 compensation awarded for a bowel injury resulting from clinical negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
140K Awarded to 17 Yr Old Who Suffered Facial Injuries
The claimant pursued a claim against the defendant Health Authority for facial injuries caused by negligent surgery.
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230K Damages Awarded to a Boy with Cerebral Palsy
Latest child injury case studies. Child awarded damages following birth-related negligence.
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230K Awarded for Female Reproductive System Injuries
Latest surgical negligence case studies. 230,000 compensation awarded for a spinal injury sustained in a surgical negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
Read more - 230K Awarded for Female Reproductive System Injuries
£3.2M Settlement for Child Diagnosed with Epilepsy
Latest child injury case studies. £3.2m compensation awarded for epilepsy sustained by a child injury. Read more child injury claim case examples.
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6.9M Damages for Failed Meningitis Diagnosis
Latest medical negligence case studies. 6.9m compensation for a clinical misdiagnosis resulting from clinical negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
45,000 Damages Awarded for Injuries from Facelift
Latest cosmetic surgery negligence case studies. Damages awarded to a woman who suffered facelift-related injuries.
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45,000 Damages for Negligent Cosmetic Eye Surgery
Latest cosmetic surgery negligence case studies. Damages awarded for eye injuries and headaches following cosmetic surgery.
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12K Awarded for Negligent Laser Eye Surgery
Damages were received in 2007 by a 52 year-old man who suffered blurred vision and corneal damage following the negligent performance of laser eye surgery.
Patient Awarded 110,000 After Contracting MRSA
Latest medical negligence case studies. 110,000 compensation awarded for MRSA resulting from clinical negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
15,000 Awarded for a Pressure Sore Injury
A claimant received damages for a number of injuries including a pressure sore. The compensation settlement was approved at Manchester County Court.
67,400 Awarded Following Negligent Liposuction
Latest medical negligence case studies. A claimant sustained injury as the result of negligent liposuction.
13,800 Awarded for Legionnaires Disease
Latest holiday injury case studies. 13,800 compensation awarded for MRSA sustained in an accident. Read more holiday injury claim case examples.
Airedale NHS Hospital Trust Claim
If you or a family member have been injured as a result of medical negligence at the Airedale Hospital, you may be entitled to financial compensation
Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals Claim
If you have been injured in the care of Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals Foundation Trust you may be able to make clinical negligence claim.
Barking, Havering & Redbridge Hospital Claims
If you have been affected by clinical negligence whilst under the care of the Barking, Havering and Redbridge, you may be entitled to compensation.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Trust Claim
If you have been injured through clinical negligence whilst under the care of Barnsley Hospital NHS Trust, you may be entitled to compensation
Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals Claim
If you have been injured in the care of Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals, you may be entitled to claim compensation for medical negligence.
Birmingham Children's Hospital Trust Claim
If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence at Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, you may be entitled to compensation
Birmingham Women's NHS Trust Claim
If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence at the Birmingham Women's NHS Foundation Trust, you may be entitled to compensation
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Claim
If you have been injured as a result of clinical negligence at a hospital within the Bolton NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to compensation.
Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust
If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence at the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
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Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
If you have been injured from medical negligence at a Central Manchester University Hospital you may be entitled to compensation
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Claim
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, you may be entitled to compensation
Countess of Chester Hospital Compensation Clam
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of the Countess Of Chester Hospital, you may be entitled to compensation
County Durham & Darlington NHS Trust Claim
If you have been injured in the care of County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to make a compensation claim.
East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust Claim
If you have suffered clinical negligence while under the care of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
East Kent Hospitals University Trust Claim
If you have experienced medical negligence at a hospital in the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Trust you may be entitled to compensation.
Epsom & St Helier University Hospital Claim
If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence at the Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals, you may be entitled to compensation
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
If you have suffered medical negligence in the care of Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, you may be entitled to financial compensation
Great Ormond Street Hospital Claim
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of Great Ormond Street Hospital, you may be entitled to compensation
Great Western NHS Hospital Claim
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of the Great Western Hospital, you may be entitled to compensation
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust Claim
If you have been injured in the care of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, you may be entitled to financial compensation for medical negligence.
Harrogate and District NHS Trust Claim
If you have been injured while in the care of the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust Claim
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, you may be entitled to compensation
Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust Claim
If you have suffered medical negligence at a hospital within the Hinchingbrooke Health Care NHS Trust you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence at Homerton University Hospital you may be entitled to make a compensation claim
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Hull and East Yorkshire Hospital Claim
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of the Hull and East Yorkshire Hospital, you may be entitled to compensation
Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust Claim
If you have been affected by clinical negligence whilst under the care of Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, you may be entitled to compensation.
James Paget University Hospitals Claim
If you have been injured from medical negligence in the care of James Paget University Hospitals NHS Trust, you may be entitled to claim compensation
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust Claim
If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Claim
If you have been injured in the care of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, you may be able to claim financial compensation for medical negligence.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Claim
If you have been injured in the care of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, you may be able to claim compensation for medical negligence.
