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Our team of personal injury solicitors specialise in medical negligence claims for those who have been subjected to pain, suffering, or a permanent disability because of an error on the part of a health care professional. Our medical negligence solicitors have experience of a wide array of cases and deal with just about every type of negligence that causes peronal injury including:

• Improper Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis: Such as is the case when a doctor or medical professional does not diagnose the real problem, or the underlying problem for a patient’s symptoms; or when a medical condition is completely missed.

• Lack of Diagnosis: Such as is the case when a doctor or medical professional dismisses a patient’s symptoms and does not investigate further to verify the problem.

• Incorrectly Reported Pathology Results: Misreading or not properly understanding what is reported after tests have been ordered. In some cases, the results may be stated incorrectly, causing the need for further treatments to be dismissed.

• Failure to Order Necessary Tests: Tests such as scans, blood work, and biopsies can quickly diagnose serious issues. When a doctor or other medical professional fails to order the proper tests, this is a form of negligence and serious consequences can result.

• Lack of Follow up for Test Results: If follow up tests or treatments are not ordered following the test results being reported, this too is a form of negligence, and may delay life savings treatments.

• Neglecting to Refer the Patient to a Specialist: Specialists can read test results differently, order specific tests, and perform precise treatments that other medical professionals cannot. Failing to send a patient to a specialist promptly can cause a delay in treatment resulting in further injury and a subsequent medical negligence compensation claim.

• Surgery Performed without Need or Incorrectly Performed: Surgical complications, improper surgical procedures, and unnecessary procedures are quite common and can cause serious harm.

• Medical Treatment Performed without Need or Performed Incorrectly: Various medical treatments can be lifesaving, but they can also be deadly when performed incorrectly or unnecessarily.

• Not reporting Test Results to the Patient: Delaying or not reporting test results to a patient can have serious complications and cause illnesses to worsen.

• Lack of Attention to Complications: Many medical treatments and procedures come with some amount of risk and potential for complications. When a doctor or medical professional fails to address these issues, and further harm is done, negligence has occurred.

If you or someone you know has suffered an injury due to medical negligence, it is advisable that you seek professional legal assistance immediately. Our team of specialist medical negligence solicitors is ready to help you, or your family members, seek the justice that is deserved to help provide compensation for the injuries and suffering endured because of poor medical attention. It is important to understand your rights and your potential for compensation. Because time is often of the essence, you should not wait to speak with a lawyer and discuss the specifics of your case. The sooner you call, the sooner you will get the legal advice you need and the sooner you can begin to rebuild the pieces of your life. Our medical negligence solicitors will handle every aspect of your case leaving you with the sole job of focusing on your recovery. Do not waste precious time and risk losing out on the compensation you are entitled to receive. Call today for a no obligation, free legal consultation.

Perhaps one of the most common claims of medical negligence regarding men that our team of lawyers encounters is a failure to diagnose or a misdiagnosis of prostate cancer. Regrettably, this happens all too often and can have serious consequences as prompt treatment is critical to a successful recovery. Any time there is a delay in treatment, the chances of survival diminishes a great deal. There are many reasons that a doctor or other medical professional could be negligent in his or her diagnosis. These reasons include the following:

• Failure to order the necessary antigen test for prostate screening: The PSA test is one of the best indicators of prostate cancer or other abnormalities. This test should be ordered anytime there is a suspicion of cancer, as well as part of a routine examination for men over a certain age.

• Failure to acknowledge or act upon PSA levels that are considered to be elevated or abnormal: The PSA test results are often quite accurate and need to be taken seriously.

• Failure to order or carry out a digital rectal examination: One of the best preliminary tests for prostate cancer.

• Failure to acknowledge or act upon a digital rectal examination that appears to be abnormal: Dismissing abnormalities that appear in the exam can cause cancer to spread.

• Failure to consult with or refer the patient to an oncologist, urologist or other specialist: These specialists can order precise tests to verify preliminary results as well as prescribe effective treatments.

• Failure to prescribe necessary treatment programs: Treatment for prostate cancer is the most successful when started as soon as possible.

• Failure to notify the patient regarding test results that may come back abnormal: Many times a medical professional may decide to wait and re-test at a later date, without giving the information to the patient. The patient is then not aware of a potential risk and would not know to seek a second opinion.

• Failure to arrange follow-up appointments with the patient: Even small abnormalities should be monitored on a regular basis to make sure any changes are acted upon promptly.

• Failure to order a biopsy to follow-up with test results that appear to be abnormal following a physical examination or blood test: PSA blood test results and physical examinations are two of the most efficient diagnostic tools. Biopsies should be ordered immediately following any abnormal findings.

Solicitors who specialise in medical negligence can help you in many aspects, including negligence with treatments for prostate cancer. Even though all patients are made aware of potential risks before surgery is performed or a specific treatment is carried out, there are times when negligence is the reason for the complication and not a normal part of, or side effect of the condition. Medical negligence can be proven if the following are true:

• Surgery was not properly performed, resulting in further injuries;
• There was lack of informed consent prior to surgery taking place;
• The type of surgery performed was not intended for the particular case;
• Complications that arose during or following the procedure were not treated or diagnosed promptly.

