Hospital decided to put T-tube because of my ear infections. They felt the old grommit was still in the back of the ear. This lead to a big hole in my ear. this needs to have a skin graft,but i was advised not to have it because it could be lead to further infections and risk of perforation
This resulted in a perferated ear drum which has caused problems with hearing in my left ear and has been prone to infection and illness. After consulting an audiologist, I have been told that there is only a 70% chance of repair and that there may be significant risk to repair.
Injury caused me to miss school and effected education and future job prospects and caused me to become depressed and has led to bullying especially when I wore a hearing aid. I nolonger weaar a hearing aid because it caused tinnitus. I believe that my hearing initiated my depression which led to a psychologist telling me to end school early in 2007 in my final year of my GCSE's.
This occured in 2001 when I was 10 (am now 19)
Can I sue and how much can I get?
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The merits of your claim would have to be assessed by the Clinical Negligence Solictor you instruct.
If they consider you have a case then they will likely take your case on the basis of a Conditional Fee Agreement (otherewise known as a No Win No Fee agreement).
However, I would advise you to instruct a solicitor soon as the clock is ticking.
You have 3 years from the date of your 18th birthday to bring the claim.
That means your 21st birthday will be the last day you can make the claim.
Google: "clinical negligence solicitors"
or
use the "find a solicitor" facility on law society website
Orignal From: Can I sue for medical negligence on my ear (uk NHS)?
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