Urology negligence claim
We understand that dealing with urological conditions or undergoing urology surgery can be deeply personal and sensitive. When something goes wrong, it can be both physically and emotionally distressing. Our expert medical negligence lawyers have seen the impact that negligent treatment in this area can have, and we are here to offer our support and expertise to those who feel they have a claim.
If you believe your urological care or surgery was handled negligently, you may be entitled to seek compensation. In this article, our experienced medical negligence solicitors outline what constitutes a urology negligence claim and guide you through the process of claiming against a hospital or GP surgery.
What is a urology negligence claim?
This is a claim for compensation for substandard treatment of a urological condition. The claim could be against a consultant urologist at your NHS hospital, a private hospital or against your GP surgery. For example, your doctor could have failed to refer you to a urologist when you first complained of pain, not carried out necessary tests or misdiagnosed your condition.
A urology negligence claim can involve a wide range of urological conditions including:
- Kidney stones
- Kidney disease and renal failure
- Kidney removal
- Prostate cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Bladder cancer
- Incontinence following surgery
- Vasectomy surgery
- Urinary tract infections
- Erectile dysfunction
All our medical negligence solicitors specialise in claims for patients and their relatives. We never represent hospitals, clinics, GP practices or their insurers. We offer friendly and professional advice, whatever the nature of your urological condition.
Examples of urological negligence
Sometimes, patients know straight away that they have received poor or inadequate urological treatment. For others, it may take time, a deterioration in their health, or a new diagnosis to realise that they may have a urology negligence claim.
Some examples of claims, include:
- Negligence during surgery
- Unnecessary surgery
- Lack of informed consent
- Misdiagnosis
- Delay in treatment
Who can bring a urology negligence claim?
You do not have to be the patient to bring a claim. We can also help you if you are the parent or guardian of a child, the carer of someone who cannot make their own claim (as they lack capacity) or if you are the next of kin due to someone passing away.
To bring a successful claim, we will need to be able to prove that you or the patient:
- Received treatment that fell below the minimum standard of competent hospital or GP care
- Sustained harm or injury because of the negligent treatment
- Are within the limitation period to bring a claim
Time limits
Limitation rules say compensation claims should be made within three years of the negligence or within three years of becoming aware of your potential medical negligence claim.
There are specific rules for children and those who lack capacity, so we recommend that you take legal advice as soon as you become aware of a potential claim.
Compensation
Every claim needs to be examined individually when assessing the compensation for a negligent act or surgery. That is why our specialist medical negligence solicitors will work with you and medical experts to achieve a compensation award that reflects the pain and suffering you have experienced.
For example, you may have lost earnings because of an extended recuperation period, your future earnings and job choices may be affected by your ongoing health issues, or you may need to make adaptations to your home.
We aim to relieve the burden of making a claim, allowing you and your family to focus fully on your recovery moving forward.
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