We pursued an anaesthetics
negligence claim for Mary who was deprived of oxygen during
surgery and has a result suffers memory impairment, poor
concentration and degeneration of her intellectual function. The
defendant, Mount Alvernia Hospital settled the claim for
£305,000.
Mary was admitted to the Mount Alvernia Hospital for laser
laparoscopy for suspected endometriosis in November 1997.
During the surgery, Mary was anaesthetised, but she was not
ventilated with oxygen for a period of about 10 minutes due to the
negligence of the consultant anaesthetist.
The anaesthetist also failed to ventilate Mary continuously for
some hours following the surgery to ensure adequate
oxygenation.
As a result of the anaesthetist's negligence, Mary suffered
hypoxic cerebral damage, which is brain damage caused by a lack of
oxygen to the brain.
Fortunately, Mary recovered well but she still suffers
memory impairment, impaired concentration and continuing cognitive
weaknesses, including a mild general deterioration of her
intellectual function.
Mary instructed Paul McNeil to pursue
an anaesthetics negligence claim. The
defendant immediately admitted negligence but causation was denied
and therefore it was impossible to quantify damages.
At the time of the negligence, Mary was a qualified midwife who
had been undertaking a degree course in health studies. It was her
intention to qualify as a primary school teacher. She has not been
able to work full-time since the accident.
The trial was fixed for 29 October. Paul
McNeil settled the case a few days before trial for
£305,000 damages plus costs which means that Mary will not have to
pay any legal fees.
For further information or if you have a anaesthetics negligence claim please call Paul McNeil on
020 7861 4019 or email paul.mcneil@ffw.com
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