Surgical negligence Claim: Mr X v NHS Trust

What happened? Mr X is a master jeweller aged 60. He had a successful hip replacement.

After the operation, a routine blood test was taken by a doctor. For whatever reason, the doctor inserted the needle into the inside basal knuckle area of the Claimant’s dominant right thumb. He felt immediate pain but no bruising. Pain persisted and there was a neuro deficit, making work almost impossible, and permanent symptoms likely.

Temple was asked and agreed to provide ATE insurance for the claimant from adverse costs and disbursements in the event the claim was unsuccessful. The claim was successful.

Matter value: £200k.

Case status – settled for £7,180.