August 26th, 2011
In August 2009 *Rachel* underwent a breast enlargement procedure at a private cosmetic clinic in London.
Unfortunately, during the procedure the performing surgeon removed excessive tissue when forming the left implant pocket. This occurred when electrically induced heat was used to seal a bleed within the pocket. The removal of the excessive tissue did not perforate the skin but it did reduce the underlying tissue.
Although the burn that resulted on the surface of the skin healed after approximately three months, Rachel was left with a small round visible scar on the upper inner side of her left breast, directly on her cleavage. The scar was similar in appearance to a cigarette burn and measured 1.5 centimetres in diameter.
In September 2009, Rachel contacted Laura Turner, a solicitor specialising in clinical negligence at Pryers Solicitors.
Investigations into the case were made and an expert opinion from a Consultant Plastic Surgeon was sought. The expert evidence was supportive of the case and critical of the way in which the procedure had been carried out.
In July 2011, the Defendant put forward an offer to settle for £2,500 plus costs, which started negotiations. The Defendant eventually settled the claim for £4,250 plus costs.
Tags: Appearance, Breast Enlargement, Cigarette Burn, Cleavage, Clinical Negligence, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Defendant, Diameter, Expert Evidence, Investigations, Laura Turner, Left Breast, London, Negotiations, Solicitor Specialising, Solicitors, Three Months, Visible Scar
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May 20th, 2011
*Andy* had been to two dentists over the course of eight years for all of his regular dental appointments. At no stage had he been advised to stop smoking to given any advice regarding general oral health. On only four occasions had a basic periodontal examination been carried out, once in 2001, twice in 2006 and once in 2009.
During the eight years that Andy had been attending the two dentists for his appointment he had suffered deteriorating adult periodontal disease and developed widespread bone loss in his jaw.
Andy had attended a total of 35 appointments and a total of 20 scaling and polishing appointments.
In May 2009 Andy was referred to a different dental practice. When he was seen there, x-rays were taken which showed significant bone loss around all of his teeth and the prognosis of his teeth deteriorated throughout the time of his care. Andy eventually lost one of his upper right teeth.
Andy contacted Ian Kirwan, a specialist in clinical negligence matters at Pryers Solicitors, in June 2009 and investigations into his case started.
A report was obtained from a General Dental Practitioner who advised that the Defendants had been negligent in failing to properly advise Andy and failing to carry out regular periodontal examinations. A further report was obtained, however, which advised that smoking had played a major contributory factor in the development of the periodontal disease and it was likely that Andy would have required some treatment in any event.
Allegations were put to the Defendants in February 2011 and negotiations to settle the case commenced. In March 2011 the Defendants put forward an offer to settle the case for £10,000 which Andy was pleased to accept.
The Defendants also paid all of Andy’s legal costs so he received 100% of his compensation
Tags: Allegations, Bone Loss, Clinical Negligence, Contributory Factor, Dental Appointments, Dental Practice, Dental Practitioner, Dentists, Health Results, Investigations, Kirwan, Lost One, Negotiations, Occasions, Periodontal Disease, Poor Oral Health, Prognosis, Solicitors, Teeth, X Rays
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May 20th, 2011
*Claire* had a history which included previously developing a DVT during a surgical procedure in 1984.
In January of 2010 Claire required further surgery as she had developed stress incontinence. At her pre-operative assessment she was not assessed for risks of Venous Thrombo Embolism. The surgery was carried out and Claire was discharged home the following day.
Ten days later Claire attended her GP complaining of pain in her calf. Her GP suspected that she had developed a DVT and admitted her to hospital for investigations.
Claire was treated with compression stockings and anoxaparin and clexane until she had a CT scan which showed a thrombus in two of her veins in her lower leg.
Claire commenced warfarin treatment which continued until June 2010.
Claire contacted Alex McKnight at Pryers Solicitors in January 2010. Her claim was investigated and in October 2010 allegations were put to the Defendant that Claire should have been assessed for DVT risks prior to surgery, and should have been given a shot of clexane following surgery to minimise the risk of any DVT developing.
