A failed sterilisation claim is when you seek compensation for medical negligence with your sterilisation surgery. If you suffer surgical negligence with a failed sterilisation procedure, you could have a compensation claim.
Failed sterilisation claims range from an unplanned pregnancy after a procedure to infection after surgery to failure to inform a patient fully about the effects of a sterilisation operation.
Medical negligence is treatment by a medical professional below that which any other medical professional would provide in similar circumstances. Your doctor, nurse and hospital consultant owe you a duty of care; if they breach that duty of care, it could be medical negligence.
A No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor can look at your case and see if you could have a valid failed sterilisation claim for compensation.
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What is a failed sterilisation claim?
A failed sterilisation claim is for compensation when you suffer an injury or an unplanned pregnancy after a sterilisation surgery. The medical negligence of the failed sterilisation could affect your life today and in the future.
You could have a failed sterilisation claim if you become pregnant within a year of sterilisation surgery, or a wrongful birth, or if the surgeon inserts the sterilisation clip around a nerve during a vasectomy. An unwanted pregnancy and other severe effects of the surgical negligence of a failed sterilisation could affect your ability to work and even put your life in danger.
The failed sterilisation could lead to an unwanted pregnancy or a pregnancy that puts the life of the mother or the unborn child in danger. Problems with sexual function may also follow a failed sterilisation surgery.
Our No Win No Fee specialist medical negligence solicitors can look at your case and see if you have a valid compensation claim for a failed sterilisation.
Common failed sterilisation claims
Common failed sterilisation claims range from the consequences of an unwanted pregnancy to infection after a vasectomy to damage to the nerves and surrounding organs during surgery. A failed sterilisation claim may get you the compensation you need to help deal with the effects of the surgical negligence.
A claim for compensation in a medical negligence case seeks damages for the effects of the failed vasectomy or sterilisation. If sterilisation surgery could be the cause of your injury or suffering, you may have a compensation claim.
Common failed sterilisation claims:
Pregnancy after a failed sterilisation claim
Pregnancy after a failed sterilisation claim is for the effects of an unwanted pregnancy on a mother after a failed sterilisation. If you become pregnant within a year of having a sterilisation procedure, you may have a medical negligence claim.
A woman may have a sterilisation operation to prevent a further pregnancy to protect her own health or that of the unborn child. To fall pregnant after sterilisation surgery could have a devastating effect on the mother and her family.
You could have a compensation claim if you become pregnant very soon after a failed sterilisation and there is evidence of negligence at the initial surgery such as clips being applied to a ligament or tendon rather than a fallopian tube.
Infection after a failed sterilisation surgery claim
Infection after a failed sterilisation could spread into surrounding organs and could lead to sepsis for a patient. In some cases, the infection may not be noticed until some days later, when the infection could be difficult to control.
Infection after surgery is a major source of concern for doctors and patients. A failure to prescribe antibiotics and follow-up checks could give an infection the chance to spread in the body.
If you suffer a failed sterilisation, you could have a surgery negligence compensation claim.
Nerve damage due to a failed sterilisation claim
Nerve damage due to a failed sterilisation is when the surgeon puts the sterilisation clip on the nerve instead of the fallopian tube of the female or the vas deferens of the male patient.
Sterilisation surgery is precise surgery, and the surgeon should not make the error of putting the clip on the nerve, ligament or blood vessel. The surgery will damage the nerve and cause a failed sterilisation surgery.
A failed sterilisation surgery can lead to an unwanted pregnancy, and you could have a medical negligence compensation claim.
Failed vasectomy claims
Failed vasectomy claims are when the sterilisation surgery on a male patient is not successful, and the man remains fertile. The failed sterilisation may not become known until there is an unexpected pregnancy, which can have many effects on the man and the woman involved.
A failed vasectomy surgery can happen if the surgeon does not sever the reproduction tubes fully and they reconnect. A failed vasectomy can also occur if there is scar tissue residue which goes unnoticed by the surgeon and it reconnects after surgery.
Failure to inform failed sterilisation surgery claim
Failure to inform failed sterilisation surgery is when the surgeon or surgical team fail to inform a patient fully of the surgery and alternatives to it. Every patient should be fully informed of a surgical procedure in advance so they can give what is known as informed consent for the surgery.
It can take up to twelve weeks for a sterilisation procedure to be fully effective. A failure to inform the patient of this danger may lead to a pregnancy and a failed sterilisation.
