James Paget University Hospitals Compensation Claim

If you or a family member has been injured as a result of medical negligence while in the care of James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you may be entitled to claim financial compensation. To speak to an expert about your situation, call Quittance on 0800 376 1001.

James Paget University Trust Hospital compensation claim case study

A 61-year-old woman, a former shop assistant, was awarded £75,000 in an out-of-court settlement following a total hip replacement at James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. During the surgery, she suffered a complete lesion of the peroneal division and a partial lesion of the tibial division of the sciatic nerve, likely due to excessive traction or improper retractor use.

The day after surgery, she developed foot drop, and tests confirmed sciatic neuropathy. As a result, she was left with permanent severe neuralgic pain, muscle weakness, foot coldness, and severe cramping. Although unemployed at the time, she had intended to return to part-time work after the surgery but was no longer able to due to her injuries.

The NHS Trust denied liability, but no evidence suggested that such injuries could occur without negligent treatment.

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Personal injury solicitors in Norfolk

Compensation settlement

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust made an out of court settlement of £75,000. This included £30,000 in general damages, £20,000 for future care costs, £10,000 for equipment and adaptations to the home, and past care by family members of £14,000.

Making a compensation claim against the Royal United Hospital Bath

Making a claim for clinical negligence can be overwhelming at first. Hospital Trusts are large complex organisations, and finding out what happened can be complicated.

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

Call us on 0800 376 1001 to discuss your situation with a claims expert or 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.

Author:
Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher

About the author

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.