A case for compensation that is being heard in the High Court
has been adjourned until Tuesday. It centres on the claim for
future loss of earnings and medical expenses which may total over
£14 million for a man, who at this time remains anonymous. His life
has been shattered following irreversible left kidney failure and
nerve damage that he suffered during the course of an operation to
donate his right kidney to his father.
The Judge said liability had been admitted by Portsmouth
Hospitals NHS Trust on the basis that the surgeon, who is subject
to proceedings before the General Medical Council, was not only
negligent but to a degree reckless.
The man suffered catastrophic injuries that required dialysis
for a year until his sister donated one of her kidneys to him. His
life however has been shortened by ten years and he is said to be
devastated by the experience. "The claimant formerly a hard
working, highly regarded, family and professional man faces a life
filled with considerable uncertainty."
Elizabeth Williams, a Fellow of the Institute of Legal
Executives in the clinical negligence department at Wolferstans
commented that, "I hope this man receives the compensation award he
deserves after the horrifying events he endured"
If you know someone who has been injured and may have a clinical
negligence claim, please contact one of the team.