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Surgical error compensation is payable in a number of circumstances. For example, the surgeon might cause injury to a vital organ, amputate the wrong limb or carry out the procedure with unclean implements and cause infection.
However, compensation for surgical error may also be payable in cases where a surgeon decides to carry out a procedure without first obtaining the patient's consent.
US penile amputation compensation claim
In 2011 an American man began medical negligence proceedings against a surgeon after having his penis amputated during an operation – he claimed this happened without him having given his consent.
The surgical error compensation claimant had been booked in to have a routine circumcision in order to treat penile inflammation – however, on waking from the surgery the man was horrified to discover that is penis had been amputated.
Although the man then made a successful claim for surgical negligence compensation against the hospital where he'd had the operation, he subsequently also sought to claim compensation direct from the surgeon.
Despite the success of the earlier claim, the surgeon said that he would seek to defend the second action, contending that he found penile cancer during the procedure and that this had necessitated the amputation.
For the claimant and his legal team, this argument was immaterial. "He's angry because [the surgeon] took off his penis without asking; without giving him a choice; without giving him the opportunity to check around and talk to other people," said the man's personal injury lawyer.
Claim surgical error compensation
Although most surgeons are competent and the majority of surgical procedures that take place in the UK are successful, some are not and negligence does occur.
If you have suffered the pain, distress and misfortune of surgical error, you may be able to claim compensation.
The specialists on YouClaim's surgical error compensation panel have the expertise and experience to help you secure the maximum settlement you deserve.
To find out more about our service and your rights, speak to an advisor without obligation and in complete confidence on 0800 10 757 95 or call 0333 240 0871.
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