Opthalmic Claims
Loss of sight is
extremely frightening. Your life changes overnight such that
undertaking simple tasks becomes an epic achievement.
At Hugh James we
understand that when you seek advice relating to your eyesight from
a GP or an optician you expect professional expertise. You
depend upon their diagnosis.
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Sadly mistakes are sometimes made by medical professionals
resulting in pain, heartache and frustration for victims and their
families alike.
If you suffer from a loss of sight as the
result of an accident, a misdiagnosis or from medical negligence
you could be able to claim compensation.
Opthalmic eye claims
Clinical Negligence
claims in relation to ophthalmology are claims that are related to
the eyes. This can include negligent treatment to many different
areas of the eyes.
Some examples of ophthalmic claims
include:
- cataract claims
- failure to diagnose children’s vision problems
- failure to diagnose conditions such as retinal detachment or
retinal tears
- failure to diagnose diseases like glaucoma and macular
degeneration
- failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis of malignancy
- glaucoma claims
- inappropriate or delayed ophthalmic treatment
- misdiagnosis of eye conditions
- Paediatric ophthalmology claims
- radial Keratotomy
- surgical accidents, including problems with cataract Surgery
and laser surgery
- toxic optic neuropathy
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Hugh James negligence experience
Hugh James’ clinical
negligence specialists comprise an experienced team, dedicated to
helping victims of all types of medical negligence including
opthamlic eye claims.
Over the years the
clinical negligence experts at Hugh James have successfully
recovered damages for many patients and have become experts in this
field of medical negligence.
We are able to deal
assist you on a No Win No Fee basis.
If we advise that you
have a potential claim for compensation we will act to gather the
relevant employment and medical evidence to build your
case.
We have access to the
best specialist medical experts to enable us to obtain evidence of
past and possible future needs to ensure that you are adequately
compensated for the disability you suffer.
We treat every client
with sensitivity and care, whilst aiming at the same time to
deliver results including the highest financial settlement
possible. At Hugh James we believe in providing excellent client
care by keeping clients informed at each stage of the
case.
Our initial assessment of your clinical
negligence claim is free of charge.
If you or a member of your family has suffered
as a result of a wrong medical diagnosis or poor treatment contact
our friendly and approachable team today.
If after talking to us you decide not to take
matters further you are under no obligation to do so and you will
not be charged for our initial advice session.
Our clinical negligence team has experience in
a wide range of ophthalmic claims and if you feel that you have
suffered as a result of any negligent ophthalmic (eye) treatment,
you can contact a member of our Specialist Team on 029 2039
1132.
Contact
Stephen Webber
Partner
Head of Clinical Negligence
E stephen.webber@hughjames.com
T 029 2039 1132
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