Case Studies

Mr D had attended the hospital with symptoms of bloating and stomach pain, and a scan was undertaken of his bowel, which he was advised was clear.  He was discharged home with advice that he was suffering from a hernia and with a date to return to have surgical repair.  Sadly, he collapsed at home a few days later and passed away.  It was later found that the scan had shown a blockage in his bowel, which had been left untreated and led to the development of sepsis and pneumonia.  His family pursued a claim against the Trust (Bolton), and breach of duty was accepted.  Settlement was reached quickly at £22,230.00 inclusive of statutory bereavement award, funeral costs and PSLA.