Recently at Pryers we recovered substantial damages for the family of a patient who died after hospital staff failed to diagnose deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Sadly, some of the family witnessed the immediate aftermath of the death and were awarded damages for the psychiatric reaction to these events.
Sadly this clinical negligence case highlights the fact that it’s estimated there could be between 1000 and 2000 deaths in the UK each year, so correct diagnosis is essential.
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.
A man whose personality was altered forever after he was involved in a fatal road crash has been awarded compensation to cover his future care.
Marcus Dean Julian, then 19, was a passenger in a car being driven by Jonathan Stephens in 2003, the Plymouth Herald reports.
The driver lost control and the car left the road near Liskeard, rolling over several times. Mr Stephens was killed and Mr Julian suffered significant brain damage, as well as broken bones and internal injuries.
With the help of his family, the victim took legal action against Mr Stephens’ estate and his insurers have now agreed to an undisclosed payout.
Although the exact amount is not known, compensation for brain injury victims is usually more substantial than for other injuries and the sum is likely to be millions of pounds.
Anyone who is involved in a road traffic accident – including passengers in the car which caused the crash – may be able to claim compensation, however, it must be proven that another person or organisation was responsible for the injuries caused.
