Gynaecological medical negligence injury claims
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Gynaecological injury claims
- Very occasionally, medical negligence can occur due to negligent treatment, failed treatment or missed or late diagnosis related to gynaecological problems.
- If you think you have suffered due to medical negligence, you should contact a solicitor as soon as possible.
A gynaecologist deals exclusively with women’s medical problems, diagnosing and treating conditions relating to the female reproductive system. These treatments can have devastating consequences if they are not undertaken with the appropriate degree of skill and care.
What is a gynaecological injury?
A gynaecological injury refers to any physical harm or trauma that affects the female reproductive system, including the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and vagina. These injuries can be caused by various factors, such as childbirth, surgery, sexual assault, or medical procedures.
What is a gynaecological injury claim?
A gynaecological injury claim is a legal case where a person seeks compensation for harm or injury caused to their reproductive system due to medical negligence, surgical errors, or accidents. This can include a missed or late diagnosis of abnormal smears which can result in cancer; failure to perform a hysterectomy correctly leading to injury to the bladder or bowels; perforation of the uterus due to negligent insertion of inter-uterine contraceptive devices; inadequate or improper treatment of endometriosis; failure of contraception or female sterilisation or failed abortion and subsequent birth and maternal injury during childbirth.
The most typical gynaecological claims stem from complications due to surgery, including:
- Total abdominal hysterectomy
- Pelvic floor repairs
- Dilatation and Curettage
The injuries may include:
- Incontinence after surgery
- Puncture of the uterus during placement of the contraceptive coil
- Failure to effectively sterilise
- Damage during surgery or investigations
- Damage to uterus, bladder or bowel during hysterectomy
- Unnecessary hysterectomy after a caesarean section
- Flawed consent to medical procedures
- Loss of childbearing potential due to infection
How Moore Barlow can help
If you think you have suffered due to medical negligence, you or your family should contact a solicitor as soon as possible. The sooner we can begin work on your claim the sooner we can begin to help you. We can advise you on your benefit rights and also advise on dealing with debts which might arise due to being off work. Our specialist community care team can also provide advice on your entitlement to health and social care support at home whilst your claim is being progressed.
Our specialist team are based across our offices in Southampton, London, Richmond, Woking, Lymington and Guildford. We deal with clients throughout the country and we will visit you at your home, hospital or rehabilitation unit.
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