When a patient has pains in the abdomen, a doctor should carry out a full assessment, looking for tenderness. If they are unsure of the cause, then image, urine or blood tests can be carried out. If you think your doctor was negligent in treating or diagnosing your appendicitis, then we may be able to get you the compensation you deserve.

Appendicitis can easily be treated by surgically removing the appendix. This treatment should always be done quickly. Any delay can cause a burst appendix which can spread infection in the body, increasing pain, suffering and the chance of a life-threatening condition.

If doctors have failed to make an accurate diagnosis, the standard of care may have fallen to negligent levels. The patient will often endure severe pain and suffering as a result and infection can lead to peritonitis.

MAKING A MISDIAGNOSED APPENDICITIS CLAIM

If you believe that you have a misdiagnosed appendicitis claim, it is advisable to get in touch. Call 0333 358 2345.

How Much Compensation?

All personal injury cases are unique and so the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case is also unique. Compensation is understood by looking at two specific factors: general damages and special damages.

General Damages

The pain and suffering that your injuries have caused are main factors that are used to determine how much general damage compensation you are owed. This will usually be determined by undergoing a medical examination, from which a report is created that highlights the length of time the injuries will take to heal as well as their severity. Our compensation calculator will give you an indication of how much general damage compensation you might be entitled to based upon your injuries.

Special Damages

In addition to receiving compensation for your injuries, you may be able to reclaim any financial losses that you might have suffered as a result of your injuries. Compensation for financial losses is known as special damages compensation. This can include losses such as loss of earnings due to not being able to return to work, the cost of treatment as well as travel to treatment. It is important that you keep any receipts or evidence of additional losses in order for these to be reclaimed.

With the exception of children, there is a three-year time limit on making a personal injury claim. This time limit begins from the date that the accident initially occurred. Therefore, you should contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible to assess your case.