We are frequently asked, “How much can I claim for the loss of a testicle due to medical negligence?” Specialist lawyer Oliver Thorne offers expert guidance.
The basic award (as at 2024) for the ‘pain and suffering’ element of losing a testicle, which takes into account some psychological consequences, but without loss of sexual function or impotence, is between £24,490 and £27,560. However, the full compensation package you are entitled to receive is likely to be considerably greater than this figure.
When making a medical negligence claim for compensation for the loss of a testicle we will also take into account the risk that damage to your remaining testicle could potentially render you infertile. We can therefore recover the costs of arranging for your semen to be frozen and stored.
Compensation can be claimed for the cosmetic impact and anatomical appearance, including the cost of having an implanted prosthesis. There is a small risk of prolonged discomfort, or pain and infection, associated with a prosthesis, so we seek compensation for the risk that the prosthesis may need to be removed in the future.
Some men who lose a testicle experience concerns about their future fertility. They can also be self-conscious about having one testicle. So, in these cases we can claim compensation to fund specialist psycho-sexual therapy.
In addition we can recover the value of any care that has been provided by loved ones, and any out of pocket expenses that have been incurred. Once all these additional claims have been brought into the reckoning, the final compensation award for the loss of a testicle can easily exceed £50,000.
We secailsise in dealing with these cases and you can read about one of the claims we have previously won HERE.
So, if you have been wondering, “How much can I claim for the loss of a testicle?” then please get in touch with us for a free individual valuation of your case and details of no win, no fee funding.
Call us on freephone 0333 888 0412 or email details of your case to us in complete confidence at [email protected].
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“Oliver assisted me in the aftermath of my father’s sudden death in hospital. He helped me to draught my initial letter of complaint to the health authority, represented me and my mother at the inquest and ultimately succeeded in bringing a successful claim. I always felt I could approach Oliver with any questions and he would explain the legal processes in an understandable way. I would not hesitate to recommend him should anyone find themselves in a similar unfortunate position.”
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