Paul McNeil pursued an
obstetrics negligence claim for Emily
following a failed sterilisation during a Caesarean section, which
resulted in an unwanted pregnancy and depression.
Emily's fourth child was to be delivered by Caesarean section
(her third caesarean). At the same time, Emily expressed a wish
that she be sterilised.
This plan was confirmed by her obstetrician and was documented
in her notes. The discharge summary sent to Emily's GP confirmed
that she had undergone a caesarean and sterilisation.
The sterilisation was not carried out although Emily was not
aware and she became pregnant again, as a result of which
she suffered from depression. Following the birth of her fifth
child, Emily was sterilised.
We settled the claim in the sum of £15,000, plus costs.
For further information or if you have an obstetrics negligence claim please call
Paul McNeil on
020 7861 4019 or email paul.mcneil@ffw.com
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