Surgical negligence claims
If you're thinking of making a claim, we can help you get started. Our expert partners can provide the support you need.
Surgical negligence claims
Thinking of making a claim? We can help get you started.
Find out if you can make a claim...
Our expert partners can provide the support you need.
While most surgical procedures are performed to high standards with positive outcomes, surgical mistakes can and do happen. If you’ve been injured during a surgical operation as a result of surgical negligence, you could be owed compensation. Our free referral service connects you with some of the best injury lawyers in the UK, who could help you make a no win no fee compensation claim. This means that if your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t have to pay anything. Successful claimants typically pay 25% of awarded compensation. Terms and conditions apply*. Simply complete one easy form to make an enquiry or start your claim today.
What types of accidents qualify for surgical negligence claims?
All surgeons and clinical professionals working in both NHS and private hospitals in the UK are legally bound to adhere to surgical protocols and safeguarding practices. We could help you make a surgical injury claim if avoidable mistakes were made during your pre-surgical care, surgery or after care, including:
- Exacerbation of any serious condition or disease caused by an unreasonable delay to your surgery.
- Mistakes and surgeon negligence causing brain injuries, organ injuries and nerve damage or inadequate after care resulting in a poor outcome.
- Surgical instruments left in your body.
- Failure to obtain necessary and adequate patient consent.
You could be paid compensation if you suffered:
A surgical injury within the last 3 years that required further surgical or medical attention for:
- Brain damage
- Perforation of the bowel or bladder
- Peripheral nerve injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Brachial plexus injury
- Compartment syndrome
- Pulmonary compromise
