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One of the most common eye procedures nowadays is laser eye surgery; which does come with its own unique set of risks and potential complications. Laser eye surgery is a common vision correction procedure. It is a popular procedure for those suffering from long and short sightedness. As with any medical or surgical procedure, you should be made aware of the risks and potential side effects before deciding to proceed. It is always a balancing act between choosing to live with a problem or deciding to have surgery in the hope to correct a problem. The first laser was approved for laser eye surgery in 1998, therefore the long term safety and effectiveness of laser eye surgery is relatively unknown.

Some specific risks include the following: Some patients may lose lines of vision and this cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or surgery. Some patients develop double vision or halos. Some patients may require additional treatment as only a certain percentage of people achieve 20/20 vision without the use of glasses or contact lenses. Some patients can develop dry eye syndrome which can cause irritation, intermittent blurring and other symptoms. Of course there are many other potential risks and complications.
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Orthopaedic surgery is to attempt to correct problems that arise in the skeleton and its attachments such as the ligaments and the tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons will perform a wide range of surgical procedures including hand reconstructions, spinal fusions, joint replacements etc. Much of the work of an orthopaedic surgeon involves adding foreign material to the body in the form of screws, wires, pins etc. This does have risks in itself as there is no guarantee that the body will react to the foreign body in a positive way – although it has proved to be successful with many operations.

As with any surgical procedure, there are many inherent risks are involved. Your surgeon should always explain the risks prior to agreeing to undertake a surgical procedure. The idea is that a patient is always making a fully informed decision. It is the patient’s decision whether or not to have the surgery. The patient should be made fully aware of the potential consequences of not having the surgery and the potential consequences or side effects of having the surgery. A failure to fully inform the patient of risks could leave the practice (whether it be a private clinic or a NHS clinic) open for a claim in medical negligence.

General risks with orthopaedic surgery include excessive bleeding, infection, allergic reactions etc. Some more specific risks include inflammation in the part of the body where foreign materials (screws, pins etc) are inserted. There may also be a risk of nerve damage or damage to the spinal cord. The risks will vary depending upon the precise operation being undertaken.
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Spinal Surgery Claims come under the field of medical negligence which is a specialised area of personal injury law. It is imperative that you speak to a firm with experience in dealing with similar medical negligence matters. By its very nature, spinal surgery is dangerous; it is probably one of the most dangerous types of surgery there is.

Spinal surgeons are extremely experienced and highly skilled individuals. However, should something go wrong, the potential effects can be devastating. The injuries are likely to be life changing, with individuals requiring constant care and attention that could last for the rest of their life.
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Dermabrasion is a treatment used to help repair and refinish the top layers of the skin. This is done through a method of controlled surgical scraping. The purpose of the treatment is to soften the edges of surface irregularities which can give the skin a smoother appearance. Dermabrasion is most commonly used to improve the look of facial skin left scarred by accidents or previous surgery. It can also be used to remove pre-cancerous growths. Dermabrasion can be used on small areas of skin or on the entire face. A dermabrasion can be undertaken as a lone procedure or it can be done in conjunction with other procedures such as a facelift, scar removal etc.

This is of course classed as a cosmetic procedure in most instances. The treatment (a dermabrasion) can cause a lot of bleeding and this can lead to scarring or pigment changes. The healing process can be a number of months. There are risks with any surgery but if you can prove that your cosmetic surgeon was negligent and that this negligence caused you an injury, then you are likely to be able to make a compensation claim.
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More and more people these days are willing to undergo various treatments and surgeries in order to achieve the look that they desire. Cosmetic treatments are becoming more and more common in the modern world. More and more people are increasingly concerned and obsessed with their appearance.

Dermal filler is a gel-like substance that is injected under the skin. The aim is to “plump up” an area and it is most commonly used to smooth out unwanted wrinkles. Unfortunately the industry is almost completely unregulated in the UK. In the USA there are only a handful of fillers that have been licensed as safe for use. However in the UK there are over 100 different types of fillers on the market. The fillers can be purchased and administered by anyone, even by people with no medical training.
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Spinal Surgery Claims come under the field of medical negligence which is a specialised area of personal injury law. It is imperative that you speak to a firm with experience in dealing with similar medical negligence matters. By its very nature, spinal surgery is dangerous; it is probably one of the most dangerous types of surgery there is. Spinal surgeons are extremely experienced and highly skilled individuals. However, should something go wrong, the potential effects can be devastating. The injuries are likely to be life changing, with individuals requiring constant care and attention.

