Pryers solicitors of York have recently won a case involving brain damage to an adult which occurred as a result of anaesthetic negligence. The client in this case had gone in for ECT treatment but unfortunately through the course of that treatment and as a result of him vomiting and then ingesting the contents, his windpipe became blocked and he suffered brain damage as a result of this. The defendant eventually put forward offers to settle, starting at £100,000. This led to negotiations and to the settlement as below. The settlement facilitated purchase of new accommodation which was adapted to the client’s needs, as well as provision of future care. It is thought to be the largest settlement arising from ECT treatment in this country. The case was settled for £500,000.
Large settlement for cerebral palsy child
April 19th, 2010
Here at Pryers solicitors in York we have recently been involved with a case involving a child with cerebral palsy. Normally cerebral palsy cases are brought arising from oxygen starvation in the course of a birth but in this case the allegation was that because of the child’s father’s hereditary condition, the child should have had a full blood transfusion immediately after birth. Failure to carry out the transfusion caused the child to develop jaundice and brain damage. The case was eventually conceded by the Defendant NHS Trust and a settlement was agreed at a round table meeting which included a substantial payment in respect of the damages for the brain damage, future care, aids and equipment and loss of earnings. Additionally by the time of the settlement the family had moved to new accommodation allowing a lift to be installed.
Large settlement for man after hip replacement surgery
April 15th, 2010
Here at Pryers solicitors of York we are pleased to say we’ve settled a case for a man after replacement hip surgery. This clinical negligence case involved a hip replacement that went wrong on a man of 60 years. As a result of the hip replacement, the surgeon caused the prosthesis to fracture the femur which allowed a pocket of infection to develop. This caused the Claimant to require significant revision surgery and then for the full removal of the hip whilst the infection was cleared. As a result of his injuries he was ill health retired from his long standing employment. The matter proceeded against the individual’s surgeon because the treatment was private. At the final hearing the Defendant fully conceded liability for clinical negligence and causation and the case settled with a payment reflecting his pain and suffering, his loss of earnings and also the need for him to move to single storey accommodation. Interestingly, in this case the Defendant had offered £235,000 in settlement but at the final hearing the case settled without any evidence being given with the Defendant increasing up to £435,000 in settlement which was acceptable to the Claimant.
Family sues after alleged holiday food poisoning
August 26th, 2009
A family is taking legal action against First Choice after claiming that poorly maintained facilities at an Egyptian hotel led to food poisoning.
Joanne Ashley and Barry Hookway took their six-year-old daughter Lauren to the Sonesta Beach Hotel in Sharm el Sheikh in June, but fell ill shortly after arriving.
They suffered from severe sickness and diarrhea and claim that this was due to undercooked food and meals being kept lukewarm for too long, as well as insects flying around the kitchen.
Ms Ashley said: "The holiday was completely ruined. In fact, the only time we left our apartment was to return home."
Upon their return to Weston, they decided to take legal action against First Choice after finding that they had had salmonella.
First Choice insists that its hotels are kept to the highest levels of cleanliness and denied that there is a problem with the Sonesta Beach.
British tourists who suffer from an accident, personal injury or food poisoning while on holiday can sue their tour operator for compensation as long as the holiday was a package which included travel and accommodation.
Rugby player sues after contracting salmonella
May 12th, 2009
A rugby player who had been offered a chance to play professionally is suing a holiday company, claiming that the salmonella poisoning he contracted during a trip abroad left his dream in tatters.
Scott Bessant, 25, took his 36-year-old wife Leanne to the Summer Island Village resort in the Maldives with Cosmos, but they both fell ill two days into the break.
The couple claim that the hotel was unclean and that they were left without water after the supply was cut off, even though many people were suffering from the same illness.
After Mr Bessant returned home, it was revealed that he had salmonella, which he still suffers from.
However, his illness and subsequent weight loss meant that he was unable to train with rugby Super League side Celtic Crusaders and he claims this led to him missing out on a "once-in-a-lifetime chance" to win a place in their training squad.
He is now among a group of holidaymakers taking legal action against Cosmos for the food poisoning contracted during the stay at Summer Island Village resort.
Cosmos declined to comment while the cases are going through the legal process.
British tourists who suffer from an accident, personal injury or food poisoning while on holiday can sue their tour operator provided that the holiday was a package which included travel and accommodation.
