Medical Negligence
Kingsley Napley LLP
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We - Surgical Nerve Damage Specialists | Home | Services | Medical Negligence | Surgical Negligence | Nerve Injuries | Surgical Complications | Contact Surgical Negligence Leading to Permanent Damage to Spinal Accessory Nerve, Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve, and Development of Frey's Syndrome Settled for £490,000 - Case Study Navigation: Medical Negligence > Surgical Negligence > Nerve Damage > Case Studies Publication Date: 2024 Practice Area: Medical Negligence & Personal Injury £490,000 Nerve Damage Settlement: We secured £490,000 for a patient who suffered permanent damage to multiple nerves including the spinal accessory nerve and recurrent laryngeal nerve, plus development of Frey's syndrome, as a result of surgical negligence. Multiple Nerve Injuries: Our client suffered a devastating combination of nerve injuries during surgical procedure, including damage to the spinal accessory nerve affecting shoulder and neck function, and recurrent laryngeal nerve affecting voice and swallowing. Spinal Accessory Nerve Damage: The damage to the spinal accessory nerve has resulted in permanent weakness and dysfunction of the trapezius muscle, affecting shoulder elevation, neck movement, and causing chronic pain and disability. Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury: The injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve has caused permanent voice changes, difficulty swallowing, and potential breathing difficulties, significantly affecting our client's ability to communicate and eat safely. Frey's Syndrome Development: Our client also developed Frey's syndrome, a condition causing inappropriate sweating and flushing of the face during eating, creating ongoing embarrassment and social anxiety. Surgical Standard Failures: The multiple nerve injuries resulted from failures in surgical technique, inadequate anatomical knowledge, poor surgical planning, or lack of appropriate nerve identification and protection during the procedure.
Measurable Results
Surgical negligence leading to permanent damage to spinal accessory nerve, recurrent laryngeal nerve, and development of Freys syndrome settled for £490,000. Substantial settlement achieved for preventable nerve damage complications from surgical procedure causing permanent functional impairments and ongoing medical needs.