Compensation for family after fatal injuries during routine surgery

Mr. R sustained a fracture to his arm. He required surgery to repair his fractured arm. During the operation, a tube intended for Mr. R’s jugular vein went into his carotid artery and drugs were given through it before it was noticed to be in the wrong place. Mr. R unfortunately died following the injection.

Livingstone Brown were instructed on behalf of the family of Mr. R. We undertook a number of detailed enquiries to locate the medical records and ensure the family had access to a number of specialist medico-legal experts in the field of orthopedics and anesthetic surgery and practice. Through these experts and investigations, the family were given independent reports and answers to their questions surrounding the death of Mr. R.

Livingstone Brown's personal injury solicitors were able to help the family of Mr. R and pursued the case in court, resulting in the family receiving a substantial five figure sum in settlement.