Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Compensation Claim

If you have been injured or fallen ill as a result of negligence of a Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust hospital, you may be able to make a medical negligence claim. Call Quittance on 0800 376 1001 to speak to a specialist about your claim.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust case study

A 27-year-old nurse was awarded £13,227 in a court settlement following a work-related illness claim.

The claimant sustained a back injury while lifting a patient, suffering a muscular or ligamentous strain that led to severe, constant back pain and left her unable to work for three months. After this period, her symptoms eased, and she returned to work.

Although she recovered, the claimant was expected to experience some movement restrictions and face difficulty with heavy domestic and employment tasks due to the injury.

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Back injury compensation claims

Impact of the claimant's back injury on her work and lifestyle

The claimant initially returned to work on reduced hours but struggled with the heavy duties involved, leading to a transfer to lighter tasks. This move increased her hours from part-time to full-time.

She continued to experience a constant background backache, which worsened with exertion or prolonged sitting and standing. Her spine also had some movement restriction. An independent medical specialist, in a report for the claim, confirmed that these symptoms were expected to persist indefinitely.

As a result, the claimant had a reduced capacity for household tasks like vacuuming and had to give up vigorous sports, including high-impact aerobics, opting instead for gentler exercise.

Compensation settlement

The Court ordered Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to pay a total sum of £13,227.

Total Damages of £9,000 were paid for pain, suffering and loss of amenities.

Making a compensation claim against Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Quittance's network of solicitors have extensive experience handling claims against NHS Trusts.

Your solicitor will work with the NHS Trust to establish the events that led to your injury or illness, and will work hard to secure the maximum compensation.

Call Quittance on 0800 376 1001 to discuss your options with a claim 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.