Making a surgical accident claim
If you are making a surgical accident claim and are looking for experienced solicitors to deal with your case then contact us for a free case assessment and details of no win, no fee funding.
Surgeons in the UK are among the best trained in the world, but even the most accomplished clinicians can make mistakes. Thankfully, grossly obvious surgical accidents (such as operating on a completely wrong part of the body) are very rare, but as medicine advances, and surgery becomes more complex, pushing the boundaries of what is achievable, things do not always go as planned.
Just because something goes wrong does not necessarily mean the surgeon or hospital is at fault. Furthermore, a surgeon is duty bound to take whatever action is necessary to protect their patient’s wellbeing in an emergency, even if this means doing something that was not foreseen and without the chance to discuss it with the patient. Nor can surgery ever be guaranteed to succeed. If a surgeon has done all they can reasonably do, they will not be held legally responsible if the outcome was not the one that had been hoped for.
On the other hand, if surgery is carried out carelessly, incorrectly, incompetently, without justifiable cause, or without informed consent, that could well give rise to a compensation claim. Claims can also be made when mistakes are made post-operatively.
You can read real life case studies of a couple of surgical error claims we have dealt with here and here.
Contact our free helpline for legal guidance on making a surgical accident claim funded on a no win, no fee basis by calling 0333 888 0412. Alternatively, email details of your case to us at info@medicalaccidentlawyers.co.uk and we will get straight back to you.
What our clients say about us
We have over 1,200 reviews and an overall five-star rating on the independent legal review website, ReviewSolicitors.
Here is just a short selection of some of the reviews that our clients have left for our clinical negligence team:
Maddy Lawrence
“With the premature death of our eldest daughter, as it turned out, by clinical negligence, we were facing a very difficult journey both in proving fault and keeping heart and soul together. That we were able to, in terms of the fault element, was down to our professional legal team. They provided clear, calm and compassionate advice which got us through a horrendous inquest and subsequent legal maneuverers. They, in short, were magnificent and we are extremely grateful that we had them on our side.”
Great firm!
“I had an experience with Oliver Thorne who was nothing but helpful with settling my claim. He was very patient and professional as well as making sure I was happy and content throughout the whole process! Would highly recommend him if you’re looking for a solicitor!”
Compassionate, thorough, and outstanding legal support thus far
”Jade was incredibly friendly, taking the time to ask all the right questions and thoroughly investigate our case. Unlike previous solicitors, who dismissed us, Jade and the team at Slee Blackwell delved deeper and gave us renewed hope. We are extremely grateful for the dedication and professionalism in fighting for us. I would recommend Slee Blackwell to anyone in need of legal assistance.”
Mesh claim
“I cannot thank the team enough there understanding and empathy and the knowledge is outstanding. Caroline has been supportive every step of the way, she has informed me and kept me updated how the claim has progressed she has also had great understanding around my mental health and the physical damage I have occurred. I cannot thank the team enough. The team made this experience easier for me to deal with my emotional distress and pain.”
Thank you
“On behalf of all of us, we would like to thank you for your guidance, professionalism, humanity and kindness you have shown us all throughout this process. You have explained everything to us in clear and concise terms throughout and we are extremely grateful. We would have no hesitation recommending you and using your services in future. Thank you.”
Exceptional Service
“I have received expert advice throughout my case, the attention to detail is second to none. Their professional outlook and relatability means that I always recommend the firm. When I was unclear of any information or possible outcomes they took the time to speak with me on a personal level, confirming our conversation through email, I feel supported and understood and most of all they are empathetic, something that is often missing from large firms.”
Friendly, professional, knowledgeable.
“Oliver assisted me in the aftermath of my father’s sudden death in hospital. He helped me to draught my initial letter of complaint to the health authority, represented me and my mother at the inquest and ultimately succeeded in bringing a successful claim. I always felt I could approach Oliver with any questions and he would explain the legal processes in an understandable way. I would not hesitate to recommend him should anyone find themselves in a similar unfortunate position.”
Excellent solicitor
“I cannot recommend this firm highly enough and especially Caroline who is professional approachable and thorough, she works tirelessly and is a real credit to the firm, you are not made to feel like just a number as with other firms, it’s a pleasure to have such an excellent solicitor to represent you when you have gone through so much she is so understanding and knowledgeable.”
