Surgical procedures always carry an inherent level of risk — but when something goes wrong due to medical error, the consequences can be life changing.
If you believe you’ve suffered harm because of a surgical mistake that could have been avoided, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
At NHS Negligence Claims, we specialise in helping patients across England and Wales secure the compensation they deserve.
What is Surgery negligence claim?
A surgical negligence claim is a type of medical negligence case brought forward when a patient suffers harm due to mistakes made before, during or after a surgical procedure.
These errors can include misdiagnosis, poor surgical technique, inadequate post-operative care or even failure to adequately warn of potential risks or side effects.
For a claim to be successful, your solicitor must be able to prove:
- The care you received fell below acceptable medical standards; and,
- Â That failure directly caused your injury or worsened your condition
Our friendly and experienced solicitors will guide you through the legal process with clarity and compassion, helping you understand your rights and options each step of the way.
What types of surgical negligence claims can be made?
Surgical negligence can happen across a wide range of procedures.
Some common examples we’ve seen occur in previous cases include:
- Nerve, organ or bone damage – due to poor surgical technique
- Unnecessary surgery or the wrong surgery – sub-standard decision making relating to surgery
- Wrong site surgery – operating on the wrong part of the body
- Foreign objects left inside the body – surgical instruments or sponges not removed
- Anaesthetic errors – including incorrect dosages or failure to monitor vital signs
- Delays in surgery – leading to complications or deterioration of a condition
If you’ve experienced any of the above, or suspect your care was negligent and has caused significant injury, get in touch with our team for a free, no-obligation consultation.
My operation went wrong – can I make a claim?
Yes — if an operation goes wrong due to negligence, you may have grounds for a legal claim.
However, not every unsuccessful outcome is negligent. An element of risk is unfortunately unavoidable during surgery and complications can occur even when appropriate care is given.
To successfully make a claim for surgical negligence, it must be shown that:
- Â The medical professional breached their duty of care; and,
- Â This breach directly caused avoidable harm
We’ll work closely with independent medical experts to assess your case and determine whether the care you received was genuinely negligent – and if it was, we’ll fight to secure compensation for:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of earnings
- Medical expenses
Contact our specialists today
If you believe you’ve been affected by surgical negligence, you don’t have to face it alone.
Our dedicated legal team has a strong track record of helping clients in England and Wales get the justice they deserve and rebuild their lives.
We offer no win, no fee representation – get in touch today.
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Frequently Asked Medical Negligence Questions
You are entitled to a medical negligence claim if you received substandard care from a medical professional or healthcare provider - and that care directly caused you harm or made your condition worse.
Common examples of negligence that result in a successful claim include misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, surgical mistakes or failure to obtain informed consent.
For your claim to succeed, our solicitors need to prove that the care fell below an acceptable standard and resulted in injury or loss to you.
A free initial consultation with our experts can help determine whether your case meets these criteria.
Compensation varies depending on the severity of your injury, how it affects your daily life and any financial losses that have happened as a result.
While no two cases are the same, our friendly and supportive team will work to ensure you receive the maximum amount you’re legally entitled to, backed up by expert medical and financial assessments.
We handled medical negligence claims on a No Win, No Fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and there’s no cost to you if your case is unsuccessful as long as you have complied with the terms of the CFA and the ATE insurance.
If your claim succeeds, no more than 25% will be deducted from your damages to cover your legal costs so you will keep at least 75% of the damages. Don’t worry, we’ll always explain all potential costs clearly before you proceed, so there’ll never be any surprises later on.