A patient should know of all possibilities of a surgical procedure and of any alternatives they may wish to take to the surgery.
A failure to inform is medical negligence, and you may have a compensation claim for a failed sterilisation.
A failed sterilisation can have many effects on the man and woman involved and their families. A resulting pregnancy could put the life of the mother in danger or could result in a child being born with a genetic condition.
You could have a failed sterilisation claim for compensation if the surgery is not successful.
Our Process
Our team members have a higher career win rate with a 75% success rate on NHS letters of claim, compared to an industry average of 54.5%.
Enquiry
The first step is to get in touch and tell us what went wrong. It’s free and easy. Call our 24-hour helpline: 0800 246 1122 or request a callback here.
Medical Evaluation
Once you have spoken with our team we’ll let you know how we can help. Typically the next step is to obtain your medical records for us to review.
Legal Letter
Once all your medical records have been received they will be reviewed by a medically & legally qualified member of our team. If there is evidence of medical negligence we will send a letter of claim to the negligent party outlining your medical negligence claim.
Sterilisation negligence compensation
You can seek compensation for the effects of a failed sterilisation in amounts from the low £10,000s to over £10 million in some cases. You could suffer the medical negligence of a failed sterilisation if you or your partner become pregnant within a year of the surgery or you develop a serious infection due to the surgical negligence.
A failed sterilisation can have many effects on you, and you can claim for those effects today and in the future. Sterilisation negligence could put you or your partner’s life in danger, and it could affect the life of the unborn child if there is an unplanned pregnancy.
Claims sometimes see high awards, such as when the patient suffers pain and discomfort and needs further surgery. In some cases, a pregnant mother could pass away due to an unplanned pregnancy after a failed sterilisation and their dependents could have a fatal medical negligence claim.
Compensation for a failed sterilisation claim can see awards of:
All amounts are approximate and are only a guide to what is possible in a failed sterilisation claim. Figures can be high in some claims as you or a loved one could need long-term care; you may face medical bills for life due to caring for a child born with a genetic condition or for any injuries to the mother.
You may be able to claim for these care expenses and the medical costs in the future with a medical negligence compensation case.
As in all medical negligence claims, each case is dealt with on merit and how much the patient suffers due to the failed sterilisation.
A No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor will be the one to advise you on a failed sterilisation compensation claim.
A Medical Negligence Team solicitor will know from experience what your case may be worth and how to make a successful compensation claim.
Who is eligible for compensation in a medical negligence claim?
The patient who suffers pain, disability, or anxiety and sees their condition getting worse due to medical negligence may be eligible to claim compensation.
A failed sterilisation can cause pain and anxiety and have you facing further medical treatment, such as more surgery, and you may be able to claim compensation.
The medical negligence of a failed sterilisation could lead to an unplanned pregnancy, which could have devastating effects on the mother and the child. The failed procedure could make you ill, and it may affect your ability to lead a normal life, and you could need further medical treatment. You can claim compensation for the effects of the medical negligence on your life today and in the future.
You, the patient, are the one to suffer due to an unplanned pregnancy or damage to the nerves and other organs after a failed sterilisation. A failed sterilisation may even put your life in danger or that of the unborn child.
Medical negligence may lead to psychological trauma, unnecessary pain, and disability. The patient, though, may be unable to claim due to the effects of the medical negligence, and their dependants may be able to make the compensation claim.
The loved ones in a medical negligence case are known as ‘dependents’ and can be:
When you have a medical negligence claim due to a failed sterilisation, your No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor can help make the case for compensation.
What can you claim for in failed sterilisation compensation?
You can claim for any damages that occurred when you sue for failed sterilisation compensation.
There are two types of compensation damages due when suing for any type of medical negligence, such as in a failed sterilisation claim:
You deserve compensation to cover all losses, including loss of life for dependents, medical costs, and long-term care needs.
You can claim medical negligence compensation when you or a loved one experiences unnecessary suffering due to a failed sterilisation, such as an unplanned pregnancy or the need to undergo further surgery.
How to make a claim for medical negligence
The steps involved in making a claim for medical negligence go from seeking medical advice to issuing court proceedings when you suffer due to a failed sterilisation and have to deal with the effects of an unplanned pregnancy or infection.
The steps are a part of any successful compensation case, and settlement can happen at any stage in the process.
Your medical negligence solicitor will do the rest when you follow the steps correctly and gather all the facts and figures.
