PC Miles Wilson is claiming that an earlier operation would have prevented amputation.

Medical Compensation Claim Following Leg Amputation

A police officer has begun a medical compensation claim against a hospital after his leg was amputated above the knee.

The Bournemouth Echo has reported how PC Miles Wilson is pursuing a compensation claim as a result of the treatment he received at Southampton Hospital.

The 39-year-old police officer slipped on a fence and broke his leg in two places while on duty when responding to an emergency call.

He was an in-patient at Southampton General Hospital where he received treatment for five days, before having his leg amputated above the knee after surgeons believed that the blood supply had been cut off and the tissues were dead.

PC Wilson has since returned to work but can now only carry out light duties and now uses a prosthetic leg.

His solicitors are claiming that the hospital was negligent in failing to carry out surgery within 12 hours of the accident and failed to conduct scans and exploratory surgery that may have saved the police officer’s leg.

With the correct medical treatment PC Wilson believes that he would have been able to walk for two miles without a walking stick, managed to climb stairs and returned to work within 12 months of the accident.

Making A Medical Compensation Claim

A medical compensation claim is not just restricted to delayed treatment or diagnosis;  there are a number of different circumstances that may give rise to a claim.

You may be able to make a medical compensation claim if you have suffered any form of inadequate treatment or aftercare that has caused you to suffer injury or has prolonged your treatment; this can include:

• Mistakes during surgery

• Inadequate after care

• Incorrect prescription

• Faulty medical equipment causing injury or illness

• Misdiagnosis

• Contracting an infection while in hospital

At Duncan Gibbins we understand that the last thing you may want to deal with when recovering from your injury is a complicated legal process.

Our team of expert solicitors can provide friendly and concise advice and will deal with the complex legal proceedings that will allow you to concentrate on your recovery.

Medical Compensation Claim – What Can I Claim For?

If you have suffered as a result of the negligence of a medical professional then as well as claiming for any pain and suffering that you have incurred as a result of the negligent act, you will also be able to claim for any financial expenses that you have incurred as a result of the accident.

This may include:

• Any loss of earnings

• Medical expenses

• Travel expenses

• Cost of care

• Any anticipated future losses

Our team at Duncan Gibbins can help you to gain the personal injury settlement that you deserve. We understand that monetary compensation is only one part of a medical compensation claim; that is why we have established links with support networks and rehabilitation providers to ensure that you receive the support that you deserve during you claim for compensation.

To discuss your potential medical compensation claim in further detail please contact a member of our team.