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 NHS Trust, you may be entitled to financial compensation. To speak to an expert about your situation, call Quittance on 0800 612 7456.

Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (2005) case study

A 57-year-old man accepted £60,000 in an out-of-court settlement after doctors failed to diagnose cauda equina syndrome, a serious spinal condition.

At 54, the claimant visited a hospital within the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust with back pain. He was sent home with painkillers and advised to rest. Days later, he saw his GP with worsening pain, restricted movement, and difficulty urinating.

A consultant neurosurgeon diagnosed a central disc prolapse and cauda equina syndrome, which requires treatment within 48 hours to avoid permanent disability. Although he underwent surgery, the delay caused lasting damage, leading to incontinence, loss of sexual function, and difficulty with balance and movement.

Despite physiotherapy and treatment, the damage was permanent, as confirmed by an independent specialist.

Compensation settlement

Compensation totalling £60,000 (£81,352.76 RPI adjusted) was agreed in an out-of-court settlement. Damages of £30,000 (£40,676.38 RPI) were attributed to pain, suffering and loss of amenity.

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Personal injury solicitors in Brighton

Making a compensation claim against Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust Foundation Trust

Making a claim for medical negligence can be considerably more complex than other types of personal injury claim, and expert legal advice is strongly recommended.

Your solicitor has considerable experience handling claims against NHS Trusts. Your solicitor will work hard to determine the events that led to the injury, and to achieve the maximum financial compensation.

To discuss your options, call Quittance on 0800 612 7456 or find out what your claim could be worth using our compensation calculator.

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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.

Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher

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Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher