Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

If you have been injured or fallen ill as a result of medical negligence while in the care of Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, you may be entitled to financial compensation. To speak to an expert about your situation, call us on 0800 612 7456.

Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Trust Compensation Claim Case Study

A man settled for £122,814.14 after a spinal fracture went undiagnosed by Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

At 26, following an accident, the man was taken to the hospital, complaining of lower back pain. X-rays were reported as normal, and he was discharged the next day after being reassured by an orthopaedic consultant. However, he had actually sustained a fracture to his first lumbar vertebra (L1), which went undiagnosed for a prolonged period.

Relying on pain relief, he underwent physiotherapy, osteopathy, and chiropractic treatment. The undiagnosed fracture severely impacted his life - he could no longer participate in outdoor sports, his relationship with his girlfriend deteriorated, and he resigned from his job due to pain and stiffness while driving.

When the fracture was finally diagnosed, a kyphosis (curvature) had developed at the thoracolumbar junction. The only way to restore his pre-accident condition was through a transpedicular osteotomy, a risky procedure with potential complications such as spinal cord damage, infection, and non-fusion.

See also:

Misdiagnosis compensation claim

Personal Injury Solicitors in Gloucestershire

Compensation settlement

The Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust made an out of court settlement of £122,814.14, including £37,500 for pain, suffering and loss of amenities.

Making a claim against the Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Making a claim for medical negligence, misdiagnosis or GP negligence can be daunting at first. Hospital trusts are large and complex organisations, and it can be difficult to gather the necessary information to make a case.

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

Call us on 0800 612 7456 to discuss your situation with a claims expert of find out what your claim could be worth.

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.