Louise underwent liposuction surgery on her
thighs and abdomen as a private patient in April 2005. During the
procedure the surgeon perforated her bowel, although this was not
discovered at the time.
The initial post-op recovery was uncomplicated
until Louise developed severe stomach pains at home a few days
later.
An ultrasound at Kent & Sussex Hospital
revealed a perforated bowel and Louise required an emergency
laparotomy and repair of the perforation. She also needed a blood
transfusion.
After surgery Louise was diagnosed with
pleurisy, pneumonia and embolisms on her left lung. She became
severely anaemic and required follow up treatment for some
months.
The defendant immediately agreed to pay for
the cost of Louise’s recuperation.
Mark Bowman was
instructed to act on Louise’s behalf and a letter of claim was sent
to the surgeon.
The defendant responded denying liability.
Medical experts instructed by both sides disagreed about whether
the defendant had been negligent during the course of the
surgery.
Notwithstanding continued denials of
liability, a settlement of £35,000 was achieved – almost the full
value of the case, which was funded by BTE Insurance.
At the conclusion of the case Louise said:
“Thank you Mark. You made a very difficult
period for me easier to bear.
"I always felt that you were on top of matters
and was grateful for the manner in which you conducted matters
throughout.”
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