Our client sustained an injury when he accidentally cut the ring and little fingers of his dominant right hand on a knife whilst washing up.
His fingers were bleeding heavily and he attended the A & E department of his local hospital.
Our client was examined and given a scan. He was advised that the cut was superficial and the wound was glued together.
Our client continued to suffer with reduced movement of his fingers and he therefore saw his GP just over a month later. His GP examined him and diagnosed tendon damage.
Our client was referred to a different hospital, where he underwent surgery for 2 severed tendons. Unfortunately, due to the passage of time, 1 tendon could not be repaired and our client had to undergo further surgery to have a tendon graft from his arm.
Our client was left with permanent reduced mobility in his fingers and avoidable scarring to his arm and hand from the surgeries.
How we helped
Our client brought a claim for the missed diagnosis of tendon damage.
The Defendant admitted that they failed to diagnose our client correctly and that this led to him suffering additional pain and requiring avoidable surgery.
Our client recovered £20,000 in compensation.
How can we help you?
Every year, we help lots of clients just like you to claim the compensation they deserve. This case study demonstrates how we have helped a client claim compensation for missed or delayed diagnosis of tendon injuries. 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.
