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in the UK millions of surgical procedures are carried out each year in both the NHS and the private sector. In the vast majority of cases the surgery goes to plan, and the patient makes a full and satisfactory recovery.
There are however occasions where the procedure goes wrong as a result of negligence, and in cases like these a surgical negligence compensation claim may be justified.
There are a variety of problems that can occur as a result of mistakes during surgery or poor post-operative after-care. At Thorneycroft Solicitors our specialist team have recovered compensation for many reasons including:
The area of surgical negligence claims is a highly complex one and it is vital that you choose the right solicitor. At Thorneycroft Solicitors our clinical negligence team have extensive experience dealing with such cases and work with the country’s leading medical care experts to ensure that we only offer the very best legal advice.
If you or a loved one has been affected by surgical negligence and find the thought of taking legal action daunting, call our team to discuss the viability of your claim. We will look after you every step of the way.
Whether you have suffered a delay in diagnosis, misdiagnosis or have undergone a procedure that has directly resulted in the condition affecting the eye, you may need to consider an ophthalmology compensation claim.
Opthalmic negligence covers a range of areas including:
Pursuing an ophthalmic negligence claim is highly specialised field. Whether you have experienced delayed treatment resulting in late referral by your GP or local optician; or inadequate or negligent treatment at an eye hospital or private clinic, it is important to find the right solicitor.
At Thorneycroft Solicitors we have a dedicated team who specialise in this field alone. There to advise you through each step of the process, from the initial advice, to possible treatment if required, we pride ourselves on our professional but caring approach.
Whilst the majority of births take place without injury, obstetric care sometimes falls below acceptable standards which can have devastating effects on the mother and child. Whether you have suffered an injury during your pregnancy as a result of delayed or misdiagnosis, or a problem during birth that has resulted in injury to yourself or your child you may need to consider an obstetric negligence claim.
Obstetric negligence can occur due to a number of reasons including:
Obstetric claims are often some of the most expensive and complex claims that occur. It is vital that you find a solicitor who understands both the medical and legal issues involved in such cases. At Thorneycroft Solicitors our specialist team work with some of the top experts in this field to ensure that you receive both the correct initial treatment and care whilst also ensuring the long term requirements are carefully considered as part of the claim.
Thorneycroft Solicitors not only have the right expertise and knowledge but we also offer a caring and sensitive service which recognises the individual needs of each medical negligence claim. Our specialist medical negligence solicitors will proactively progress your compensation claim and will help you with any concerns you may have.
Gynaecology claims concern the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system. Invasive surgery can not only be very painful, it can also be a very vulnerable experience. If you feel that your treatment was poor and that you may have experienced incorrect diagnosis or substandard surgical treatment then please find a selection of procedures we can discuss with you.
Many woman receive gynaecological surgery through the course of their lifetime and most of the time these procedures are diagnosed and treated correctly. We do see instances where the treatment has not always been carried out correctly, either at diagnosis stage when misdiagnosis has led to cancer or after care where clinical negligence led to infection or more surgery.
At Thorneycroft Solicitors we understand how upsetting it can be when treatment of this nature goes wrong and how it takes courage to stand up and say ‘this isn’t right and I am not happy with my surgery’. Thorneycroft Solicitors have experience dealing with compensation cases of a sensitive nature and will deal with your concerns or questions with respect and understanding. You will have a dedicated specialist who will look after your case alone and talk you through the process and answer any questions or queries you may have.
Bone fractures are extremely painful and are often easy to detect especially if they are an open fracture (punctures the skin) but on occasion there are some closed fractures which are either missed or misdiagnosed and as a result can cause extreme pain and worsening of the initial fracture.
If you fractured a part of your body and staff in the A&E dept failed to diagnose your condition then you may be able to claim for misdiagnosis of fracture. If you have had treatment for your fracture that was poor, including misalignment, and resulted in increase pain and further surgery then you may also be entitled to make a claim.
Fracture claims can result from a number different circumstances including.
Making a fracture negligence claim is a complex area and it is important to find a solicitor who specialises in this area of clinical negligence.
