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Compensation for misdiagnosis of scaphoid fracture
16 March 2011
Our client attended his local Hospital after suffering an injury to his wrist. He believed that he had broken his wrist but was advised that it was only sprained and no fracture could be seen on the x-ray.
The injury to our client’s wrist did not resolve and became extremely painful. His GP arranged for further x-rays to be taken and he was told that these x-rays had revealed a scaphoid fracture and he required an operation.
The Hospital admitted liability for the misdiagnosis and we negotiated a substantial settlement for our client. He received compensation for the pain and suffering, the cost of future operations and past and future loss of earnings.
Our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team members have many years of experience dealing misdiagnosis of fractures. If you would like to make a claim, contact our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team today for a telephone conversation or a free, preliminary meeting.
Chloe Newton – Solicitor in the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team
