Claiming joint replacement surgery compensation
To find out if you can claim joint replacement surgery compensation, contact our helpline for a free case assessment. Call 0333 888 0412 or email us at [email protected].
Joint replacement surgery is increasingly common, with both the NHS and private practices performing many of these procedures every year. In fact from April 2020 – March 2021 the NHS performed 30,937 hip replacement procedures alone.
Despite how frequently this type of surgery is carried out, it does not mean that issues cannot occur which give rise to a legal claim against either the NHS or the private healthcare provider.
There are a variety of medical issues which can arise from joint replacement surgery which may entitle you to claim compensation. If you are suffering from abnormal pain following surgery, have experienced complications as a result of the surgery, or you feel your surgery was not performed correctly for any reason, then it is worth speaking to a specialist lawyer to find out if you have a case.
Of course, this list is not exhaustive, and if you have any concerns about how your joint replacement surgery was performed or your care and condition after surgery, then please contact us and let us assess whether you have a claim.
Issues arising from joint replacement surgery can get worse over time, possibly even causing you to require further surgeries. Therefore, if you think there is an issue with your joint replacement it is important that you reach out to our legal team straight away so that we can provide you with advice and guidance.
How long do I have to make a joint replacement medical negligence claim?
For a medical negligence claim you have three years from the date of the surgery (or the date on which it is discovered that negligence caused the injury) to commence court proceedings. It is therefore important to find out your legal position as soon as possible.
It is worth noting that there are a few exceptions to these time limits. For instance:
- A claim can be brought on behalf of a child any time before they turn 18. Once the child has turned 18 they can make their own claim until they are 21.
- Where someone lacks the mental capacity to bring a claim, there is no time limit in regard to making a claim on their behalf.
Want to know more?
If you would like further information about claiming joint replacement surgery compensation then contact us today and we will investigate your case free of charge. We can also give you details about our popular No Win, No Fee funding scheme.