Surgical Negligence Claims in Bristol

While it is generally understood that all medical procedures come with an element of risk, we expect to be provided with the best possible care when we undergo surgery. So, when surgical errors occur, the impact on both your physical and psychological wellbeing can be substantial. In these scenarios, making a claim for surgical negligence may be necessary.

Lyons Solicitors have specialist expertise and substantial experience in handling a variety of medical negligence claims, including those related to surgery negligence. Our team can sit down with you to gain a comprehensive understanding of your case.

If you wish to make a claim for surgery negligence in Bristol, your case will be handled by a highly experienced and dedicated medical negligence solicitor.

When you pursue a case with our team, you will benefit from working with the same solicitor from start to finish, so you can be sure that you will be receiving advice that is carefully tailored to your circumstances.

While your surgical negligence case is ongoing, you will be able to contact us by whichever means are most convenient to you, whether that is by telephone, video conferencing, or in person. We can also arrange out of hours home visits where appropriate.

Our clients benefit from our ‘No Win, No Fee’ funding model. Our team can therefore support anyone who may be concerned about the financial implications of bringing forward a claim for surgical negligence compensation.

We also take on many cases that other firms have considered to be too risky, or where they lack the necessary expertise. If surgical negligence has led to the death of a loved one, we can help to secure the maximum available compensation.

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Our medical negligence team is led by partner Duncan Shaw. Duncan has over 25 years of experience in representing clients with both medical negligence and personal injury claims throughout England and Wales.

We have previously secured substantial amounts of compensation for medical negligence claims, including those related to surgical negligence claims in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym, Chew Magna and the wider Bristol area.

Our surgical negligence solicitors in Bristol work closely with highly specialist barristers to ensure that the best standard of expertise is applied to your case.

Speak to us about surgical negligence claims in Bristol

We offer a free initial consultation where you can ask us any questions you might have about the surgical negligence compensation process.

To book a free initial consultation with our surgical negligence solicitors in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym or Chew Magna, please get in touch today.

You can use the contact details for each office or, alternatively, fill in the ‘Ask us a Question’ form on the right-hand side of the page to request a call back.

Types of surgical negligence claims we can help you with

Our surgical negligence claims solicitors can advise on all types of surgical errors. This includes surgical negligence cases that are related to:

  • Substandard surgery (lack of competency)
  • Causing additional damage due to poor surgical practices
  • Anaesthesia mistakes
  • Operating on the wrong body part, limb, or internal organ
  • Performing unnecessary or overly extensive surgery
  • Failing to obtain consent for surgery
  • Failing to remove surgical equipment or swabs following surgery
  • Failing to monitor patient’s condition during surgery

To find out more about how we can help you with a surgical negligence claim in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym, Chew Magna and the wider Bristol area, please get in touch.

Our surgical negligence compensation claims fees

Our surgical negligence claims solicitors operate on a No Win, No Fee basis. Prior to taking on your case, we can discuss funding and the options that will be available to you, as well as discuss insurance to cover any unexpected costs.

Surgical negligence claims FAQs

What happens when a surgeon makes a mistake?

If a surgeon makes a mistake during surgery, the patient will have sufficient grounds to request that the surgeon is not allowed to operate on them again in the future. It is also reasonable to request a separate surgeon performs any operations to correct a surgical error.

It may also be the case that a patient requests for a future operation to take place at a different hospital altogether or to be requested to move elsewhere while they are recovering.

The surgeon responsible for the mistake may be placed on a temporary suspension while investigations are ongoing into the cause of the mistake.

If the surgical error has caused an injury or decreased the quality of life of a patient, they will likely have grounds to make a surgical negligence compensation claim.

What should I do if my operation went wrong?

If any mistakes are made during an operation and have caused physical, psychological or financial harm, it will usually be considered to be an instance of medical negligence.

Anyone who has experienced medical negligence may be entitled to claim compensation. The first step that should be taken is to contact an expert medical negligence solicitor, who can help you to understand your rights and the best way of proceeding.

A medical negligence solicitor can provide close personal support during this time and help you to prepare an effective case. This will include gathering all of the necessary evidence to support your claim and guiding you through the necessary steps that need to be taken.

How long after an operation can I make a claim for negligence?

You will typically have three years from the date the error occurred during surgery to make a claim for compensation.

There are certain exceptions to this. For example, if the mistake is discovered at a later date, you will have three years from this time to make a claim.

If the victim of a surgical error is a child, their parents will have until the child turns 18 to make a claim. Following this, the child would then have until their 21st birthday to make a claim.

How much compensation could I get for an operation that went wrong?

The amount of compensation you could receive for surgical negligence cases will depend on a number of factors. This includes the type of mistake that was made, the impact it has had on your general health, and whether you have suffered any financial losses as a result.

Our team can provide you with an estimate of the sort of compensation you could receive before making a surgical negligence claim.

Speak to us about surgical negligence claims in Bristol

We offer a free initial consultation where you can ask us any questions you might have about the surgical negligence compensation process.

To book a free initial consultation with our surgical negligence solicitors in Kingswood, Westbury-on-Trym or Chew Magna, please get in touch today.

You can use the contact details for each office or, alternatively, fill in the ‘Ask us a Question’ form on the right-hand side of the page to request a call back.