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Surgical Complications? Duncan Lewis’ Clinical Negligence Team Can Help (19 October 2016)

Date: 19/10/2016
Duncan Lewis, Clinical Negligence Solicitors, Surgical Complications? Duncan Lewis’ Clinical Negligence Team Can Help

In cases where gallbladder stones become trapped in a duct or moves from the gallbladder into other parts of the body, your doctor will recommend a procedure called a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy which removes the gall bladder. Duncan Lewis’ clinical (medical) negligence team have acted on behalf of clients in civil negligence claims for damages where the bowel has been perforated during a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.

In a recent Duncan Lewis case, our client has had to undergo further surgery which resulted in extensive scarring. Negligent complications can arise as a result of surgical errors. For example, damage may be done to the organs surrounding the bladder; a common occurrence is the perforation of the bowel or a bile duct injury and a delay in treating the injury. It may also be the case that the anaesthetist has administered the wrong level of anaesthetic or there has been an injury to an artery causing internal bleeding. If these events do occur, further surgery may be required. This could prolong recovery time and has a knock-on effect on your daily life or disability, and in serious incidents can even cause death.

Although laparoscopic procedures are more cost effective for the NHS, it should be noted that medical professionals should, where possible, offer to perform procedures that pose fewer risks. Therefore it is important that a comprehensive discussion has taken place, informing you of your options and all the risks they carry.

To successfully bring a clinical negligence claim, you need to demonstrate that you have suffered from a substantial injury as a result of negligent treatment received from a medical practitioner either within the last three years or you discovered the negligence in the last three years.
If we are able to assist you with a clinical negligence claim we will usually offer to act for you under a 'No-win No Fee' agreement. In some cases however, you may have existing legal expense insurance and we would therefore consider acting under the terms of your insurance policy. If you do not have such a policy, we would consider taking out a separate policy for you known as ‘After the Event’ insurance. This policy would help cover any disbursements we incur in your claim. Please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your funding options.

The firm's clinical negligence team has significant experience acting in claims for children and adults who have suffered profound and permanent brain, spinal or neurological injuries and associated disabilities as a consequence of failings in medical care in both NHS and private hospitals. Engage in claims and inquests arising from obstetric, neo-natal, pediatric, anesthetic, neurological, spinal, surgical, cardiac and emergency care and consequent disability resulting from these.If you would like free and impartial advice for either you or a loved one on any issue involving clinical negligence, please contact our specialist solicitors on 02031141127.

AuthorAshwati Menon is a Paralegal in the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence department at Duncan Lewis Solicitors. She works on a variety of clinical negligence claims to secure the best possible outcome for her clients.


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