If medical mistakes during ear correction surgery have caused you injury, Slater and Gordon’s specialist legal experts can help get the compensation you deserve.
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When does having ear correction surgery become a medical negligence?
Ear correction surgery is a type of cosmetic surgery to alter the size or shape of the ears or pin them back if they stick out. This type of surgery is known as otoplasty or pinnaplasty.
Although it’s a type of cosmetic surgery, it is at times available on the NHS, particularly for children who need it.
Whether the NHS or a private practice has performed your ear correction surgery, if mistakes have been made which have caused an injury or illness, you may be entitled to claim compensation for medical negligence.
The vast majority of our medical negligence cases are funded by a No Win No Fee agreement, meaning there’s no financial risk to you.
What type of mistakes cause medical negligence in ear correction surgery?
All procedures such as ear correction surgery have an element of risk. However, where medical mistakes have led to an injury or illness, you may be able to claim compensation. There are a number of mistakes that can lead to negligent ear correction surgery, such as:
Risks haven't been explained properly
Neglecting the patient
Lack of precautionary measures
Clinical error
Lack of instructions regarding after-care
What type of injuries can result from medical negligence in ear correction surgery?
There are a number of injuries which can result from negligent care both during and after ear correction surgery. Such injuries include:
Our medical negligence team are one of the best in the country and are highly ranked in independent legal guides, Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.
The team are highly experienced in dealing with negligent ear correction surgery claims can provide you with the best possible service, not only ensuring that you get the best outcome to your case, but can ensure you get the treatment and additional support you need to assist with your recovery.
If you or a family member have been seriously impacted by medical negligence, and you feel that you're not getting the specialist legal advice you need from your current solicitor, we'll be happy to discuss switching your case to Slater and Gordon. Simply call our experts on 0330 041 5869 or contact us online.
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I cannot recommend Slater and Gordon enough, throughout the entire period of the case, all the staff have been both very professional, and supportive. Mr Q (medical negligence client)
I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything Slater and Gordon have done to fight this case for us. I appreciate it has involved a lot of people. Please can you also thank the expert witnesses who have provided their expertise and help. Mr and Mrs H (medical negligence client)
Kept informed regularly as to how my claim was going, prompt replies to any questions I had, excellent customer service at all times. Excellent service from all staff that have been involved in my claim. Ms S (medical negligence client)