East Kent Hospitals University Trust Compensation Claim
If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence at a hospital within the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to financial compensation. To speak to an expert about a clinical negligence compensation claim, call Quittance on 0800 376 1001.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (2012) Case Study
A 4-year-old boy was awarded £17,902 at Thanet County Court after suffering permanent scarring due to an incorrectly administered intravenous drip. At the age of 1, he was admitted to East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, where a cannula insertion caused fluid leakage into the surrounding tissue, leading to swelling and blistering on his arm. The hospital admitted liability for failing to monitor the infusion site properly.
The boy required a skin graft after full-thickness skin loss and necrotic tissue developed on his right hand. He also sustained a pigmented scar on his right thigh, where the graft was taken. The scars were permanent, though surgery could improve the appearance. The court awarded £7,000 for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity, with future surgery costs of £9,261.76 calculated based on inflation adjustments. His father decided to delay further surgery until the boy was older to let him make his own decision about the procedures.
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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
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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.
Author:
Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher
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Gaynor Haliday is an experienced legal researcher and published author. She has had numerous articles published in the press and is a legal industry commentator.