Surgery negligence claims
If you or your family have suffered a serious injury as a result of negligent surgery, our team of expert medical negligence solicitors can help you pursue a claim for compensation. To speak with one of our surgery negligence experts call 0800 358 3848 or complete our online enquiry form.
Our medical negligence solicitors specialise in general surgery negligence and have extensive experience in various general surgery claims.
General surgery refers to the following:
- bowel claims
- abdomen claims
- bile duct claims
- gut claims
- gall bladder claims
- colon claims
- liver claims
- pancreas claims
General surgery can be performed as an emergency or as a scheduled operation. Negligence or medical accidents during general surgery can have devastating and sometimes fatal consequences.
The development of keyhole surgery (also known as laparoscopic surgery) has led to an increase in the number of general surgery claims.
Sometimes surgical instruments may accidentally be left inside a patient following such a procedure.
Our general surgery experience
We have extensive experience in dealing with general surgery claims. For example, we have acted for many clients who have suffered major abdominal injuries, including:
- a young woman where delay in diagnosing appendicitis rendered her infertile
- an RAF pilot who suffered catastrophic brain damage following delay in treatment after his abdomen became rigid. He was awarded £4.81 million.
We also see many cases where patients have not been consented correctly for procedures or where their post-operative care is negligent, for example, failure to perform regular observation.
We acted for Vera following a delay in performing a laparotomy after an initial procedure to remove her gallstones perforated her bile duct. Vera was left with life-changing injuries, and recovered £200,000 in compensation.
Medical negligence relating to surgery can have a devastating effect on patients and sometimes proves fatal. Keyhole surgery (laparoscopy) and cosmetic surgery are a common cause of medical injuries during surgery.
We have acted in a wide range of general surgery cases, where the most common medical accidents include:
- leaving surgical instruments in the body cavity
- accidentally severing vital blood vessels or nerves
- operating on the incorrect part of the body or the removal of healthy tissue or organs
- carrying out unnecessary surgery as a consequence of a misdiagnosis or confusion involving notes, x-rays or patients themselves
- leaving items in the patient's body after surgery; this can include sponges, swabs and surgical instruments
Recent cases
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Our surgery negligence experts
Our award-winning team believes in putting clients first. We are dedicated to achieving the best results possible and pride ourselves on our sensitive approach. Any of our surgery negligence claims experts below will be pleased to discuss your case and offer free advice over the phone.
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Head of Personal Injury and Medical Negligence
Paul McNeil
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Partner
Samantha Critchley
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London, England
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Partner
Mark Bowman
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Partner
Julia Hamilton
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Manchester, England
- 0161 268 8620
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Partner
Lindsay Holt
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Manchester, England
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Partner
Claire Horton
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Manchester, England
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Partner
Iona Meeres-Young
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London, England
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Partner
Kate Rohde
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London, England
- +44 (0) 207 861 4371
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Partner, Medical Negligence
Jenny Urwin
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Manchester, England
- 0161 268 8595
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Partner
Jane Weakley
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London, England
- 020 7861 4105
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Partner
Jonathan Zimmern
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London, England
- 020 7861 4218
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Senior Associate
Caron Heyes
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London, England
- 020 7861 4062
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Senior Associate
Deborah Nadel
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London, England
- 020 7861 4747
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Senior Associate
Arti Shah
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London, England
- 020 7861 4139
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Senior Associate
Helen Thompson
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London, England
- 020 7861 4852
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Associate
Rebecca Drew
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Associate
Christina Gardiner
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London, England
- 020 7861 4954
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Associate
Will Jones
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London, England
- 020 7861 4590
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Associate
Emma Kendall
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London, England
- 020 7861 4986
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Associate
Nilam Patel
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London, England
- 020 7861 4784
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Chartered Legal Executive
Gabriella Gooday
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London, England
- 020 7861 4366
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Chartered Legal Executive
Jamie Green
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London, England
- 020 7861 4061
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Paralegal
Marlena Mistak
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London, England
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Why choose Fieldfisher's medical negligence team?
Settlements
We achieve record damages for people suffering serious injury following medical negligence. Last year, we recovered more than £200m in compensation claims.
Experience
We have more than 30 years' experience pursuing claims for people injured by medical negligence, clinical negligence, medical accidents and medical mistakes.
Recognised
We are ranked top tier in leading legal directories and regularly recognised in industry awards. We are accredited by APIL, panel members of AvMA and members of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Panel.
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Contact us
For a free, no obligation call with one of our medical negligence experts, please dial 0800 358 3848 or complete our online enquiry form.