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Medical negligence claim for unauthorised additional surgery

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:24:54 +0000

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.

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Large settlement for man after hip replacement surgery

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:59:28 +0000

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.

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Injury claim for delivery driver

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:45:06 +0000

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.

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Personal injury claim for prison officer

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:58:37 +0000

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.

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Personal injury success for car accident victim

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:41:09 +0000

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.

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Personal injury claim at the gym

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:44:20 +0000

Pryers, the York based solicitors have recently represented a claimant who suffered an accident whilst visiting a local gymnasium. Whilst using a wall mounted seat in the disabled shower area, the seat failed and the claimant suffered an injury to her knee and lower back.

Liability was initially disputed and the defendant refuted the claimant’s medical evidence making derisory offers in settlement of a claim.

At trial, the claimant’s evidence was proved and she recovered £4500 by way of compensation.

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Successful injury claim after industrial machinery fault

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:13:46 +0000

Pryers, the injury claim solicitors based in York, recently represented a claimant who suffered an accident during the course of his employment. Whilst working with industrial machinery, a fault developed and whilst investigating the cause, a hydraulic pipe joint failed and a jet of hydraulic fluid entered the claimant’s dominant thumb, causing a significant injury and infection.

After a lengthy period of treatment the claimant was required to have the tip of the thumb amputated.

Liability for the accident was conceded by the insurers because of the faulty work equipment and the claimant received in excess of £19,000 in damages.

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Woman wins personal injury claim after ladder fall

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:49:20 +0000

Pyers recently represented a claimant who was employed in a children’s nursery. She suffered an accident whilst required to use a ladder in order to gain access to reset a defective electrical consumer unit. The ladder slipped and the claimant fell some distance suffering multiple minor injuries.

Liability and the value of the personal injury claim were both disputed by the employer’s insurers who maintained that the claimant was the author of her own misfortune.

We successfully argued breaches of Health and Safety regulations and the claimant received compensation of £5,400.

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Man wins substantial damages after clinical negligence eye damage claim

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:40:17 +0000

Pyers solicitors recently acted on behalf of a man who sustained injury and damage to his eyes after taking medication prescribed for an unrelated condition. There were issues with regard to the standard of care he received in relation to the poorly monitored prescription of this medication, and also with regard to the failure by his optician to diagnose the signs of macular damage at a time when further deterioration may have been prevented. The Claimant received a substantial sum in settlement of his claim for the damage sustained and to compensate him for the fact that he could no longer continue in his job.

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Successful claim for pavement trip in Manchester

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:56 +0000

Pryers recently represented a claimant who suffered personal injury after a tripping accident on a pavement in Manchester. As a result of the accident she suffered a significant ankle injury requiring surgical repair, with the likelihood of long-term problems in the joint.

The claimant was still able to work but was likely to have problems in the future with mobility.

We were successful in arguing that the claimant might suffer future loss of earnings and her claim was eventually settled in the total sum of £92,500.

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