Medical Negligence
Kingsley Napley LLP
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We - Obstetric & Gynaecological Negligence | Home | Services | Medical Negligence | Obstetric Negligence | Gynaecological Claims | Birth Injury | Contact Gynaecological Claim Resulting from an NHS Trust's Failure to Offer a Caesarean Section Which Left the Claimant with Some Incontinence Settled for £130,000 - Case Study Navigation: Medical Negligence > Obstetric Negligence > Case Studies Publication Date: 2024 Practice Area: Medical Negligence & Personal Injury NHS Trust Obstetric Failure: We secured £130,000 for a woman who developed incontinence complications as a result of an NHS Trust's failure to offer appropriate caesarean section delivery when it was medically indicated for safe delivery. Caesarean Section Indication: Our client's medical circumstances clearly indicated that caesarean section delivery would be the safest option for both mother and baby, but the NHS Trust failed to recognize this need or offer this delivery option. Delivery Complications: As a result of proceeding with vaginal delivery when caesarean section was indicated, our client suffered significant complications during delivery that resulted in damage to structures controlling bladder and bowel function. Incontinence Development: The delivery complications led to ongoing incontinence problems that significantly affect our client's quality of life, relationships, work, and daily activities, requiring ongoing medical management and psychological support. Obstetric Decision-Making: Our investigation revealed failures in obstetric assessment and decision-making, where the medical team did not properly evaluate the risks of vaginal delivery versus the benefits of caesarean section for our client's particular circumstances. Expert Obstetric Evidence: We obtained evidence from leading obstetric specialists who confirmed that caesarean section should have been offered and that this delivery method would have prevented the complications that led to incontinence.
Measurable Results
Gynaecological claim resulting from NHS trust failure to offer caesarean section which left claimant with incontinence settled for £130,000. Substantial six-figure settlement achieved for preventable birth complications and ongoing incontinence issues affecting quality of life.