University Hospital Southampton Compensation Claim

If you have experienced medical negligence at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust you may be entitled to financial compensation. To speak to an expert about your situation, call Quittance on 0800 376 1001.

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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (2010) Case Study

A 47-year-old woman was awarded £40,000 in an out-of-court compensation settlement after negligent medical treatment during childbirth led to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

At 42, the claimant gave birth to her first child at University Hospital Southampton. After the delivery, the midwife administered Syntometrine to help expel the placenta. Although the placenta was recorded as being delivered in two pieces, the claimant continued to bleed heavily. She was taken to the theatre, where a third piece of placenta was removed. Despite the intervention, the claimant lost a total of 3 litres of blood, went into shock, and required resuscitation. She was treated in intensive care and separated from her newborn for several days.

Following discharge, the claimant suffered from PTSD, bilateral hip pain, and moderate depression. She struggled to bond with her baby due to weakness and felt she had missed the early months of motherhood.

The claimant experienced nightmares and flashbacks, believing the midwife had used excessive force during the delivery of the placenta, despite differing notes. Her husband had to take time off work to care for both his wife and new born daughter.

Compensation Settlement

The claimant had a pre-existing depressive order and remained vulnerable to further episodes of depression. It was uncertain as to whether her condition would improve.

She was awarded £40,000 (£47,554.74 RPI adjusted) of which it was estimated that £25,000 (£29,721.72 RPI adjusted), was for general damages for her pain, suffering and loss of amenity.

University Hospital Southampton 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.

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.