Under Section 20ZA of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 , a tribunal may grant a landlord dispensation from the requirement to consult tenants about significant works if it finds it reasonable to do so. Recently, a landlord who carried out urgent repairs to...
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital trust patient wins £130k settlement after a failed appendix operation.
It has been reported that a man has developed lifelong bowel issues following surgery performed by Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2018.
It is alleged that a surgeon mistakenly removed a piece of fatty tissue instead of the patient’s appendix, damaging blood vessels going to his small bowel.
He now has a lifelong bowel condition called severe bile acid malabsorption, which requires daily medication. He also suffers with diarrhoea and pain.
At Bell Lax we have a wealth of experience in acting for victims of surgical negligence:
Types of Surgical Error Claims
- Performing a wrong site surgery
- Failed / Incorrect surgical procedure
- Unnecessary surgery
- Delay in surgery
- Failure to remove objects during surgery such as surgical instruments
- Tissue / Nerve Damage Claims
- Orthopaedic Claims
- Cosmetic surgery
- Spinal surgery
An inadequate surgical procedure can lead to scarring, perforated organs and severe infections. Scarring can be extensive and excessive cutting or improper post-surgical care can result in significant and avoidable infections.
The impact of negligence can have a devastating impact, and we will fight for you and/or your family to recover the compensation that you deserve. This might include the costs of future care and treatment that you need as a result of the neglect that you have endured.
If you or a family member have been the victim of surgical negligence, please call us and speak to one of our experienced medical negligence solicitors on a no obligation basis on 0121 355 0011. We will not charge you for your call and if we act for you this will be on a no win no fee basis.
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