Mid Essex Hospital Services Claim
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of Mid Essex Hospital Services, you may be entitled to compensation
North Middlesex University Hospital Claim
If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence at North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust you may be entitled to compensation.
Northampton General Hospital Claim
If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust Claim
If you have been affected by clinical negligence whilst under the care of Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, you may be entitled to compensation.
Nottingham University Hospital Trust Claim
If you have experienced medical negligence at a hospital in the Nottingham University Hospital Trust you may be entitled to compensation.
Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Claim
If you have been injured in the care of the Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, you may be entitled to financial compensation for clinical negligence
Queen Mary's Sidcup NHS Trust Claim
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of the Queen Mary's Sidcup NHS Trust, you may be entitled to compensation
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Claim
If you have been injured in the care of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Bedford Hospital NHS Trust Claim
If you have experienced medical negligence at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Claim
If you have been affected by clinical negligence whilst under the care of the Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, you may be entitled to compensation. Read more injury claim examples.
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Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Claim
The family of a 14-year-old boy was awarded damages of £15,000 after their son died following serious failings at a hospital in the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Claim
If you have been affected by clinical negligence whilst under the care of the Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you may be entitled to compensation.
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust Claim
An 82-year-old Claimant was awarded damages of 229,010 following a stroke brought on by the discontinuation of her treatment.
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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Claim
If you have been affected by clinical negligence whilst under the care of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, you may be entitled to compensation.
Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen Hospital Claim
If you have been injured at a Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen Hospital you may be eligible to claim financial compensation
Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust Claim
If you have been affected by clinical negligence whilst under the care of the Royal United Hospital Bath, you may be entitled to compensation.
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Claim
If you have been injured while in the care of Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, you may have been a victim of clinical negligence.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust Claims
If you have been affected by medical negligence at a hospital within the South Tees Hospitals Trust, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust Claim
If you have been affected by clinical negligence whilst under the care of the South Warwickshire NHS Trust, you may be entitled to compensation.
Southend University Hospital Trust Claim
If you have been injured at a hospital within the Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Claim
If you have been injured the care of a hospital within the Tameside Hospital NHS Trust, you may be entitled to make a clinical negligence claim
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Claim
If you have experienced medical negligence at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn NHS Trust, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Claim
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, you may be entitled to compensation
University College London Hospital Claim
If you have been affected by clinical negligence whilst under the care of University College London Hospital, you may be entitled to compensation.
University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of the South Manchester Hospital, you may be entitled to compensation
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University Hospital Southampton Claim
If you have experienced medical negligence at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to financial compensation
University Hospitals of Leicester Claim
If you have been injured in the care of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust you may be entitled to medical negligence compensation
University Hospital of Morecambe Bay Claim
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of the University Hospital of Morecambe Bay, you may be entitled to compensation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Claim
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of the Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, you may be entitled to compensation
West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Claim
If you have been injured by medical negligence at a hospital within the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust you may be entitled to compensation
West Suffolk NHS Hospital Claim
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of the West Suffolk NHS Hospital, you may be entitled to compensation
West Sussex Health and Social Care NHS Trust
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of the West Sussex Health And Social Care Trust, you may be entitled to compensation
Western Sussex Hospitals Trust Claim
If you have been injured at a hospital within the Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust you may be eligible to claim financial compensation
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Claim
If you have suffered an injury in the care of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you may be able to claim financial compensation.
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Claim
If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust hospital, you may be entitled to compensation
Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Claim
If you have been injured from medical negligence at a Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust hospital you may be entitled to compensation
The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Claim
Latest medical negligence case studies. compensation awarded for an injury to a child resulting from clinical negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
Read more - The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Claim
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Claim
If you have been injured while in the care of the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Read more injury claim examples.
Read more - The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
50,000 Awarded After Cosmetic Dentistry
Latest cosmetic dentistry negligence case studies. 50,000 compensation for multiple injuries resulting from dental negligence. Read more injury claim examples.
261,938 Awarded After Private Hospital Negligence
A claimant was awarded damages following the death of his wife resulting from negligent care at a private hospital.
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5,000 Awarded Following Wrong Site Surgical Negligence
A claimant was awarded damages following a wrong-site surgical negligence claim. The claimant sustained further harm after surgeons at an NHS hospital performed surgery on the wrong site, delaying a cancer diagnosis.
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5,200,000 Awarded for a Spinal Abscess Injury
Damages were awarded to a male claimant after a hospital failed to diagnose a spinal abscess.
120K Awarded to Narcoleptic Boy Injured by Vaccine
Latest personal injury case studies. Compensation was awarded to a child who developed narcolepsy.
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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Claim
If you have been injured while in the care of the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
13,800 Awarded for Legionnaires Disease
Latest holiday injury case studies. 13,800 compensation awarded for MRSA sustained in an accident. Read more holiday injury claim case examples.
10,000 for Ill Health Caused by a Faulty Pacemaker
Read medical negligence case studies. 10,000 compensation awarded for multiple injuries resulting from clinical negligence. Read full case report.
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Great Western NHS Hospital Claim
If you've been affected by clinical negligence in the care of the Great Western Hospital, you may be entitled to compensation
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