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Mervyn John Hutchinson Medical Negligence Claims

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Mr Mervyn John Hutchinson is a spinal orthopaedic surgeon who previously practised at North Bristol NHS Trust and Spire Bristol Hospital. Our medical negligence specialists are investigating claims related to surgery performed by Mr Hutchinson.

Mr Hutchinson is a well-known surgeon in the Bristol area. If he operated on you, or was your consultant, contact our team to see if you can make a claim.

Our medical negligence solicitors have managed a huge number of cases involving surgeons. We’ve secured compensation for thousands of people who’ve suffered medical negligence. We’re prepared to handle your case.

Our lawyers have experience in dealing with group claims against surgeons. Some of our most publicised cases include group claims against:

  • Mr. Dixon
  • Mr. Paterson
  • Mr. Bhamra
  • Mr. Irvine
  • Mr. Shah
  • Mr. Williamson
  • Mr. Arun.

Contact us for a free initial consultation. We’ll listen to your story and let you know whether you can make a claim. You may be able to make a No Win No Fee* claim. This means you won’t need to pay any legal costs if your claim isn’t successful.

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Mr. Hutchinson Claims - More Information

Former patients raised issues about Mr Hutchinson. These patients had undergone scoliosis correction, fusion surgery, and complex spinal surgery.

They reported that their operations were performed incorrectly or were more extensive than needed. This left them with more pain and longer recovery times.

Spire Bristol Hospital revoked Mr Hutchinson’s practising privileges in 2019 and began recalling patients as a precaution.

Mr Hutchinson is due to go before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal for failing to provide good clinical care to nine patients between 2014 and 2018. The Tribunal is due to consider 17 incidents when he used incorrect coding for surgery in the private sector.

Since 2022, Mr Hutchinson has had conditions on his right to practice medicine by the General Medical Council. This includes being observed by a supervisor.

Mr Hutchinson is a spinal orthopaedic surgeon in Bristol. He operated at the Spire Hospital in Bristol, as well as being a leading NHS consultant at the North Bristol NHS Trust’s Southmead Hospital.

His specialisms are:

  • Complex Revision Spinal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
  • Spinal fusion
  • Spinal decompression
  • Spine fracture surgery
  • Lumbar back surgery
  • Scoliosis surgery
  • Spinal deformity correction
  • Thoracic back surgery
  • Spine tumours and infections
  • Spine fractures and trauma
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Complex spinal disorders
  • Back Pain
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Arthritis (Spine)
  • Sports-related spine injuries.

Making a group claim lets you share legal expertise and costs through working together. This maximises the chances of getting compensation for your suffering.

Our lawyers have a great deal of experience in working on group claims. We’ve worked on high-profile group actions, including surgical negligence claims such as the misuse of surgical mesh by Mr Arun.

A group claim (or group action) is when several people affected by the same person/incident make their claims together.

In medical negligence cases, this can come when there are concerns about treatment given by a particular healthcare professional. 

A group claim lets the court manage lots of similar claims together. This can avoid the need to have individual trials for each claim.

Each case in the group is investigated, and we’ll also identify any issues impacting the whole group. There are different ways to deal with group claims, and if you contact us, we’ll advise you on the best options.

You may have received a letter from the Spire Hospital in Bristol or the Southmead Hospital that your treatment is under investigation.

We could help you if Mr Hutchinson performed surgery on you or was your consultant, even if you haven’t had a letter.

Even if this was some time ago, it’s worth contacting us to see if you’re able to claim compensation.

As the largest, and most experienced, team of medical negligence solicitors in the UK, you can be certain we’ve got the know-how to get your compensation. We understand how important compensation can be for you to move on with your life. Our experts will work to make sure you’re compensated for your suffering.

We’re a UK-wide firm, with offices spread across the UK. This means there’ll be an expert at your nearest office. We can also come to you or organise phone or video calls. Our team will always work in a way that best suits you.

The Legal 500, one of the UK’s leading independent legal guides, describes our services as: “Extremely user-friendly, with lawyers who combine excellent technical knowledge and client-care skills.” Another legal guide, Chambers and Partners, has consistently ranked us as a leading firm for clinical negligence cases for over 20 years.

We don’t just offer expert legal advice. Our Support and Rehabilitation team will be there to help you get any care or support you need while the case is ongoing. Our large web of support networks and charities will be available to you, even after your claim has settled. All of these will be local to you.

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They were always there to answer my questions and queries when I was at my most vulnerable and they persevered to obtain the best possible result."

Lisa, client

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make A No Win No Fee Claim?

Yes, we usually work on a No Win No Fee basis. This means you won’t need to pay any legal costs if your claim isn’t successful.

We’ll talk to you about the funding options at the beginning of your case and advise which is the most suitable. If you’ve got legal expenses insurance (LEI) or are covered by a trade union policy, these might be the best options. LEI is covered in many household insurance policies, so it’s best to see if you’re already covered.

We’ll explain the process of No Win No Fee clearly if we think that’s the best choice for you. You can find out more on our No Win No Fee page.

How long will my claim take?

Like the amount of compensation you’ll receive, the time your claim will take is difficult to predict.

If we’re able to get the other party to admit fault early, this’ll speed up your case. If not, we’ll need to prove fault. This includes gathering evidence, medical records, and speaking to medical experts.

The claim might also have to go to court, which can lengthen the process.

You can be sure we’ll be by your side no matter how long your claim takes.

How much compensation could I claim?

Every claim is different. For that reason, we can’t give an estimation on how much compensation you’ll receive.

Factors that can influence the amount include:

  • Your pain and suffering and the nature of the problems you face
  • Loss of earnings from being unable to work
  • Medical and travel expenses you’ve had to pay
  • Future loss of earnings if you can’t return to work because of your injuries
  • How much care and support you need and will need in the future
  • Whether you’ll need specialist equipment or mobility aids
  • Whether you’ll need modifications made to your home.

To get a better understanding of what you can claim for, get in touch with us and speak to one of our experts.

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Related Information - Mr Hutchinson Claims

Group Claims - Read more about our experience with group compensation claims
Medical Negligence - what our expert solicitors can do for you
No Win No Fee* - find out more about making a no win no fee* claim
Support and Rehabilitation Coordinators - we have a dedicated team of support and rehabilitation coordinators who will guide you through the claims process

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