Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust Compensation Claim

If you have been injured whilst in the care of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to make a medical negligence compensation claim. To discuss your options with a specialist solicitor, call Quittance on 0800 376 1001.

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust case study

An 82-year-old woman was awarded £229,010 after suffering a severe stroke due to the discontinuation of her anticoagulant therapy at a hospital within the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust.

Upon her discharge, the hospital failed to continue her anticoagulant treatment, leading to a stroke shortly after. The stroke left her with permanent brain damage, severely impacting her ability to perform daily tasks such as walking, bathing, and eating. She required a feeding tube and could no longer communicate verbally, although it was believed she understood her situation, causing significant emotional distress.

Before the stroke, the claimant had lived independently, managing her own shopping, cooking, and driving. Following the stroke, she required full-time residential care and was moved to a nursing home where she would remain for the rest of her life.

Compensation award

It was established that medical staff at the hospital should have been aware that stopping anticoagulant therapy puts patients at high risk for stroke or systemic embolism. The Court found in favour of the claimant.

The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust were ordered to pay damages of £229,010.

See also:

Personal injury solicitors in Devon

Making a compensation claim against Royal Devon and Exeter 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:
Chris Salmon, Director

About the author

Chris Salmon is a co-founder and Director of Quittance Injury Claims. Chris has played key roles in the shaping and scaling of a number of legal services brands and is a regular commentator in the legal press.