Doctor Error Causing Leg Amputation
Recent Case: Riley v. Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
A Claimant’s Perspective
In 2022, Mr. Riley was awarded £4,676,442 in damages after a High Court judge found that he had suffered a below-knee amputation as a result of medical negligence. The case, Riley v. Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, is a significant victory for Claimants in medical negligence cases.
The Claimant, Mr. Riley, was 27 years old when he was involved in a motorcycle accident in July 2015. He suffered serious injuries to his lower right leg, including a compartment syndrome. The compartment syndrome was not diagnosed promptly, and as a result, Mr. Riley’s leg had to be amputated below the knee.
Mr. Riley sued the Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, alleging that the delay in diagnosing the compartment syndrome had caused his leg to be amputated. The Trust admitted liability, and the case went to trial to determine the amount of damages that Mr. Riley should be awarded.
The High Court judge found that Mr. Riley had suffered a significant loss of earnings as a result of the amputation. He also found that Mr. Riley would need ongoing care and support, and that he would incur significant costs for prosthetics and transport.
In total, the judge awarded Mr. Riley £4,676,442 in damages. This included £769,100 for future loss of earnings, £980,557 for future care and case management, £737,466 for future prosthetics, £308,990 for future transport, £160,887 for future aids & equipment and £983,313 for future accommodation.
The case of Riley v. Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is a helpful precedent for Claimants in medical negligence cases. The size of the damages award and the fact that the case was successful sends a clear message to Defendants that they will be held accountable for their negligence.
How Claims Today Can Help
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Here are some of the comments from the news:
“This is a significant victory for Claimants in medical negligence cases. The size of the damages award sends a clear message to Defendants that they will be held accountable for their negligence.” – The Law Society Gazette
“This case is a helpful precedent for other Claimants who have suffered amputations as a result of medical negligence. It shows that Claimants can recover significant damages for their injuries and losses.” – The Daily Telegraph
“This case is a reminder that medical negligence can have a devastating impact on people’s lives. It is important that Claimants who have been injured by medical negligence seek legal advice so that they can understand their legal rights and options.” – The Independent
The case of Riley v. Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust [2022] EWHC 2417 is a helpful precedent for Claimants in medical negligence cases. The size of the damages award and the fact that the case was successful sends a clear message to Defendants that they will be held accountable for their negligence. If you have been injured by medical negligence, please contact Claims Today in good claim time to discuss your legal rights and options.
