Surgical errors are a common cause of compensation claims for clinical negligence. Although many surgical procedures take place without incident, a mistake made during surgery can have potentially devastating consequences. If you have suffered an injury as the result of a surgical error, it is important to be aware of the legal options which are available to you.
What is a surgical error?
A surgical error can occur across a wide variety of procedures. Common examples of surgical errors can involve:
- Anaesthetic awareness
- Cosmetic surgery
- Laser eye correction
Alternatively, some treatments involve unnecessary surgical procedures, which may be the result of computer or clerical error. Surgical errors can result in healthy organs and tissue being damaged or removed unnecessarily or a medical condition worsening. Surgical errors sometimes even lead to foreign objects being left inside the body of a patient after the procedure. If you have been the victim of surgical error, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
Compensation for clinical negligence
Legal Advice Helpline provides information on pursuing a clinical negligence claim if you have suffered as a result of surgical error. Dealing with the effects of a surgical error can be stressful and you would be advised to instruct a solictor to represent you.. We can help by providing access to an expert solicitor with experience in dealing with clinical negligence cases involving surgical error, all of whom will be able to take your case on a no win, no fee basis.
Call Legal Advice Helpline now on 0800 612 3042 to find out more about compensation for surgical errors, or browse online for information on any type of clinical negligence claim.