Medical Negligence
Pearson Legal
Full Credential Description
Medical Negligence Case In this case, the lady attended her GPs surgery on two separate occasions complaining of pain, burning and pins and needles in her right foot. The foot had become discoloured and cold and despite our client having a history of diabetes and deep vein thrombosis the GPs who assessed her were reassuring and prescribed strong oral and topical analgesics. Following an assessment they recommended an urgent vascular review as they were concerned that a patient with diabetes, a history of DVT and who had a cold painful foot that showed obvious discolouration could be limb ischaemia; which is a restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen that is needed for cellular metabolism (to keep tissue alive).
Our client’s condition deteriorated and she required urgent admission to Hospital. Sadly she endured a protracted recovery following surgery complicated by sepsis following which she spent some time in a rehabilitation and recovery centre before being discharged home. ” The Defendants The Defendants’ representatives denied liability but later agreed to a settlement based on an appreciation of the risk of losing the case at trial and the client recovered £10,000 in damages.
Sadly, the poor state of her foot following surgery was such that she was no longer able to remain living alone in her home and was forced to move into supported accommodation and seek paid assistance with household chores.
Measurable Results
Compensation settlement: £10,000; Estate recovery: £10,000
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