South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust Compensation Claim

If you have been injured whilst in the care of the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to make a claim for medical negligence compensation. To speak to an expert about your situation, call Quittance on 0800 376 1001.

South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (2003) - Case Study

A 31-year-old man was awarded £45,000 after negligent post-operative care following childhood knee surgery led to a severe and disabling joint condition.

At 13, the claimant underwent a lateral meniscectomy to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. Following the surgery, he developed septic arthritis, a bacterial infection that caused inflammation in the joint. A delay in treating the infection led to increased joint damage.

Though his knee remained symptom-free for 13 years, severe joint pain emerged later, affecting all aspects of his life. He could no longer perform his duties as a labourer, walk more than half a mile, or engage in sports. The pain also disrupted his sleep and caused depression.

The long-term prognosis was poor. The claimant was scheduled for knee replacement surgery, which, if successful, would relieve pain but prevent him from continuing in his job or participating in sports. The surgery would require revision every 10-15 years, and it carried a 5-8% risk of infection and a less than 1% chance of leading to amputation. If the replacement failed, his knee would need to be surgically fused, resulting in permanent loss of flexibility.

See also:

Knee injury compensation claims

Personal injury solicitors in Warwickshire

Compensation award

The trial judge awarded a single damages payment of £45,000 (£65,734.30 RPI adjusted). The award included an element for loss congenial employment, a head of damages that compensates claimants for the loss of their sense of vocation.

Making a compensation claim against South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust

Making a claim for clinical negligence can seem initially overwhelming. Hospital Trusts are large complex organisations. Just finding out what happened can be complicated.

The 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.