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Cosmetic Surgery Claims*

Cosmetic Surgery Claims2024-12-30T16:09:16+00:00

Cosmetic surgery has been very popular over the past decade. These surgeries help many people achieve the physical appearance they wish for through the safe procedures of cosmetic surgery. But at the same time, every surgery, procedure and medication has some risks associated with it. One must be aware of the risks before opting for any cosmetic procedure.

You should also ensure that the doctor you choose is qualified and has experience in the field. To confirm the doctor’s qualifications, you can check the particular doctor’s details with the medical council. You can also avail reviews and testimonials about the clinic and doctor online just to be thorough. These details will ensure you have a smooth procedure and also a smooth recovery.

Most patients opting for such elective procedures check for all these details but things go wrong anyway. The doctor may not perform the procedure efficiently or get the postoperative treatment underway properly, leading to deterioration in your health. Cosmetic surgery claims help in such scenarios as they help you get compensation against the difficulty and discomfort you have to go through the process.

Common claims for doctor failure

Common claims for doctor failure range from a failure to refer a patient for tests to a failure to treat a patient when ill. A doctor failure can cause a patient to suffer unnecessary pain and could result in a missed diagnosis.

The claim for doctor failure seeks compensation for the medical negligence and the impact on your life.

Types of claims for doctor failure:

The doctor failure to refer a patient for tests can miss the chance of an early diagnosis and could put the life of the patient in danger.

It may be medical negligence when a doctor does not refer you for a blood test if you show the signs of diabetes. 

The failure to refer a patient with chest pain and shortness of breath for cardiac testing may be medical negligence if the patient has a heart attack.

O’Reilly Doherty & Co. Solicitors can look at your case and see if you have a valid medical negligence claim* for doctor failure.

The doctor failure to treat a patient when showing symptoms can prolong an illness and keep the patient suffering from unnecessary pain and discomfort.

Types of claims for a doctor failure to treat a patient showing symptoms:

  • Failure to treat a patient with an infected wound

  • Failure to treat a patient showing signs of infection

  • Failure to treat a patient by prescribing the correct medication

You may have a medical negligence claim* if the doctor failed to treat you despite you showing symptoms.

The doctor failure to get informed consent can happen at any stage of the medical treatment. Every doctor treating you must inform you fully of the treatment and make sure you understand before getting consent from you.

Types of failure to get informed consent claims:

  • Failure to get informed consent before giving a vaccine
  • Failure to get informed consent before doing any surgery

  • Failure to get informed consent before a physical examination

The doctor may face a medical negligence compensation claim* for failing to obtain informed consent.

Doctor failure to diagnose a medical condition could lead to a delay in treatment and maybe cause a patient to suffer unnecessary pain and have prolonged periods off work and in hospital.

Types of doctor failure to diagnose a medical condition claims:

  • Doctor failure to diagnose a condition by not referring to notes
  • Doctor failure to diagnose due to not following up on tests

  • Doctor failure to diagnose a condition by misreading test results

You may have a doctor failure claim when the GP or hospital doctor fails to diagnose a medical condition.

When the doctor fails to refer a patient to a hospital consultant, they are not using the services available and may be putting a patient in danger of becoming very ill.

The hospital doctor should refer a patient to see a consultant if they are showing the symptoms of a disease when in the A&E department.

The GP should refer a patient to see a consultant when the symptoms of cancer or another condition need further examination.

A doctor should refer you to see a hospital consultant if you are in constant pain and the prescribed medication is not leading to an improvement in health.

O’Reilly Doherty & Co. Solicitors will use their experience in medical negligence to make a successful compensation claim* for a valid doctor failure claim.

What are cosmetic surgery claims?

Every surgery has some level of risk involved, and your doctor must explain these risks to you. The doctor is also responsible for performing the surgery to the best of his ability, but this does not happen many times because of the doctor’s negligence.

Rather, the patient might develop an infection or suffer from other medical losses causing them discomfort. In such a scenario, the patient has the right to approach the court and file for cosmetic surgery claims.

What are the common types of cosmetic surgery claims?

Not every type of surgery avails you a claim, and you should be aware of the same before opting for a procedure. Here are some of the most common types of cosmetic surgery claims you can file.

  • Brow lift
  • Eyelid surgery
  • Tummy tuck
  • Laser skin resurfacing or laser eye surgery
  • Facelift
  • Breast surgery
  • Nose reshaping
  • Liposuction
  • Botox

What are the various causes for cosmetic surgery claims?

Negligence can take place due to several reasons. It is critical to understand the various causes of this negligence to file for a cosmetic surgery claim.

  • Nerve damage
  • Surgical error
  • Unexpected result
  • Liposuction resulting in perforated bowels
  • Personal injuries

What is the process of filing a claim?

One cannot avail a claim automatically after a botched surgery. You must understand the process for filing the claim.

Contacting the solicitor

If you suffer from any type of medical negligence due to cosmetic surgery, you can file a claim. If you want to file a claim, you will probably need to contact a medical negligence specialist solicitor. They are the right people to contact and can guide you throughout the complete process of getting a cosmetic surgery claim. You should also understand that personal injuries and medical negligence are two different subjects and have their own set of claim procedures. Thus, taking the help of an expert is always advisable.

Going through medical records

You cannot get a claim without proper proof. The solicitor needs to prove that the surgeon did not perform the surgery properly, thus leading to medical negligence. The only way to do this is to provide your medical records to the solicitor to get them checked by a different cosmetic surgeon on his end. The surgeon will check the following:

  • If the surgeon has followed the standard procedure.
  • Whether the negligence arose from the surgery or not.
  • If the failure was avoidable with proper medical care.

Letter of Claim

After that, a letter of claim will be made by your solicitor to the surgeon who performed the surgery. This action will get the attention of a medical practitioner to settle the cosmetic surgery claim. If your Letter of Claim is proven right, you will get your claim. Your case and the letter of claim will play an essential part in deciding if your lawsuit will be in or out of court.

Conclusion

We, at O’Reilly Doherty, have the right professionals who can help you get the right claim if you suffer from any medical negligence. We will help you throughout the process from the beginning to the end.

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to call us on 01 8344255. Alternatively you can simply request a callback and a member of our staff will contact you as soon as possible.

*In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.

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