GYNAECOLOGY ERRORS
Obstetrics and gynaecology negligence is the leading cause for medical negligence claims in the UK. The medical profession are entrusted to provide the appropriate standard of care to all women. If mistakes are made then this can result in infections, infertility, miscarriage, birth injuries, death and many more. Whilst there are physical consequences to the individual due to the negligence, there can also be emotional and psychological consequences to the individual and to their families and those around them.
What sort of compensation claims are made for these type of errors?
Compensation claims are generally made for negligence in the following areas
- Contraception
- Surgery
- Failure of sterilisation
Thrombosis caused by oral contraceptives
Failure to prevent pregnancy
Side effects from contraceptives/hormones
Perforation of the uterus by intra urine devises such as the coil
Internal injuries including injury to the bowel, bladder and uterus
Haemorrhage and failure to detect this
Unnecessary operations
Sterilisation caused by infection or injury
Delay in the diagnosis of pregnancy
Internal injuries sustained during keyhole surgery
Failure to obtain the patients consent
Unplanned pregnancy
Abortion
Perforation of the uterus or other internal organ damage during abortion
Failure to properly terminate a pregnancy
Where there has been a failure to sterilise, a failure to diagnose a pregnancy or a failure to properly terminate the pregnancy this may give rise to a claim for wrongful birth.
I think I may have a claim. Where do I go from here?
This is an extremely complex area and it is essential that you speak to a specialist solicitor as soon as possible. Ashton Lake Solicitors are specialists in bringing medical negligence claims. We are skilled in identifying from the medical records and from witness evidence what procedures were followed. We will detect and prove negligent action on the part of the medical professional where they have provided a sub standard level of care. Our aim is to get to the truth of how and why the negligent action occurred and to obtain the maximum compensation possible. We pride ourselves in high levels of client care and will always progress your claim with sensitivity at every stage of the process.
If you wish to make an enquiry then please complete the online enquiry form or call 01509 262621 to speak to a specialist medical negligence solicitor who will be available to discuss your case further. We offer a wide choice of funding arrangements including no win no fee.
