Feeling no improvement and still in much pain, I went back to the consultant who suggested I needed a spinal fusion operation to relieve the symptoms.

I had my first operation, which had some success but I wasn’t pain free. Again I was given physiotherapy and exercises to do, however during one of my sessions I felt a sudden rip and tear. I went back to the surgeon who advised an MRI scan. The surgeon told me that the scan had revealed a shadow where my previous operation had been and that he believed some screws had come loose therefore he needed to perform another operation to fix the issue. I was incredibly wary as I’d already been through so much with the first operation.

When I came round from the second operation I knew that something was wrong. I had no feeling in my leg and foot and was suffering with temporary paralysis. Although there was some improvement over time, I never fully recovered and I have impaired movement, something I didn’t suffer with before the operations.

It was whilst at work, when I was explaining to a colleague what had happened that they suggested I speak to a solicitor. I heard an advert for Medical Accident Claimline on the radio and decided to give the number a call. I was quickly put through to a solicitor who listened to my circumstances and said he would look into my case.

In order to get another experts opinion on my spine, my solicitor sent me to see a Neurosurgeon. He examined me and looked at my medical history and informed me that in his opinion both operations had been completely inappropriate and had not been required for my symptoms. This was devastating news. The pain and consequential losses associated with the operations themselves had left me in a worse condition than if my back pain had been treated through pain management, something never suggested to me, and now I was told I should never have been advised to have the operations.

On the strength of the evidence and the expert’s opinion, my solicitor advised me to bring a case against the surgeon himself. It wasn’t that the surgery had been carried out negligently; it was simply not required and had in fact made my back pain far worse.

The SJP Law team were truly marvellous. They kept me fully informed from start to finish and were in regular contact with updates. They were always considerate of my needs and dealt with my case with the upmost professionalism.

Initially the Surgeon denied everything but then offers were made. To begin with these were low but then, just before we were due to go to trial, a substantial offer was made which my solicitor advised me to accept.

The fact that we got a settlement was thanks to SJP Law. I am extremely grateful and cannot recommend SJP highly enough. Although I am still in much pain and have impaired function in my legs, I am still thankfully able to carry on with life.

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That night I asked to see a doctor but the doctor never came and in the end the nurse gave me some paracetamol which helped a bit. The following night, the same happened. I eventually found out that as a result of surgery I had a haematoma or bleeding around my spine where I had been operated. I was operated on again but in the end I was left partially paralysed and in pain.

A colleague of mine recommended SJP Law, they were absolutely superb all the way through. Neil and Mark at SJP Law managed my case, they were really good, very professional and made sure I was kept informed at every step.

The hospital eventually accepted responsibility, made a substantial offer and on Neil’s advice we settled. I have decided to share the settlement with my children and SJP Law is now helping me prepare a will. They get 5 stars from me for the support they gave.

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Medical Journey: Due to the delayed diagnosis, our client had to undergo surgery and did not make a full recovery.  She continues to suffer severe pain, requiring medication to manage it. The pain has also rendered her unable to work.

Seeking Legal Help: After hearing our radio advertising campaign, our client instructed us to investigate her treatment. The case involved a complex analysis of the damage caused by the delayed diagnosis, which was a significant point of contention during settlement negotiations.

Settlement: The claim was settled for just over £200,000. This compensation will significantly ease the household finances for our client, her husband, and their young son. It will also enable her to purchase necessary aids and equipment and hire a cleaner to assist with household chores that exacerbate her condition.

Ongoing Impact: The settlement provides much-needed financial relief and support, allowing our client to focus on managing her condition and improving her quality of life. This case emphasizes the importance of accurate and timely medical diagnoses and the impact of legal intervention in securing justice and compensation for those affected by medical negligence.

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