Richard Earle recovered compensation
for Martha who suffered damages when her bowel was perforated
during keyhole surgery at the QEII
Hospital, Welwyn Garden City in March 2008.
Martha, who was 43 at the time, was told that this was a
straightforward procedure to remove her gallbladder when it was
discovered that she had gallstoens. She was told she would be back
to work within a fortnight.
Her gallbladder was removed but her bowel was perforated during the
surgery.
Unfortunately this was not picked up immediately and Martha
endured a considerable amount of pain and discomfort. ACT scan
revealed the performation and she underwent an emergency
repair.
Thereafter she suffered persistent problems in terms of wound
infection. Her condition became life threatening. She
required nursing in the ICU.
She complained to the hospital about the events.
Following several months off work Martha continued to suffer
from abdominal pain as well as depression for which she was
referred for counselling.
Martha developed a hernia and required further surgery. She did
not return to work until March 2009.
Martha instructed Richard Earle to
pursue a medical negligence claim against
the hospital. Following investigations Richard entered into
negotations with the defendant solicitors.
After discussions, the claim was settled for £25,000.
For further information or if you have a
surgery negligence claim, call Richard Earle on
020 7861 4042 or email richard.earle@ffw.com
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