Making a tonsillectomy compensation claim following medical negligence.
If you wish to make a tonsillectomy compensation claim on a No Win, No Fee basis then contact our free helpline for a case review.
If you or someone you know has encountered post-operative complications following a routine tonsillectomy, you may be entitled to seek compensation if the procedure was conducted negligently.
A tonsillectomy is typically recommended for patients experiencing recurrent, chronic, or severe tonsillitis. It may also be necessary for patients who have difficulty breathing during sleep or other issues associated with enlarged tonsils.
During a tonsillectomy, an ENT surgeon removes the tonsils at the back of the throat under general anaesthesia.
In the UK, tonsillectomies are considered routine surgical interventions. The NHS conducts approximately 16,000 procedures on adults and around 37,000 on children annually, and private healthcare providers can also perform them.
Although tonsillectomies are common, it remains essential for patients to be informed about the potential risks associated with the surgery. Patients should also receive adequate guidance regarding post-operative care to minimise the risk of complications, such as infections, excessive bleeding, or other medical concerns requiring immediate attention.
A tonsillectomy compensation claim can be made if it can be shown that the medical professionals involved in your care have acted negligently.
Our team of medical negligence lawyers will be happy to review your case and consider whether your treatment is likely to fall within the legal definition of ‘negligent’. We do not make any charge for reviewing a case, and if we feel that your claim has merit then we will explain how No Win, No Fee funding works.
When contacting us, it is beneficial for our legal team to have as much information about your claim as possible, including:
- A detailed account of the incident with key dates
- Specifics regarding the surgery
- The name of the Trust or Private practice in which the surgery was performed at
- The outcome of the surgery, including any post-operative complications
- Copies of any correspondence related to complaints or investigation reports
This information will enable our lawyers to conduct a thorough review of your case and determine whether we can proceed on a No Win, No Fee basis.
