If you have suffered as a result of negligent orthopaedic treatment, you may be able to make a medical negligence compensation claim. Orthopaedic refers to the bones, muscles and joints of the human body. If you have fractured a bone in the past you would have seen a doctor specialising in treating bones.
Thousands of people each year are successfully treated for orthopaedic health problems but there are the odd occasions when errors take place. Generally these types of errors can and should be compensated for. Medical negligence affects one out of ten of NSH patients. Some of the common areas where medical negligence can arise in relation to orthopaedics include:
- Inadequate cleaning and dressing of wounds
- Late or inaccurate diagnosis
- Poor treatment of fractures
- Damage to nerves
- Damage to circulation
- Misinterpretation of x-rays and other test results
- Poor operative technique
To be able to claim compensation for medical negligence we need to be able to prove that your injury was caused by negligent care. To prove this we would need to take statements from you and any relevant family members or friends. Your medical records will need to be obtained and this normally comes with a fee. Any fees and cost encountered along the way will get paid back on top of damages.
The amount of money you might receive from a successful claim will vary on the severity of your injuries, your care requirements and your medical expenses. Also any lost earnings will also get taken into consideration. Here at Accident Consult, we have the skill and expertise to deal with all clinical negligence cases, from very minor injuries where the value might only be a few thousands of pounds, to the most catastrophic of injuries where awards can reach several millions of pounds.
We understand and are very aware that many people have been traumatised and distressed by their experience. Our specialist team will treat all of our customers with the utmost respect and compassion. We totally understand that making a medical negligence claim can be a big step and we shall be with you every step of the way.
If you are interested in making a medical negligence claim for orthopaedic injuries, please call 0800 10 757 95 or fill in our online claim form.
