HOW TO CLAIM LOSS OF TESTICLE COMPENSATION

If you believe that you have a claim, then it is advisable to get in touch with us as soon as possible. You may be able to claim compensation if it can be proved that there has been negligence. A typical payment of compensation where a man is left with just one testicle is in the region of £20,000. A compensation settlement of up to £70,000 may be applicable if both testicles are removed due to negligence.

Failure to diagnose testicular torsion

Testicular torsion is a serious condition that if not diagnosed and treated quickly, can result in the patient losing a testicle. Testicular torsion is an emergency situation and occurs when the testicle rotates on the spermatic cord. This can completely block blood flow to the testicle, which in turn can lead to the testicle “dying” if the patient does not receive appropriate medical attention immediately. Testicular torsion can have a serious impact on your life, potentially leading to long-term disability that can also affect fertility. If it is misdiagnosed or treatment is delayed due to negligence, it is possible that the testicle will have to be removed during surgery. If you or a loved one has suffered testicular torsion and diagnosis or treatment was delayed, leading to further complications, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.

SURGICAL ERRORS

Another reason for a medical negligence claim for the loss of a testicle would be a surgical error.  The wrong testicle may be removed by mistake. Alternatively, an error may be made during an unrelated operation, resulting in damage to the testes. Common surgical errors include:

• Hernia operations leading to the death of a testicle
• Vasectomy errors causing damage to the testicular artery
• Removal of the healthy testicle by mistake

In some cases, a healthy testicle can be mistakenly removed in instances such as an operation to remove a cancerous testicle.

HERNIA OPERATIONS

Hernia operations are common but sometimes the blood flow to the testicle can be interrupted or entirely cut off. This condition must be diagnosed and treated quickly to prevent lasting damage or testicular death.

VASECTOMY

A vasectomy carries some level of risk like all medical procedures, although the risk is ordinarily minor. In some instances, this procedure can go wrong if negligently performed. For instance, a surgeon may mistakenly cut off the blood supply to the testicle.