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Healthy Fallopian Tube Removed in Error in Clinical Negligence Case
2nd September 2011
A young woman required additional surgery and was left with fertility concerns when a healthy fallopian tube was removed unnecessarily due to a surgical error. Our expert lawyers pursued a clinical negligence claim on her behalf.
Surgical Error
Our client attended hospital with symptoms including severe abdominal pain and she was diagnosed with a suspected ectopic pregnancy. An operation was carried out and one of her fallopian tubes was removed.
When the tube was examined after the procedure however, it was found that it was in fact undamaged and did not contain an ectopic pregnancy. Our client was therefore called back to the hospital and further pregnancy tests still gave positive results. She had to undergo a second operation to repair the remaining fallopian tube, which was actually damaged.
The second operation and extended recovery period would not have been necessary were it not for the mistake. Removing the only healthy fallopian tube also compromised our client’s fertility and she is likely to require IVF treatment in order to conceive.
Medical Negligence Compensation
We were appointed by the patient to pursue a medical negligence claim against the hospital Trust.
The Defendants denied liability, and also denied that our client would require IVF in the future, however we continued the case against them and issued Court proceedings. They subsequently agreed to put forward an offer of damages, but their initial offer did not reflect the extent of the harm caused, so we entered into further negotiations. A second unreasonable offer was also rejected and eventually the Trust made a third offer, which we accepted on our client’s behalf. She received £40,000 in compensation.
Hospital Claim Advice
If you suffer a personal injury as the result of a surgical or medical error, you may be entitled to make an injury claim.
At The Legal Line, our specialist clinical negligence lawyers have a wealth of experience in recovering compensation for the victims of sub-standard medical care and we can provide you with confidential advice on your case. Contact us on 0800 0328511, or by completing a claim enquiry form online.
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