Here at Pryers, the clinical negligence solicitors in York, we are pleased to announce another successful claim. The Claimant underwent planned surgery for release of right trigger thumb but, whilst under anaesthetic, the surgeon also inadvertently performed right carpel tunnel release. The Claimant had never suffered with carpel tunnel syndrome and the procedure had never been discussed with the surgeon. The Claimant therefore had an additional scar which was numb, and associated weakness in his right hand for 4 weeks.
Liability was admitted at complaint stage, a Letter of Claim was served and a Part 36 offer of £6000 was made. The Defendant came back with an offer of £5000 and the Claimant accepted.
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.
Injury claim for delivery driver
March 30th, 2010
Pryers have recently won a successful claim for personal injury for a client. The Claimant, a 75 year old delivery driver was trying to unload a double stacked pallet of wine cartons using an electric pump truck. As he maneuvered the truck down a ramp the wine slid off the pallet and crushed him causing injuries to his back. A claim was brought against the claimant’s employer, the supplier of the wine and the supermarket depot where the incident occurred. The three Defendants blamed each other and all denied responsibility for the accident although an offer of £5,000 was made. The offer was rejected and the case ultimately succeeded in the York County Court. The Judge apportioned liability between the three Defendants and the Claimant was awarded £35,000.
Personal injury claim for prison officer
March 21st, 2010
Here at Pryers solicitors in York we have just represented a claimant who was a prison officer. He suffered personal injury during the course of his employment. Whilst accompanying one of his colleagues who was driving a vehicle within the prison grounds, the claimant had to open a security gate and whilst he was standing by the gate, his colleague, attempting to drive through the entrance, trapped the claimant between the vehicle and the gate causing a significant shoulder injury.
Liability for the accident was disputed by the employer’s representatives who maintained that the claimant was the author of his own misfortune.
We successfully argued breaches of Health and Safety regulations and the claimant received compensation of almost £14,000.
Personal injury success for car accident victim
March 18th, 2010
In York, Pryers solicitors recently represented a claimant who was involved in a road traffic accident as a passenger. He was in a vehicle being driven by a friend who lost control of his car and collided with an oncoming vehicle. As a result of the accident the claimant suffered a whiplash type injury to his neck and lost the enjoyment of a pre-arranged holiday in America that started just two days after the accident.
Although liability for the accident was accepted, the insurers attempted to undervalue the claim offering the claimant just £1650.
We had valued the claim at £2800 and as the insurers would not improve upon the offer the claim went to trial.
The claimant was successful and the Court awarded him £2802.50 and his legal costs.
