Spinal Injury
Re: Mrs S
Mrs S was 44 at the time she underwent a discectomy at her local hospital for back and leg pain. She suffered compression of the nerves afterwards due to bleeding and the formation of a blood clot in the spinal column which was not diagnosed. This resulted in partial paralysis from the waist down, incontinence of urine and faeces. Her case settled for £500,000.00 which represented loss of earnings, compensation for pain and suffering and loss of quality of life and care claim.
Again this case settled without litigation after investigation and appropriate evidence was obtained in support of the claim.
Re: Dr G
This claim involved a lady who underwent a successful discectomy but went on to develop an infection of the spine called 'discitis'. This was not diagnosed and treated until she had suffered irreversible damage to her spine. The claim settled at a settlement meeting for £300,000 which was compensation for pain, loss of quality of life and loss of earnings and expenses.