Surgical negligence
A surgical negligence claim is when you or a loved one suffers medical negligence during, before or after surgery and may have a compensation claim for the effects.
You could suffer the effects of surgical negligence, like a failed sterilisation, today and in the future due to having an unplanned pregnancy or an infection that spreads throughout the body. Any chronic pain, difficulty walking, and problems with driving and caring for loved ones due to surgical negligence could all have a significant effect on your life.
The NHS pays out over £6.6 billion in compensation claims each year. There are more than 13,000 claims annually, and over 51% of claims result in damages being paid. The failure rate for male sterilisation vasectomy is 1 in 2000, while that for a failed sterilisation in women is higher at 1 in 200 cases.
You may have a compensation claim if you suffered medical negligence before, during, or after a failed sterilisation surgery.
A No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor can look at your claim and see if you have a valid claim for surgical negligence compensation.
How long do I have to make a claim for medical negligence?
You have three years to make a claim for medical negligence. All medical negligence claims are subject to limitation periods.
For example, in England and Wales, medical negligence cases for the negligence of a failed sterilisation must generally be brought and court proceedings issued within three years of the injury or three years of knowledge of the facts giving rise to the claim.
If someone has passed away due to a breach of duty of care by a surgeon or the medical professional who carried out the failed sterilisation, it is the date of death if the limitation period has not expired by that time.
Children not under a disability typically have until they reach 21 to start a medical negligence claim or court proceedings.
Persons with a disability, who lack capacity, are not subject to any limitation period.
Our Process
Our team members have a higher career win rate with a 75% success rate on NHS letters of claim, compared to an industry average of 54.5%.
Enquiry
The first step is to get in touch and tell us what went wrong. It’s free and easy. Call our 24-hour helpline: 0800 246 1122 or request a callback here.
Medical Evaluation
Once you have spoken with our team we’ll let you know how we can help. Typically the next step is to obtain your medical records for us to review.
Legal Letter
Once all your medical records have been received they will be reviewed by a medically & legally qualified member of our team. If there is evidence of medical negligence we will send a letter of claim to the negligent party outlining your medical negligence claim.
Will I have to go to court with a medical negligence claim?
No, you are very unlikely to have to go to court with a medical negligence claim.
The majority of cases are settled well before there is a need for court action, and NHS Resolution will see most cases are dealt with, in conjunction with your solicitor, before a referral to court by either side.
Errors by a medical professional, like a failed sterilisation, can cause you and your family a lot of distress, and if you discover the errors could be due to medical negligence, you will want answers and compensation for the effects of the failed sterilisation.
Your solicitor will want to keep the medical negligence claim out of court and get it settled in your favour as quickly as possible.
If your claim is one of the very few cases that do go to court, it will be handled by your No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor.
Using a No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor
Using a No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor is the only way to a successful compensation claim for medical negligence. Your No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor will not charge you for a claim you do not win.
The medical negligence solicitor will have experience dealing with the NHS and insurance companies when handling a failed sterilisation negligence claim. They will know the causes of medical negligence, who caused your failed sterilisation, and the effects today and in the future of negligence by a medical professional.
Your No Win No Fee solicitor will handle your compensation claim when you suffer negligence and how to make it a successful failed sterilisation compensation claim.
Always have a fee agreement in place before engaging a medical negligence solicitor. If they start talking of a ‘win fee’ or a ‘success fee,’ you should walk away. The negligent party insurers should pay all fees.
The medical negligence solicitor should also operate a 100% Compensation Guarantee scheme. When you win the case, all the money awarded should go to you, not the solicitor.
You are the one who experienced the medical negligence, and you deserve the compensation to get your life back to normal.
Contact The Medical Negligence Team
Contact the Medical Negligence Team today to discuss your claim for failed sterilisation negligence. You suffered from the effects of a medical professional’s lack of duty of care, and you may be able to claim compensation for the medical negligence.
At the Medical Negligence Team, we fight every compensation claim on a No Win No Fee basis, and you will not be out of pocket for an unsuccessful claim. We have both the legal and medical experts to guide you along the steps to a successful failed sterilisation claim for compensation.
We have a very high success rate and a reputation for a speedy and successful resolution to failed sterilisation negligence claims.
Our 100% Compensation Guarantee puts all the money you win into your pocket. You may have a compensation claim if you experience negligence by a medical professional, such as an unplanned pregnancy due to a failed sterilisation.
Contact us at the Medical Negligence Team, and let us handle your claim for failed sterilisation negligence compensation.
