When mistakes are made during breast surgery it can be quite traumatic. If you’ve suffered an injury during breast surgery as a result of medical negligence, Slater and Gordon’s specialist legal experts can help get the compensation you deserve.
In the majority, whether you’re undergoing breast surgery for health or cosmetic reasons, surgery goes well, and you get the results you were expecting.
However, there are occasions when mistakes are made which causes pain and suffering and sometimes has life-changing consequences. If you’ve received a poor standard of care which has caused you harm, you may be entitled to claim compensation for breast surgery negligence.
Are there different types of breast surgery?
Medical professionals can make mistakes in all types of breast surgery. Our experts have helped many patients who’ve suffered medical negligence as a result of all types of breast surgery, including:
Breast augmentations
Breast reductions
Breast uplifts / mastopexy
Breast reconstructions
Breast implants
What mistakes can result in a claim for breast surgery compensation?
There are a number of mistakes which can lead to negligent breast surgery, such as:
An error during surgery
Administering an incorrect dosage of anaesthetic
Using faulty equipment, including damaged implants
Failing to take a full medical history
It’s not only during surgery that negligence can take place. Mistakes made during the recovery period can be just as damaging for the patient, such as failing to notice that a patient is developing an infection.
How much will I receive in breast surgery compensation?
It is hard to determine how much compensation you may be entitled to without having a detailed conversation about the circumstances surrounding your case. This is because each case is unique and there are a number of contributing factors that determine the level of compensation that will be awarded.
Areas that will be taken into consideration include:
The severity of your injuries (physical and psychological), and the impact that they have had on your daily life
The cost of any corrective treatment you may require as a result of your injuries
Any additional treatments required, such as therapy or counselling
Any financial losses, including a loss of earnings and out-of-pocket expenses
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Why should I choose Slater and Gordon?
We understand that suffering as a result of breast surgery negligence can be a difficult and emotional time, and you can be left wondering how to make things right. Our medical negligence solicitors have many years’ experience in handling a wide range of cases, from the straightforward to the complex, and work hard to ensure our clients not only achieve the best financial outcome, but can rest easy throughout the process knowing everything is well taken care of.
Our industry-leading team are consistently ranked highly in independent legal directories, such as Chambers and Partners, and the Legal 500, and are proud to have helped numerous clients achieve the compensation they deserve. Our team members also include trained nurses and medical professionals who provide us with expert knowledge in-house, helping us to secure the best possible outcome and provide clients with access to high-quality treatment and rehabilitation.
I cannot recommend Slater and Gordon enough, throughout the entire period of the case, all the staff have been both very professional, and supportive.
Mr Q (medical negligence client)
I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything Slater and Gordon have done to fight this case for us. I appreciate it has involved a lot of people. Please can you also thank the expert witnesses who have provided their expertise and help.
Mr and Mrs H (medical negligence client)
Kept informed regularly as to how my claim was going, prompt replies to any questions I had, excellent customer service at all times. Excellent service from all staff that have been involved in my claim.
Ms S (medical negligence client)
What evidence do I need to make a breast surgery compensation claim?
To support your breast surgery claim, we will need to collect evidence that proves the treatment you received was negligent and caused unnecessary and avoidable harm. Such evidence can include:
Medical records
Photographic evidence
Independent medical records
Records of financial loss
Witness statements
Am I still eligible to make a breast surgery claim if I signed a waiver?
Yes. Signing a waiver does not absolve medical professionals from negligent behaviour. All medical professionals, whether the surgery is for medical or cosmetic reasons, have a duty of care to their patients, which means they are always liable if the treatment they delivered was negligent in any way.
As with most medical procedures, breast surgery carries a certain degree of inherent risks, and it is vital that you understand what these are before your operation is carried out. Waivers and consent forms are there for this very reason, and are used to evidence that patients have been made aware of the risks. They do not provide consent for negligent treatment.
If you have signed a form, the solicitor handling your case may ask you some questions about it, such as ensuring you were made fully aware of the risks and had access to all the information you needed to make an informed decision. If the answer is no, you may still be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries.
How long do I have to make a breast surgery claim?
In general, you have three years from the date of your surgery to make a claim for breast surgery compensation.
However, there are exceptions to this rule, for instance if you’re claiming on behalf of a child or someone who lacks the mental capacity to do so for themselves. Whatever your personal circumstances, it’s important that you speak with a specialist medical negligence lawyer to understand any time limitations that may apply to your case.
Can I make a No Win No Fee breast surgery claim?
The vast majority of our cases are funded by way of a Conditional Fee Agreement, otherwise known as a No Win No Fee agreement. What this means is if you lose your case, you won't have to pay anything and therefore, there’s no financial risk to you. Contact our cosmetic surgery solicitors for a free consultation.
I cannot recommend Slater and Gordon enough, throughout the entire period of the case, all the staff have been both very professional, and supportive. Mr Q (medical negligence client)
I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything Slater and Gordon have done to fight this case for us. I appreciate it has involved a lot of people. Please can you also thank the expert witnesses who have provided their expertise and help. Mr and Mrs H (medical negligence client)
Kept informed regularly as to how my claim was going, prompt replies to any questions I had, excellent customer service at all times. Excellent service from all staff that have been involved in my claim. Ms S (medical negligence client)