Our Medical Negligence team breaks down a brief case study of a recently concluded medication error compensation claim.
The case
The Claimant attended hospital for a suspected DVT. She was discharged home with some medications, including Hydroxycarbamide and Phenoxymethylpenicillin.
When home, the Claimant began to experience symptoms of nausea, abdominal pain, generalised weakness and racing heartbeat. Around one week later, she began to experience hair breakage when brushing her hair.
The Claimant checked her medications against her discharge letter, and found she was only supposed to be taking Apixaban and Co-amoxiclav.
The Claimant attempted to contact the Defendant Trust multiple times but got no response. Her symptoms lasted for approximately four weeks, but she still experienced hair thinning.
Settlement and acceptance
The Defendant made admissions of liability and an opening offer of settlement for £7,500.00. The Claimant accepted the Defendant’s offer shortly afterwards.
How long do I have to make such a claim?
Claims of this nature are subject to a three year limitation period. This means that claims have to be commenced within the Courts in three years of rather the date the negligent act occurred or the date you became aware that negligence had occurred.
In cases involving deceased victims this limitation period commences from the date of death and in cases involving minors, the limitation period starts when they reach their 18th birthday.
The law surrounding limitation periods is complex. Our specialist team will be able to advise further.
How long do such cases usually take to run?
Given the complexities involved in pursuing Clinical Negligence claims, they can often take 18-24 months to conclude and longer if Court proceedings have to be issued. Our investigations start by obtaining all relevant records and protocols before approaching independent medical experts for their opinion.
We will provide you with regular updates on the progress of your case to ensure that you are kept up to speed.
Further reading
Here are some other Medical Negligence claims we’ve concluded in a wide variety of different circumstances, alongside the amounts awarded.
Prescription or medication errors – Oakwood Solicitors
Learning from medication errors – NHS Resolution
WHAT TO DO NEXT
Get in touch today for a no-obligation consultation regarding a medication error or any other Medical Negligence matter. Choose one of the methods on the right-hand side of this page, or call us on 0113 200 9720 to find out how we can help you.
Our Medical Negligence team breaks down a brief case study of a recently concluded medication error compensation claim. The case The Claimant attended hospital for a suspected DVT. She was discharged home with some medications, including Hydroxycarbamide and Phenoxymethylpenicillin. When home, the Claimant began to experience symptoms of nausea, abdominal pain, generalised weakness and…
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