Prostate cancer surgery can include the following procedures:

• Laparoscopic surgery procedures;
• Transurethral prostate resection utilising laser or electrical currents;
• Prostatectomy, which is a surgical treatment that can vary somewhat and may use robotic, perineal, or retropubic methods.

Complications from these types of surgery, which can or cannot be because of negligence include:

• Unexpected death;
• Anesthetic complications;
• Urinary retention;
• Bleeding;
• Injury to the ureter;
• Infection;
• Injury to the urinary sphincter;
• Erectile dysfunction;
• Impotence;
• Rectal injuries;
• Incontinence.

Testicular cancer can be a very aggressive cancer that can progress quite rapidly. Because of these issues, it is critical that the condition be diagnosed as soon as possible. If for any reason testicular cancer is missed or treatment is delayed serious consequences can result. In many cases, a misdiagnosis of testicular cancer is because of one of the following issues:

• A doctor’s or other medical professional’s failure to properly perform a physical examination of the testes;

• A doctor’s or other medical professional’s failure to order extra tests, such as medical imaging tests or scans in order to rule out a mass that may be hard to find with a physical examination;

• A doctor’s or other medical professional’s failure to refer a patient to a specialist in a timely manner for further tests or examinations.

Unfortunately, there are also a large number of cases of men who sought medical attention for a testicular issue quite promptly and were treated for a much less serious condition. For example, there have been a number of cases of patients who were treated by a medical professional with several regimens of antibiotic drugs for a mild condition known as epididymitis. It was only after this therapy failed over a course of time that it was later determined the patients had testicular cancer. This kind of delay can be quite serious and can make all the difference in whether or not a treatment is successful. A diagnosis of cancer can be difficult enough; finding out too late can be catastrophic. If you or someone you know has suffered an injury due to the negligence of a medical professional, it is important to contact a solicitor as soon as possible.

Testicular torsion can be a serious condition that needs prompt attention from a medical professional. When this occurs, the spermatic cord leading to the testicle twists or bends which causes the blood supply to the testicle to be cut off. The results can be quite painful, as acute pain in the testicles is the most common symptom. Testicular torsion is often due to an underlying condition; a congenital malformation, referred to as “bell clapper deformity”. A proper diagnosis can be made by a physician, and if there are any doubts, an ultrasound provides a quick verification. A prompt diagnosis, followed by a proper treatment is necessary in order to save the testicle.

As previously stated, acute pain in the testicle and general tenderness that lasts for no more than six hours are the most common symptoms. Some patients experience a decreased or absent cremasteric reflex as well. Symptoms of testicular torsion can be quite similar in nature to a less serious infection known as epididymitis.

In many cases, young men who present with cases of testicular pain are usually diagnosed as having testicular torsion unless it is proven to be false. A complete physical examination, ultrasound scans, and surgery may be necessary in order to give the patient the best chance of saving the affected testicle. Even in older men, testicular torsion should be considered as the cause of the pain, until testing rules it out. Regardless of age, patient medical history and other physical findings, testicular torsion should always be considered. In the event treatment is delayed or a misdiagnosis is made, serious complications can result. If you or someone you know has been the victim of medical negligence, it is important to consult with a medical negligence solicitor as soon as possible.

Scrotal masses can be many things, some of which are not serious, others of which are quite serious in nature. Unfortunately, there are occasions when scrotal masses are improperly diagnosed as being benign or non-cancerous, when in fact they are cancerous. This can be truly devastating as prompt medical treatment is crucial to a successful recovery. Scrotal masses need to be carefully inspected and tested in order to rule out cancer. If cancer is missed or if further testing is delayed, proper treatment cannot be administered which can have serious consequences.

Scrotal masses that are not cancerous should also be dealt with and treated in a proper and prompt manner. Non-cancerous scrotal masses, sometimes classified as spermatocele, varicocele or hdyrocele, can grow rapidly, may cause pain or discomfort and can even lead to fertility issues. Because surgery in these cases can be considered to be elective, it is necessary that the patient is fully informed as to all risks, possible outcomes and benefits of the treatment. It is not uncommon for long term side effects and complications to present following surgery and may include: infection, chronic pain, epididymal obstruction and loss or atrophy of the testicle.

Anytime a patient is concerned with the possibility of having a sexually transmitted disease (STD), the doctor or other medical professional has an obligation to fully investigate the patient’s symptoms, determine the overall health of the patient and administer proper treatment. While this duty of care is expected and each person is entitled to receive it, there have been a number of claims made by patients regarding misdiagnoses or a false diagnosis of lesser ailments, such as contact dermatitis. Unfortunately, these patients had a more serious condition such as genital herpes or other sexually transmitted infections. Not only does this delay proper treatment for the patient, it also places others at risk, as not educating and properly treating a condition can lead to further infections.

