Damages for fall from Hospital Bed

When you are receiving medical attention in hospital, you should not have to face the risk of suffering further injury, pain or distress because of inadequate care.

Unfortunately, our client suffered minor soft tissue injuries to his neck and face when falling out of a hospital bed during a seizure.

Originally admitted to hospital after experiencing a seizure, he was already in a confused state and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust admitted that they failed to prevent him from falling out of a hospital bed when he suffered another seizure.

Initially, bedrails were put in place to keep him safe. Unfortunately, a nurse later removed the bedrails and he fell from the bed during a second seizure.

Having reviewed the case and obtained his medical records from our client’s GP and The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, which confirmed the circumstances of the incident and admitted liability, we successfully secured a £2,500 compensation settlement.

The matter was resolved quickly without going to court and we also secured an apology from the NHS Trust, with all legal representation funded through a No Win, No Fee agreement.

If you’ve been injured as a result of a hospital bed fall, get in touch and benefit from exert advice from our specialist clinical negligence solicitors.

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