Our client injured his right wrist playing football. Following an x-ray, he was advised he had sustained ligament damage and should wear a splint for around 10 days and take pain relief.
After continuing to suffer from pain and stiffness in the wrist for around 9 months, he was referred for a further x-ray which he was told showed an old scaphoid fracture, which was now healing.
Over the following months, our client continued to suffer from pain and stiffness and was unable to carry out his job as normal.
How we helped
Our client brought a claim for the failure to initially diagnose his scaphoid fracture.
Given our client’s ongoing symptoms, we arranged for him to have a private CT scan which showed that the scaphoid fracture had not healed. The damage was so severe that he required an operation that included a bone graft and the insertion of a metal screw to fix the bone into place.
Although the operation was successful and much improved our client’s situation, given the delay in diagnosis, he still suffered from pain and stiffness in his wrist which restricted his ability to work at full capacity, to undertake DIY tasks, and to enjoy his hobbies.
The defendant admitted some fault but would not accept that all our client’s symptoms were as a result of their negligence. However, our client’s claim settled in his favour and he received £75,000 in compensation.
How can we help you?
Every year, we help lots of clients win the compensation they deserve. This case study is an example of how we have helped clients claim compensation for missed or delayed diagnosis of a scaphoid fracture. Please be aware that the compensation amounts depend on the client’s individual situation and experiences. To see how much your claim could be worth please contact us directly.
