Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals Compensation Claim

If you have been injured in the care of Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to make clinical negligence compensation claim. To speak to an expert about your situation, call Quittance on 0800 376 1001.

Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Case Study

A 61-year-old woman (65 at trial) accepted £300,000 in an out-of-court settlement after undergoing an unnecessary procedure at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals Foundation Trust, which led to long-term kidney failure.

The claimant was initially admitted to hospital with abdominal pain. After normal ultrasound results and the resolution of her pain, her gastroenterologist recommended an ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) to investigate possible gallstones. During the procedure, her biliary tree was damaged, causing immediate abdominal pain. The claimant later developed ERCP-induced pancreatitis and peritonitis, requiring a laparotomy and intensive care treatment.

Despite efforts to manage her condition, the claimant suffered permanent kidney failure, requiring dialysis three times per week. Her life expectancy was reduced to five to ten years after starting dialysis.

Her injuries also caused dizziness, poor balance, and fatigue, leading to a need for ongoing support with daily tasks. As her mobility worsened, she relocated to a ground-floor flat to accommodate her condition.

Compensation settlement

It was established that ERCP was totally inappropriate in view of the claimant's normal ultrasound and liver function tests. The defendant accepted liability.

Damages of £300,000 (£313,095.71 RPI adjusted) were agreed in an out-of-court settlement. Of this sum, £130,000 (£135,674.81 RPI adjusted) was attributed to pain, suffering and loss of amenity per an estimation by the claimant's solicitor.

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Making a compensation claim against Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Making a claim for clinical negligence initially can seem overwhelming. Hospitals Trusts are large, complex organisations and simply finding out what happened to cause the injury can be difficult.

The panel of solicitors have extensive experience in taking on hospital trusts and securing financial compensation for people affected by clinical or medical negligence.

Call Quittance on 0800 376 1001 to discuss your situation with a claims expert or find out online what your claim may be worth using our compensation calculator.

Disclaimer

Case studies are for informational purposes only and aim to help prospective claimants understand the injury claim process. They are based on cases handled by Quittance panel solicitors or sourced from public court records.