- Top tier clinical negligence firm
- In-depth understanding of weight loss surgery
- Offices in the South-West of England
- No win no fee funding available
Weight loss surgery (or bariatric surgery) is a major event that will change your life. Unfortunately, things can go wrong and if your operation has not been a success, you might want to seek compensation to get the support you need – if so, we can help.
Whatever the reason why your bariatric surgery has not gone well, we have the knowledge and the experience to understand the medical issues involved and take care of the legal side of things.
Bristol Gastric Bypass Claims
We currently represent a number of patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery in Bristol, but have since been recalled for further consultation, after it was identified that the surgeon incorrectly stapled the lower join of the gastric bypass back to front.
As a result, patients have suffered from a number of symptoms including epigastric pain, diarrhoea and an increase in weight. Some of them will also now need to undergo further surgery to correct the initial gastric bypass.
Gastric bypass: what can go wrong
The Gastric bypass is a very common weight loss surgery that is performed in the world today. There are however risks involved, some of which can lead to severe ongoing symptoms as well as requiring further surgery.
Common claims involving gastric bypass surgery include:
- stapling of the joins in gastric bypass surgery incorrectly;
- not performing the weight loss surgery to an accepted standard;
- not completing a gastric bypass leading to a leak or the failure to identify the leak promptly which leads to further complications requiring treatment;
- failure to recognise and treat promptly punctures to the stomach causes by the surgery
You can find out more about Gastric Bypass surgery here.
We have extensive experience in dealing with claims where there has been negligent care during weight loss surgery and we can help you take steps towards recovering compensation.
Claiming for compensation
If your gastric bypass surgery has gone wrong, we can help you make a claim to cover both the pain and suffering the procedure has caused you, and compensation for any costs you’ve incurred. This can include anything from money spent on past and future care, to equipment and further therapy.
A claim focused on your individual needs
Your case and the extent of the compensation we will seek will depend very much on the severity of the injury and the effect it’s having on your life. We can advise you as to what you can expect, and keep you informed at all stages.
What can I claim for?
As well as compensation for your physical and psychological injuries, you are also entitled to the financial losses and expenses incurred as a direct result of the accident.
Examples include:
- Loss of earnings
- Private medical expenses
- Transport costs
- Nutritional/vitamin supplements and
- Care, support and assistance costs.
We can discuss the losses with you in more detail at the beginning of your case. It is important to try and keep a record of your losses along with any receipts.
Find out more about how medical negligence claims are calculated and paid out here.
How will I fund the costs of my claim?
You may have the benefit of a legal expenses insurance policy and it is always important that you check whether you hold this.
If you do not have this, we can assess if your case can be funded by way of a “no win, no fee” agreement.
We will fully advise you on your options when you contact our specialist claims handlers.
Find out more about funding a bariatric negligence claim here.
How long will it take to bring my case?
The length of any claim will depend on the nature and complexity of your case. Generally speaking the more complex and valuable a case, the longer it will take to conclude.
It will also depend on the actions of the Defendant Doctor or Hospital Trust. If the Defendant admits liability early your case will progress more quickly, but frequently liability or the value of the case is vigorously fought, adding a lot of extra time. On average a case will take around 2 years to settle.
Find out more about how long a claim will take here.
How soon do I need to bring my case?
Generally speaking you have three years from the point of injury, or knowledge of the injury, in which to bring a claim.
You can find out more about time limits here.
Sensitive and specialist support for you and your family
We believe in providing our clients not just with the expert legal support they need to succeed with their claim, but a full team of specialists who have years of experience and can deal with a claim with sensitivity.
We know that weight loss surgery is not a procedure that is undergone lightly, and having worked with many claimants over the years understand that it’s important to deliver support that is sensitive to the issues they’re facing.
“Since my initial enquiry to Royds Withy King regarding poor treatment by the NHS, I have received a first class service… the end result exceeded my expectations… I would wholeheartedly recommend Royds Withy King”
Royds Withy King client
If you would like to speak to our team, please contact us on 0800 923 2080, or by emailing wkcn.enquiries@roydswithyking.com to find out how we can help.
Where is Royds Withy King based?
We have a consulting office in Bristol, however our team for the South-West of England is primarily based out of our office at Midland Bridge House in Bath. Right across the river from Green Park Station and just off the Lower Bristol Road, it is a 15 minute walk from the train station and has its own car park, including disabled spaces, available for clients to use too.
Our full address is:
Royds Withy King
Midland Bridge House,
Midland Bridge Road,
Bath,
BA2 3FP
For directions and travel information please visit our office page here.
