University Hospitals Of Leicester Compensation Claim

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

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Personal injury solicitors in Leicester

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Personal injury solicitors in Leicester

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (2002) Case Study

A 45 year old woman was awarded £7,500 in a court award at Northampton County Court after a negligent operation to remove her gall bladder left her with tender and lumpy operation sites and a great fear of future hospitalisation.

The woman, who was aged 40 at the time of her operation, was admitted to a hospital within the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy after being diagnosed as having gallstones. The procedure involved the removal of the gallbladder using minimally invasive surgical techniques. The operation was difficult and the claimant's post-operative progress was poor. For the following 2 days she experienced severe abdominal pain, a leakage of bile and developed peritonitis.

The decision was taken to operate again, initially by laparoscopy, but ultimately by open surgery. On this occasion the bile leak was repaired and the claimant's recovery progress was good - although she sustained the inevitable pain and discomfort associated with open surgery.

For 3 days she was cared for in the high dependency unit (HDU), but was keen to leave hospital and was discharged after a further 2 days. A drainage bag was in situ for the next 7 days and during this period she was attended by a community nurse.

The claimant lost a great deal of weight and strength, leaving her unable to perform many of her domestic tasks, and she was reliant on the assistance of friends and family.

Some 4 months after surgery she finally approached her former levels of strength and mobility, but her operation sites remained tender and lumpy.

Although she had generally made a good recovery, her experience had left her with a great fear of being hospitalised in the future.

Compensation Settlement

Judge Harris QC awarded the claimant a compensation payment of £7,500 (£11,278.13 RPI adjusted) for general damages, for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity that she had sustained over the 4 month period

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS 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.