Some cases of sexually transmitted disease misdiagnoses have been quite severe and involved a failure to properly diagnose HIV and/or AIDS in the patient. This can lead to quite devastating effects for the patient, his or her sexual partner(s) and can cause serious side effects that could have been otherwise avoided if proper treatment had been administered immediately.

There have been a number of legal cases that are the result of complications from a vasectomy that was not preformed properly. Some of these cases involved injuries or the loss of one or both testicles, chronic pain, inflammation, as well as other serious issues. In some, the vasectomy simply fails and there is a reconciliation of the vas deferens, which once again allows sperm to travel freely, as was the case before the procedure. It is recommended that men stay current with their recommended postoperative semen screenings to ensure everything went as planned and no sperm is being ejaculated.

Even though negligence claims regarding paediatric or adult circumcisions are rare, they do in fact happen. Prior to any procedure being performed, informed consent needs to be obtained. This means the patient, and/or the patient’s guardians, need to be informed as to what the procedure entails, what complications may arise, and what long term effects may be possible. The most common complications include: bleeding, hematomas, sexual dysfunction, chronic pain, infection, latent ejaculation and tethering. In other cases, the glans penis, urethra and meatus can be injured during the process leading to more serious issues.

If you or someone you know has suffered an injury due to complications that arose from a circumcision procedure, it is important to contact a medical negligence solicitor as soon as possible. He or she will analyse your case, review all the facts, interview all parties involved and help you issue a summons in the appropriate court of law. Your medical negligence solicitor will handle every aspect of the case, from beginning to end and will help you recoup the compensation you deserve.

Today, there are many different medications, devices and procedures available on the market to help deal with the condition of erectile dysfunction. Even though many of these treatments are quite effective, they also come with significant risks that need to be fully understood. Some of the common medications prescribed have been linked to serious side effects and heart related complications. In some cases, these side effects have even been directly linked to untimely deaths. Patients need to be fully informed of all of the risks involved with the medications that may be prescribed by the physicians.

Penile prosthesis implants also come with serious risks that patients should be aware of. These devices can become infected or fail completely, which can result in the need for another surgery to repair the problem or to remove the implant. When this happens, the patient is at an increased risk for developing impotence. Many of the times when complications arise, the reason is because the procedure was done by a surgeon who did not have adequate experience and did not perform the procedure correctly or because they did not obtain informed consent prior to the surgery taking place. Patients should always be informed of the possible risks for deformity, penile shortening, the potential for chronic pain, impotence and other side effects that may occur even with proper functioning implants.

Peyronie’s disease is a condition that causes the penis to form a curvature. The condition is typically self-limiting, but there are cases that can require the need for reconstructive surgery or the implantation of a penile device. In some situations, a surgeon may advocate for a patient to have a surgical procedure, even if the patient has not tried other, less invasive treatment methods.

Unfortunately, surgery for the condition of Peyronie’s disease can come with serious risks and potential complications. Chronic pain, penis shortening, numbness, impotence and deformity can all result.

In the case that you or someone you know has been negligently treated for Peyronie’s disease, you should contact a legal professional promptly. While a medical negligence solicitor cannot undo that damage that has already been done, he or she can help you to acquire compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured. Because these cases can be time sensitive, you should not wait to seek assistance. A lawyer who specialises in cases of medical negligence can help you with every portion of your case, and get you the judgment you deserve.

The above mentioned examples are just some of the problens that may be exacerbated by medical negligence that are particular to men. In addition to these examples, there are many other forms of medical negligence that both men and women experience on a regular basis. A specialist medical negligence lawyer is well versed in these issues and many others including: failure to properly treat or diagnose heart attacks, brain injuries, strokes, knee injuries, nerve damage, different types of cancer, mental illnesses, fractures, spinal injuries, compartment syndrome, cauda equina syndrome, disc hernias and foreign bodies left in patients following surgical procedures.

Doctors have taken an oath to do no harm and to reach a reasonable level of care for their patients who are entitled to receive appropriate and skilled medical treatment with a low risk of avoidable complications. Unfortunately, some doctors or other medical professionals fail to provide this type of treatment, which can lead to unnecessary pain and suffering. When this happens, it is referred to as breach of duty and can cause serious injuries, physical pain, mental anguish and in some cases, even death.

If you or someone you know believes that the treatment that has been received does not meet this duty of care, you should seek professional legal advice from a solicitor who specialises in medical negligence. Not all personal injury lawyers specialise in medical negligence, so it is important to seek a skilled professional. These lawyers know the ins and outs of this area of the law, which is often quite complex. He or she regularly deals with insurance companies and fights to make sure patient rights are upheld. A solicitor who is skilled in the area of medical negligence will give you the best chance at receiving the highest settlement payout as well. Do not hesitate to contact us today, to find out if we can help you with your claim. Consultations are free of charge, so there is no risk involved.