A lady has obtained compensation from the NHS after she was left injured when an operation did not go according to plan. The Daily Post reports that the woman had had a series of operations on her foot to prevent it from overlapping and to correct her toes which were facing the wrong way. However, as a result of the unsuccessful operation, where a joint was damaged and her big toe was left too short, the woman has been left in enduring pain with her balance affected, and she now has to use a mobility scooter if she wants to go anywhere.
As the Daily Post reveals, the woman in question notes that her ‘life since the operation has changed completely…I have to use a stick or crutches to walk long distances and I have to use the mobility scooter when shopping.’ Furthermore, the woman’s sleep has been disturbed, she has had had problems cooking, and she has needed to adapt her home and get help in to ensure that she can get through every day. The compensation that the woman has received will therefore go some way in helping with the costs of the help that she has already paid for, and the costs of any help she may need in the future. It is an attempt to put the woman back in the position she would have been had the incident not occurred.
The NHS has since admitted liability for medical negligence. As you may already know, the NHS has an important duty of care to all its patients. That is, when you are in the care of the NHS, your well-being is to be maintained. After all, you undergo an operation to put right whatever is wrong, not to make things worse. The NHS has a duty to carry out its treatments and surgical procedures correctly – not to make mistakes which will ultimately hinder your lifestyle. If you have similarly had a failed operation you may also be entitled to compensation. It is therefore important that you seek the advice of a professional and quality injury lawyer with years of experience in dealing with medical negligence claims. At The Injury Lawyers we have this expertise and we are able to provide you with No Win No Fee legal representation. If you feel that you may have a claim, it is definitely worth giving us a call. Please remember that you have three years in most circumstances from the date of your accident to make your claim.
