We specialise in dealing with claims for compensation for loss of a testicle
If you or a loved one are looking for solicitors who are experienced in claiming compensation for loss of a testicle due to medical negligence, then Oliver Thorne is here to help.
One of the most common causes of a testicle being lost is a delay in diagnosing a condition known as testicular torsion.
Where a patient presents at his GP or hospital with symptoms of testicular torsion it is vital that the treating medical practitioners act quickly. If they fail to do so then there is a risk that the patient will lose the affected testicle.
Where substandard medical care results in a missed torsion, necessitating removal of the testical (a procedure known as an orchidectomy) then the patient may wish to speak to Oliver about pursuing a compensation claim.
You can read HERE a real-life case study of just one of the successful testicular torsion compensation claims Oliver has dealt with.
As at June 2024, the basic ‘pain and suffering’ award of compensation for the loss of a testicle, along with some psychological consequences but without loss of sexual function or impotence, is between £24,490 and £27,560. However, the full compensation package that Oliver pursues is likely to be considerably greater than this.
When claiming compensation he will also take into account the risk that damage to the remaining testicle could potentially render you infertile. We can therefore recover the costs of arranging for your semen to be frozen and stored.
In addition Oliver will seek compensation for the cosmetic impact and anatomical appearance, which can include the cost of implanting a prosthesis. When doing so Oliver will build into his calculations the small but real risk of prolonged discomfort, or pain and infection requiring the removal of the prosthesis.
Some claimants have psychological concerns about future infertility, and can be self-conscious about having one testicle. In these cases Oliver will seek compensation to fund specialist psychosexual therapy.
Taking these additional claims into account, along with additional claims for the value of care provided by loved ones, and general out of pocket expenses, the final compensation sum Oliver can recover may exceed £50,000.
So, if you are looking for solicitors who are experienced in claiming compensation for loss of a testicle then please get in touch with Oliver Thorne. He will provide you with a free case assessment and details of no win, no fee funding.
Call us on freephone 0333 888 0412 or email brief details of your case to us in complete confidence at [email protected].