September 23rd, 2009
A family is seeking compensation from a Manchester hospital after a woman bled to death during treatment.
Sally Thompson, 20, had a rare blood disorder and had gone into Manchester Royal Infirmary in August 2005 complaining of weakness in her legs.
She was taken to intensive care after beginning to suffer from seizures and medics decided to insert a central venous catheter into her neck to aid with getting medication in.
However, the doctor who inserted the equipment hit Ms Thompson’s jugular vein. Although a request was made for a blood transfusion, it did not come for almost two hours.
By then, the patient had lost three-and-a-half pints of blood and doctors could not save her.
Ms Thompson’s family is to sue the hospital after it was discovered that ultrasound should have been used to ensure the vein was not punctured.
Clinical negligence occurs when a professional in the health service provides care that is deemed to be below standard and this causes physical injury, death or distress. Victims may be eligible for compensation and should seek legal advice.
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December 17th, 2008
A woman who worked as an NHS nurse has received damages after the court of appeal ruled that her former employers were partly responsible for an injury she received.
Donna Jane Egan, 39, was a senior nurse at Manchester Royal Infirmary in June 2003, where she was using a hoist to lift a patient into the bath.
However, Manchester Evening News reports, the hoist became jammed and stopped suddenly, causing Ms Egan to seriously hurt her back.
She was off work for two years and although a previous hearing ruled that her employers were not responsible, she took further legal action.
Now, Lady Justice Smith has overturned that verdict, stating that the Central Manchester and Manchester Children’s University Hospitals NHS Trust was 50 per cent liable because it should had measures in place to avoid the accident.
Ms Egan will now be paid compensation that is likely to amount to tens of thousands of pounds.
There is legislation in place to ensure employers provide protection against workplace injuries. Anyone who has been injured should speak to a legal representative as time limitations apply on the claims process.
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