University Hospital of Morecambe Bay Compensation Claim

If you have been injured as a result of medical negligence at a hospital within the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to financial compensation. To speak to an expert about your situation, call Quittance on 0800 376 1001.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (2012) Case Study

A 25-year-old woman was awarded £6,000 (adjusted to £6,517.72 with RPI) in an out-of-court settlement after undergoing an unnecessary procedure to repair a fractured humerus. At 22, she sustained a comminuted fracture of the mid-distal humerus in a sporting accident and was treated at a hospital within the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust.

Initially, conservative treatment was chosen, and the fracture began to heal naturally. However, after a change in her care team, a second clinician performed an open reduction and internal fixation, despite the bone already showing signs of healing. A month after surgery, the claimant reported pain and discomfort.

While negligence was acknowledged, the claimant's long-term prognosis was unaffected, as the bone would have healed satisfactorily without the surgery. She received the compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity.

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Making a compensation claim against University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Making a claim for medical or 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.