The Defendant admitted this and apologised for their omission. Negotiations to settle the case commenced and in April 2011 the Defendant made an offer to settle of £5,000 which Claire was happy to accept.
The Defendant also paid all of Claire’s legal costs so she kept 100% of her compensation.
Tags: Alex, Allegations, Clexane, Compression Stockings, Ct Scan, Defendant, Dvt, Gp, Investigations, Leads, Negotiations, Omission, Pre Operative Assessment, Risk, Solicitors, Stress Incontinence, Thrombo Embolism, Thrombus, Veins, Warfarin
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May 20th, 2011
In April 2005 *Richard* started to suffer from chest pain and shortness of breath. He went to his GP the following day and was diagnosed with ‘musculo-skeletal pain’ in the right side of his chest.
The day after visiting his GP Richard started to cough up blood which continued for two days. On the second day of coughing blood Richard telephoned NHS Direct who advised him to attend his local hospital in the North East of England and to see an out of hours GP at the hospital.
On examination at the hospital Richard told the GP that he had a tight chest and was coughing up blood. He was informed that he may have a fever and was given a form to take back to his usual GP along with some pain relief.
Richard returned to his usual GP at the start of May 2005 and was referred for a chest x-ray on a routine basis, which was due to take place in June 2005.
When Richard arrived at the hospital for his chest x-ray he collapsed and was therefore admitted as an emergency patient. He underwent a number of tests and scans and was diagnosed with a large pulmonary embolus.
Richard was admitted to hospital for treatment and discharged three weeks later.
Richard contacted Alex McKnight at Pryers Solicitors in August 2008 having previously instructed another firm who had started proceedings and obtained reports from independent medical experts.
Following lengthy investigations it was found that Richards GP should have referred him for an urgent chest x-ray in April 2005, however, other than Richard requiring a lengthy stay in hospital, the delay had not caused any further injury.
Negotiations to settle commenced in November 2010 and in March 2011 the Defendant put forward an offer to settle for £7,000 which Richard was happy to accept.
The Defendant also paid all of Richard’s legal costs so he received 100% of his compensation and had no costs to pay.
Tags: April 2005, Chest Pain And Shortness Of Breath, Chest X Ray, Coughing Blood, Coughing Up Blood, Defendant, Emergency Patient, Lengthy Investigations, Local Hospital, Medical Experts, Negotiations, North East Of England, Pain In The Right Side, Pain Relief, Pulmonary Embolus, Routine Basis, Shortness Of Breath, Skeletal Pain, Solicitors, Tight Chest
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May 20th, 2011
*Daniel* had a long standing condition of ingrown facial hair causing him to suffer pain and discomfort.
In October 2007 he decided to undergo Intensive Pulse Light treatment at a local cosmetic surgery clinic in the North West of England.
Shortly after the procedure began Daniel started to complain that his face was feeling very hot and the treatment was uncomfortable. Daniel had not had any tests done to check that he would not react to the treatment or to test that the correct treatment for his skin tone would be used.
After the treatment had finished Daniel found that he had burns on his face. He was provided with a cream which contained alcohol and caused him further pain and discomfort.
As the burns healed Daniel noticed that he had some scarring on his face which he found distressing. He also found that he could not manage to return to the clinic to complete the treatment because of the distress that he had suffered. He therefore continued to have ingrown facial hair.
In September 2009 Daniel contacted Alex McKnight, a specialist in clinical negligence matters at Pryers Solicitors. Alex started to investigate his case and obtained medical reports from a Dermatologist and a Psychologist.
At the end of 2010 allegations were put to the Defendant along with an offer to settle the case. The Defendant replied with a counter offer and negotiations to settle commenced. In February 2011 an offer of £9,000 was made by the Defendant which Daniel was happy to accept.
The Defendant also paid all of Daniel’s legal costs so Daniel kept 100% of his compensation and incurred no costs through bringing his claim.
Tags: Alcohol, Alex, Allegations, Burns, Clinical Negligence, Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, Defendant, Dermatologist, England, Face, Facial Hair, Hot, Intensive Pulse Light, Leads, Medical Reports, Negotiations, Psychologist, Skin Tone, Solicitors
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