Medical Negligence Claims 

Defective Medical Products, Drugs or Medicines Claims 

Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell

Those who manufacture or administer medical products have clear responsibilities to patients - including ensuring their products will be effective and have as few side-effects as possible. When those responsibilities are neglected, defective medical equipment or inappropriate medication can have a serious impact on the lives of patients and their families.

If you think you have been adversely affected or injured by defective medical equipment or medicines, we can help you to recover compensation.

At Irwin Mitchell we are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to defective medicines and medical products, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference. 

Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.

Above all, we put you first.

Handling Cases Of Defective Medicines And Medical Products With Expertise And Sensitivity

Irwin Mitchell are highly experienced in handling cases that are brought against medical manufacturers and suppliers of medical equipment. We have represented many clients in the past who have been injured or fallen ill as a result of defective products.

Cases of defective medicine or medical products often result from negligence in the manufacture or testing of a product. Recent cases involving faulty medicines or medical products include:

  • Hip joints
  • Heart valves
  • Cosmetic implants
  • Corneal implants
  • Contraceptive devices
  • Drugs
  • Medicines
  • Chemical treatments

If you believe you’ve been adversely affected or injured by defective medical equipment or medicines, we can advise you and help you to recover compensation.

Proven Expertise In Cases Involving Defective Medicines And Medical Equipment

Irwin Mitchell is one of the largest and most experienced law firms in the country and our team includes many of the country’s finest specialist lawyers. They work in highly focused teams, offering the best legal expertise when recovering compensation in cases involving defective medicines or medical products.

Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference

Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to assisting you to recover appropriate compensation.

We also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous medical and clinical negligence fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury due to defective medical products or medicine.

We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of compensation recovery for various forms of medical and clinical negligence, and to ensure that fairer compensation is awarded.



Compensation for Patient Given Defective Catheter

We recovered £11,000 on behalf of our client in a personal injury claim against the manufacturer of a defective catheter.

He was using a size 16 catheter in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. When he tried to remove it, it became lodged and as a consequence he had to remove it by force. This caused lacerations, bruising, a large loss of blood and scaring to the urinal passage as well as intense pain.

He was admitted to hospital and it was noted that his temperature and blood pressure were elevated and he developed rigor and became unconscious for a time, due to what appeared to be re-occurrence of his epileptic fits. He was treated with antibiotics for apparent septicaemia.

During the early hours of the following morning, our client developed severe chest pains, coronary thrombosis was diagnosed and he was admitted to the hospital Coronary Care Unit for treatment. He remained in hospital for 10 days.

We were instructed to investigate the clase. The manufacturer subsequently admitted that the catheter was faulty and agreed to pay the claimant £11,000 in compensation.

We have lawyers with the expertise and experience needed to help you with your claim. Choose from the list below to learn more about our experts in this area.



Guidance With Strength And Sensitivity

We understand that contacting a lawyer might seem like a big step - especially if you have not done so before and we have therefore made it easy for you to contact us for free initial advice.about your claim.

At Irwin Mitchell we understand the real impact of personal injury. Our team of specialists have the skills and experience to give you clear advice about the chances of pursuing a successful claim and to guide you through the claims process.You can then decide if you want us to pursue your claim on your behalf.

We are renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.

At Irwin Mitchell we will fight fearlessly to give you the greatest chance of winning your case, with the best possible outcome, and we will support you every step of the way.

 

 

 

 

 

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