We have recovered £60,000 compensation for cannula negligence that directly resulted in septicaemia, impaired liver function and the death of the patient. If you need help from specialist solicitors then contact our free legal helpline by phone on 0333 888 0412 or email.
This is a real-life case study of a successful cannula negligence claim we dealt with, in which we recovered compensation on our client’s behalf totalling £60,000.
The patient had been admitted to hospital after suffering a spell of dizziness. A cannula was inserted into his right arm which was not removed when he was discharged from hospital the following day.
Although a nurse later came out to the patient’s home to remove the cannula he suffered an infection and had to be readmitted to hospital.
The hospital could not prevent septicaemia setting in. This led to renal failure and eventually the patient’s death.
A post-mortem was held. This established that the patient’s infection was caused by the cannula. Evidence presented at the subsequent inquest concluded that death had occurred as a direct result of the cannula negligence.
Our medical negligence team were consulted by the patient’s widow and we agreed to pursue a cannula negligence compensation claim on a no win, no fee basis. The benefit of no win, no fee funding in a clinical negligence case is that a claimant does not need to pay legal fees for the case upfront, and no fees are payable if the case does not succeed. If the case is won then most of the legal fees are recovered from the defendant.
With the information we gained from the inquest into the patient’s death we were able to obtain an admission of liability from the Hospital Trust. Negotiations for an out of court settlement were then commenced and the claim was quickly resolved, with our client receiving compensation totalling £60,000.
If you are looking for experienced solicitors to deal with your cannula negligence claim then contact us today for a free case review and details of no win, no fee funding. You can call us on freephone 0333 888 0412 or email brief details of your case to us in complete confidence at [email protected]