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Cosmetic surgery compensation claims
Can I make a personal injury compensation claim?
It is possible to make a personal injury compensation claim if you have undergone cosmetic surgery, which has gone wrong due to the surgeon's negligence.
As cosmetic surgery is now very popular and there are more procedures being carried out than ever before, the number of errors made is also increasing.
Obviously, surgery of any kind carries a risk; however, if you are left with an unexpected scar or the need for corrective surgery due to the surgeon's negligence then you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
PiP breast implants – A further 7,000 women at risk
Since the revelations in December 2011 regarding the use of industrial silicone in breast implants produced by the French manufacturer Poly Implant Prothese (PiP), the number of women in the UK thought to have received these faulty products has risen from 40,000 to 47,000.
On March 15th, the Department of Health said that new evidence had come to light which suggested a further 7,000 women may have received breast implants containing non-medical silicone prior to 2001. The revision in numbers came about as a result of French authorities revealing that implants made before 2001 may also have contained industrial silicone gel.
In March 2010, marketing, distribution and use of PiP implants was
suspended.
More about PiP breast implants – A
further 7,000 women at risk
More cosmetic surgery news
Personal injury claim advice regarding cosmetic surgery
If you have been left with a visible scar or defect from your surgery, it would be advisable to take photographs of the area as the healing process takes place and contact a personal injury solicitor for more advice.
If you contact Clear Answers for assistance, your solicitor will be part of a specialist team. Our specialist team have expertise in cases involving medical accidents. The solicitor appointed to your case will be able to give you claim advice specific to your individual case. If you prefer, you can request advice from a female or male solicitor, both of whom will have had considerable experience of dealing with such cases. Rest assured that your enquiry will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
Cosmetic surgery news stories
Clear Answers' lawyers deal with very many successful cases of all types of
medical negligence and personal injury claims. We have teams of experts with a
wealth of experience in your type of accident or injury, waiting to help you
claim your rightful compensation.
Please visit our regularly updated Personal Injury News Section to view some examples of our successful personal injury accident
compensation claims.
Below is just a couple of examples of a cosmetic surgery news items. Please read the full story by clicking on the
links.
PiP breast implants – UK Government response to expert group report
An expert group, set up following the death of a French woman, with Poly Implant Prothese (PiP) breast implants containing non-medical silicone, has reported its findings.
The groups’ findings do not overturn the advice issued in December 2011 by
the Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, and the MHRA (The UK device regulatory
body) that the routine removal of the sub-standard implants is not
necessary.
More about PiP breast implants –
UK Government response to expert group report
Death of a French woman fuels more concerns regarding breast implant chemical content
Speculation is again growing regarding the chemical content of implants
supplied by the French company PIP (Poly Implant Prothese). This follows the
death of a woman in France from a rare form of cancer (Anaplastic Large Cell
Lymphoma), and the discovery that she had implants supplied by PIP.
More about Death of a French woman fuels more concerns regarding breast implant chemical content
Making a personal injury compensation claim for cosmetic surgery errors
Clear Answers' Solicitors are experts in all matters relating to personal injury and are very experienced in dealing with claims relating to cosmetic surgery. They will be able to advise you as to whether or not you have a valid compensation claim and their specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process in plain English as well as answering any questions or queries you may have.
If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim, and you decide to instruct Clear Answers to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury (in this case the cosmetic surgeon or the Trust / Hospital where your operation was carried out).
Have you or a member of your family suffered as a result of medical negligence such as surgical error during cosmetic surgery? For more information about our service or for advice about whether we can assist you with a surgical error compensation claim contact us today on 0800 783 9019 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.
One of our representatives will contact you (without obligation) to discuss the matter further within 24 hours (48 hours at weekends).
Strict time limits apply for making a personal injury compensation claim, so please seek expert legal advice as soon as you think you may have a valid claim for compensation.
Win or lose, there is nothing to pay in order for us to pursue a valid personal injury accident compensation claim. There are some exceptions to this in Medical Negligence and surgical error cases. Please go to our Costs and Risks section for more detailed information on these and how Clear Answers will handle your claim and funding.
Please visit our section on information and advice for more details on making a personal injury compensation claim.
Alternative funding arrangements may apply in Northern Ireland due to differing procedures and Law Society regulations.
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