Case study

Elizabeth Larner, a medical negligence expert at Wollens Solicitors, has successfully secured a £118,000 settlement for a lady who was seriously injured after undergoing an elective sigmoidoscopy and surgery.

The lady had a sigmoidoscopy and an abdominal surgery, during which her left iliac artery and vein were cut. This required emergency treatment, who repaired the artery and performed a procedure on her leg due to poor blood flow. She also had to have a stoma and a special dressing on her abdomen. She needed long-term blood-thinning medication and faced risks like poor circulation in her legs.

As a result of the negligence, the lady went through unnecessary surgeries on her leg, which caused long-term mobility issues and eventually led to arthritis in her right hip. She also had psychological problems, and there was a delay in removing stents in her kidneys, which caused pain and blood in her urine. She also continued to experience pain from gallstones that were not treated on time.

Elizabeth Larner, a highly experienced solicitor with a strong background in handling medical negligence claims, took on the challenging case to ensure that the lady received the full compensation she was entitled to, given the significant impact the medical errors had on her life. Elizabeth secured a settlement that will help the lady move forward and address the long-term consequences of the injuries she had suffered.

The lady said:

“I have found Liz extremely helpful through this difficult time, her help and support has been invaluable. Her knowledge and explanations of the legal documents has been crucial to my understanding.  I have also been so grateful for her help and swift replies to any of my queries, and there have been many.  

She has an amazing selection of professionals who have supported my claim, and has helped to explain, very clearly, their medical reports to me. 

I would gladly recommend her and Wollens to anyone in a similar situation”.

Speak to Elizabeth Larner

Elizabeth is a Partner at Wollens and can advise you. Contact Elizabeth via email Elizabeth.Larner@wollens.co.uk or call 01803 225135.

You can also complete an online enquiry form. One of the Wollens team will contact you as soon as they are available.