In a case of clinical negligence Mrs I instructed Nelsons in a claim against X Hospital Trust, relating to delayed treatment of a bacterial corneal ulcer.
Delayed treatment resulted in personal injury for the claimant
Mrs I should have been admitted to hospital immediately and started on intensive antibiotics, however she was wrongly advised that she could await a routine appointment after the weekend. The three day delay caused permanent damage to her eye and she required a corneal graft. She has developed cataracts and blurred vision.
The compensation claim settled for a five figure sum
Mrs I was represented by clinical negligence specialist solicitors Claire Liptrot and Baishali Majumdar. The Defendant Hospital Trust admitted liability and the claim for clinical negligence was settled for a substantial five figure sum.
Read more about the clinical negligence cases that Nelsons handled by visiting our Clinical Negligence case studies page.
For advice on pursuing a claim for compensation please contact a member of our Clinical Negligence team.