At Thorneycroft Solicitors we have a dedicated team that specialises in this field who can offer initial advice and support to assess the merits of each individual case.
Poor nursing care can arise in hospitals, nursing homes or in the community. When you are at your most vulnerable – whether very young, infirm or elderly, recovering from surgery or disease – you need to know that the nursing care offered is appropriate and of an acceptable standard. When something goes wrong the results can be shattering.
One group increasingly at risk is the “forgotten generation”. As our elderly population has grown, so has the requirement for nursing care to this vulnerable population and this area in particular has become under increased scrutiny.
Poor care can lead to loss of dignity and even loss of life. With this particularly sensitive area of law you need specialist advice from lawyers who have the relevant expertise and are sensitive to the situation.
Our expert team works with the county’s leading nursing care experts across a wide range of specialisms to ensure that we offer the very best legal advice. If you or someone you love has been the victim of poor nursing care, our team will give you initial advice on your case and look after you through every step of your claim.
GPs are generally the first point of contact for a person suffering an illness. Whilst they are not specialists in different areas, it is their role to identify problems, and refer patients to specialist doctors when necessary.
Whilst the general standard of GP care in the UK is high, sometimes this care can fall below an acceptable standard which can have sometimes serious consequences. In these cases a claim for GP negligence may be justified.
To speak to one of our specialist gp negligence team for a free initial interview call us now on FREEPHONE 0800 093 2030, or complete our simple enquiry form and we can call you back at a time to suit you.
Many people have suffered illness or injury as a result of the treatment given to them by doctors or hospital staff who have not acted properly. Our expert team of solicitors understands the complexities of making a GP negligence claim and have successfully dealt with a number of cases resulting from:
It is a GP’s job to ensure you follow the right course when it comes to finding a cure for your health problems, whether it be by giving you the right diagnosis or referring you to a specialist. Failure to do so can result in your suffering.
Our team specialises in GP negligence claims. We offer a free initial interview in order to review your specific circumstances and assess the viability of your doctor’s negligence claim.
To speak to one of our specialist GP negligence team call us now on FREEPHONE 0800 093 2030, or complete our simple enquiry form and we can call you back at a time to suit you.
People undergo cosmetic surgery for many reasons. They may have suffered a traumatic illness such as breast cancer and hope that the procedure will help them return to normality. Some may seek treatment following an accident. Others may be doing so for purely cosmetic reasons.
Whatever the driving factor, when a procedure goes wrong both the psychological and the physical effects can be truly devastating.
Cosmetic surgery negligence can occur as a result of a number of different procedures including:
Every patient, whether private or NHS, considering cosmetic surgery should undergo a psychological assessment to ensure that they get the right outcome from the procedure. It is commonly accepted that those suffering from depression do not obtain good results.
Most surgeries will be carried out by private clinics. When things go wrong the clinics tend to blame the surgeons as independent contractors. It is important to check in the small print whether the clinic is offering the procedure or if it is offering an introduction to a surgeon who is an independent contractor operating under his own insurance.
It is particularly important to seek specialist solicitors who are familiar with the potential pitfalls of private clinics and the contractual elements of the agreements for such surgery.
We have a dedicated team that will provide expert advice in this complex area. There to advise you through each step of the process, from the initial advice, to possible treatment if required, we pride ourselves on our professional but caring approach.
Pressure sores, also known as bed sores or pressure ulcers, are a growing area of concern so much so, that the government has introduced national guidelines in an attempt to reduce the number of patients developing them.
Pressure sores are entirely preventable. If you or a loved one has developed one as a result of poor nursing care or failure to follow the guidelines then a claim may be justified.
Bedsores are graded 1-4 with grade 4 being the most severe where the sore penetrates through to the bone.
Not only are these excruciatingly painful, but they can also prove fatal. Many never heal which can cause serious consequences to a person’s quality of life. Complications such as sepsis, gangrene and renal failure may follow.
Making a pressure sore negligence claim is a complex area and it is important to find the right solicitor.
At Thorneycroft Solicitors we have a dedicated team that specialises in this field who can offer initial advice and support to assess the merits of each individual case.