Cataract Surgery Negligence

Common claims for cataract surgery negligence range from errors during surgery to inserting the wrong lens to errors causing infection and excess pain after the operation. You make a claim for the effects of the surgical negligence today and in the future. 

A compensation claim for cataract surgery negligence may get you the compensation you need for the effects of the medical negligence. 

Common claims for cataract surgery negligence:

Inserting the wrong lens claims after the surgeon makes the surgical negligence error of using a lens unsuitable for the patient. The surgeon and the surgical team should have the lens correctly identified and ready for the surgery and not cause cataract surgery negligence. 

Cataract surgery can make a huge difference to a patient and can take less than an hour. Inserting the wrong lens will not improve the patient’s eyesight, cause unnecessary pain, and cause the patient to need further surgery. 

You may have a cataract surgery negligence compensation claim if the surgeon inserts the incorrect lens in your eye.

Failure to inform the patient claims happen often with all surgery types and it is not any different with cataract surgery. A failure to notify the patient of the outcome of surgery, the alternatives to cataract surgery and the possible side effects can cause harm and upset. 

A patient may go through cataract surgery expecting not to wear glasses again but could be very upset when they discover afterwards that they still do. Other patients could be happy with a non-surgical alternative but were not told of the options. 

Failure to inform a patient of all aspects of cataract surgery is medical negligence, and you may have a compensation claim.

Infection due to cataract surgery claims are for the effects of an eye infection or similar infection in the surrounding areas of the face after the operation. The eye is an exposed organ and is prone to infection if there are errors during cataract surgery. 

An eye infection could be due to poor hygiene protocols or the incorrect storage of the replacement lens. The infection could spread to the other eye, nose, and face. 

Any infection after eye surgery can have serious implications and you could have a cataract surgery negligence compensation claim.

Loss of vision due to cataract surgery claims are for when the negligence by the surgeon or the surgical team causes a loss of vision in one or both eyes. To go for cataract surgery and lose your sight is a severe trauma for any patient to endure. 

The loss of vision could happen when the surgeon perforates the eye or slices a nerve during negligent surgery. A severe infection can cause a loss of vision or damage the eye, so it cannot take a replacement lens, resulting in the loss of vision. 

You could have a surgery negligence claim if you lose the vision in one or both eyes after cataract surgery.

Wrong eye surgery claims come from when the surgeon operates on the incorrect eye when replacing the lens during cataract surgery. Wrong eye cataract surgery could damage a healthy lens and cause the patient to undergo further surgery. 

A patient may be shocked and upset when they discover the wrong eye surgery happened. Cataract eye surgery can be traumatic for those with a fear of surgery, and they may have difficulty undergoing another operation. 

If the surgeon follows surgical protocols and NICE guidelines, they should avoid wrong eye surgery negligence, but you may have a compensation claim if it happens to you. 

A No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor can look at your case and tell if you have a valid claim for compensation for cataract surgery negligence.

Compensation for cataract surgery negligence can range from the low £10,000s to over £10 million in some cases. You could suffer the medical negligence during cataract surgery, causing an infection, the need for further surgery or the loss of vision in an eye. 

Cataract surgery negligence can have many effects on you, and you can claim for those effects today and in the future. You could lose your sight, have an outcome to the surgery you were not expecting or suffer the effects of an infection due to the cataract surgery negligence. 

Claims sometimes see high awards, such as when the patient suffers pain and discomfort and needs further eye surgery. In some cases of cataract surgery negligence, the patient could lose the sight in one or both eyes or have surgery on the wrong eye due to surgical negligence. 

Compensation for cataract surgery negligence claim can see awards of:

All amounts are approximate and are only a guide to what is possible in a cataract surgery negligence 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 inserting the wrong lens, a severe infection, or from any surgical errors during the medical procedure.

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 cataract surgery negligence. 

A No Win No Fee medical negligence solicitor will be the one to advise you on a cataract surgery negligence 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.

A medical professional can be responsible for any cataract surgery negligence. When you bring a claim for surgical negligence, such as for your cataract surgery negligence you claim against the NHS Trust or private clinic that employed the medical professional responsible.

A medical professional responsible for the cataract surgery negligence could be:

Every medical professional owes you a duty of care when dealing with your health problems. You may suffer surgical negligence if they are negligent with that duty of care and do not provide you with a professional service when under their care.

Medical negligence is treatment below an acceptable standard by a medical professional. Instead of putting the care needed into your surgical care, the treatment team made avoidable errors, which is clear medical negligence. 

By behaving less-than-professionally, the surgeon and surgical team risked your health, or that of a loved one, and the financial and emotional effects could be with you for life.

You can claim compensation for the cataract surgery negligence and get help getting your life and your health back on track.

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 cataract surgery negligence 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 medical professional leading to fatal medical negligence, 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.

No, you are very unlikely to have to go to court with a cataract surgery 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. 

Medical negligence can cause you and your family a lot of distress. If you discover the errors could be due to poor treatment by a medical professional, you will want answers and compensation for the effects of negligence with your cataract surgery negligence. 

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 is the only way to a successful compensation claim for cataract surgery 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 the cataract surgery negligence claim. They will know the causes of the medical negligence, discover who caused the medical negligence in your cataract treatment, and the effects of the negligence by a medical professional. 

Your No Win No Fee solicitor will handle your compensation claim when you suffer negligence with your cataract surgery and how to make it a successful 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 today to discuss your cataract surgery negligence claim. You suffered from the effects of the wrong eye surgery, the infection after surgery or failure to inform you of the alternatives to cataract surgery, and you may be able to claim compensation for any 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 claim for cataract surgery negligence compensation. 

We have a very high success rate and a reputation for a speedy and successful resolution to medical negligence claims. 

Our 100% Compensation Guarantee puts all the money you win into your pocket. You may have a compensation claim if you experience medical negligence, such as a failure to give you the correct after-surgery care or inserting the wrong lens during cataract surgery. 

Contact us at the Medical Negligence Team, and let us handle your claim for cataract surgery negligence compensation today.