One potential danger or effect is nerve damage. Although spinal surgeons are experienced and highly skilled, there is no guarantee with surgery and there are always inherent risks involved. You may be referred for spinal surgery if you are in severe pain and that pain has not improved with other treatments. Other treatment could include physiotherapy, pain management, manipulation, acupuncture etc. Spinal surgery should not be undertaken lightly and is normally a final option should less invasive treatment not be successful. There could be a number of conditions that lead to spinal surgery. Your surgeon may use open or keyhole surgery. Open surgery normally means making a singular large cut on your back. Keyhole surgery means making several small cuts on your back. Your surgeon will use special instruments to perform the operation.
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The above terms, liposculpture and liposuction, essentially mean the same thing. We are of course talking about a medical procedure whereby fat is suctioned from the body. The fat is removed from the area between the skin and muscular area of the body. This is ordinarily a cosmetic procedure to improve a person’s appearance, usually around the stomach area. Some medical professionals use the two terms to mean slightly different things. For example liposuction is used to remove excess fat and liposculpture is used to remove a lesser amount of fat and is more concentrated in reshaping the fat to improve appearance. Others say the term “liposculpture” is used as a marketing term and that both procedures refer to the same thing.

Before undertaking any form of surgery, your surgeon should explain in full any potential risks or side effects that may occur. When opting for surgery you should always be making an informed decision. No surgical procedure is risk free and sometimes the potential risks could become a reality. So when it comes to making a claim, it really comes down to whether an actual mistake has been made either practically, or arising from advice given to you about potential risks of the procedure.
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Many cancer claims arise as a result of a misdiagnosis or wrongful diagnosis. Cancer is of course a very serious, potentially life threatening condition in any event. Diagnosis and early diagnosis is often key in the patient making a full and complete recovery. Any delay in diagnosis could have huge consequential effects for the patient and his or her family.

When life is at stake, claiming compensation is probably not something you think of. But if you have wrongfully suffered as a result of a wrong diagnosis or there has been undue delay in your treatment, then you may have a genuine claim for compensation.

There are a number of situations which could give rise to a compensation claim, and a claim could fall within the realm of a normal personal injury claim or a clinical negligence claim.
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When you go under the knife to have cosmetic surgery your surgeon or his/her team should fully explain all of the risks with the procedure. You will no doubt be aware that every operation carries all kinds of inherent risks. There are general risks of pain, chronic pain, scarring, infection etc that are fairly common in most procedures. Even the general risks, which apply to probably all operations can develop and lead to significant injuries and even death. Unfortunately all operations, however minor, carry an element of risk. You do have the right to be notified of the risks in full and the likelihood of the risk actually occurring. Even with cosmetic surgery, you may be entitled to make a claim should things go wrong. This is a specialised area of law and it is therefore essential that you speak to a legal specialist that deals in this kind of work.

Many of these types of claims are often to do with botox or beauty treatment. However claims could be made in respect of any cosmetic surgery should things go wrong; despite the fact the procedure is cosmetic. If you are not happy with the cosmetic surgery or you have been left in undue pain or you have been left with injuries, or if you were not correctly advised about any potential risks / side effects, you may have a genuine claim for compensation.
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So you have had an accident, instructed a firm of Solicitors, established an admission of liability, and you are ready to settle your case.

As soon as your solicitor has finalised the value of your compensation claim, they will immediately send the evidence, including a schedule of special damages and medical evidence to the insurer of the person at fault for your accident.

The third party representatives will review all documentation in support of your claim. Judicial college guidelines are used to correctly value your injuries along with previous case law.

Your legal representative has a duty to inform you of any offer put forward and will manage the entire negotiation process on your behalf in order to settle your claim fairly and quickly.
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