Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Compensation Claim

If you have been injured or become ill whilst under the care of a hospital within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, you may be entitled to make a clinical negligence compensation claim. To discuss your options with an expert, call Quittance on 0800 376 1001.

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust case study


A claimant received £38,000 in an out-of-court settlement after suffering post-traumatic stress following negligent treatment at a hospital within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

The incident occurred when a nurse mistakenly administered lignocaine, a local anaesthetic, instead of a saline drip. The claimant quickly felt unwell, experiencing a racing heart, numbness, disorientation, blurred vision, and slurred speech. Unable to call for help, she collapsed and, though conscious, felt paralysed and terrified, fearing for her life.

While the physical effects of the lignocaine subsided within hours, the psychological impact was severe. The claimant developed post-traumatic stress, a specific phobia of hospitals, and OCD. These conditions were especially problematic as she frequently required hospital treatment for recurring lung infections.

Cognitive behavioural therapy was recommended to address her phobia and OCD, but full recovery was deemed unlikely, though some improvement was expected.

Compensation settlement

Total damages of £38,000 were agreed in an out-of-court settlement. Of this, £32,000 was attributed to pain, suffering and loss of amenity.

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Making a compensation claim against Royal Free London 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.