Some of the most frequent complications that result in claims include implant loosening, misalignment, infection, and nerve damage.

Patients may also suffer from dislocations, blood clots, allergic reactions, or incorrect implant sizes. If these issues are due to substandard medical care and cause further harm or require revision surgery, a negligence claim may be possible.

Yes. If you believe that the NHS provided negligent care that led to further injury, pain, or avoidable revision surgery, you may be able to sue for compensation. This involves demonstrating that the care you received was below an acceptable medical standard and that it directly caused you harm.

Our solicitors can guide you through obtaining medical records, arranging independent assessments, and handling all legal steps.

Compensation depends on the extent of your injury, its impact on your quality of life, and the financial losses you’ve suffered. Typically, claims cover:

• Pain and suffering
• Costs of corrective surgery or private treatment
• Loss of earnings
• Cost of mobility aids or home adaptations
• Travel and medical expenses
• Long-term care needs

An independent medical expert will assess your injury and future prognosis, and this will help calculate an appropriate compensation figure.

To establish negligence, we must show:

1. Duty of care – that a medical professional was responsible for your treatment.
2. Breach of duty – that the standard of care fell below what’s expected.
3. Causation – that this breach directly caused your injury or worsened outcome.

This is supported by medical records, expert testimony, and details of your physical and emotional suffering. If your surgeon failed to follow proper procedures, misdiagnosed an issue, or overlooked key risk factors, you could have a strong case.

Yes – if the person affected by negligent surgery is unable to bring the claim themselves, a litigation friend can act on their behalf. This applies if the individual:

• Is under 18.
• Has limited or no mental capacity.
• Has experienced cognitive decline or disability that prevents legal decision-making.

Litigation friends are often family members or close friends. They make legal decisions in the claimant’s best interest and liaise with the solicitor to progress the case.

Delayed symptoms don’t necessarily exclude you from making a claim. The three-year limitation period usually starts from the “date of knowledge” – when you first realised that something was wrong and might be due to negligent care.

If your problems became apparent later, we recommend reaching out as soon as possible, so we can assess your position.

Yes – you may be able to pursue a product liability claim against the manufacturer if the implant itself was faulty. This is separate from clinical negligence and focuses on proving that the product was inherently defective.

Sometimes both types of claims can run in parallel if poor surgical technique and a faulty implant both contributed to your injury.