Clinical Negligence Case studies
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Case 1
Mr R underwent an operation to remove his gallbladder. During surgery the common bile duct was extensively damaged. The client required reconstructive surgery in a specialist liver unit. Court proceedings were issued and the case settled for £40,000. Case 2
Mr S was an elderly man whose death was caused by a delay in diagnosing lymphoma. The case settled for £24,000. Case 3
Mrs M required an emergency caesarean section to deliver her first child. During surgery her bladder was damaged and a ureter blocked. A further operation was needed to repair the bladder and free the ureter. The client was left with a reduced bladder capacity. The case settled for £15,000. Case 4
Mr C had cancer in his throat. After surgery he needed a course of radiotherapy. Some doses of radiotherapy were given to the wrong side of his neck. The case settled for £9,250. Case 5
Mr B was a young man who developed skin cancer on his chin. Delay by his GP in referring him for treatment meant the curative surgery left more extensive scarring. The case settled for £7,000. Case 6
Miss L was born by caesarean section during which she sustained a scalpel wound to her cheek which needed stitches. |
