gillybob Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 has anyone managed to sue the great NHS? i am in the mists of doing this, and i am interested in who has been succesful. anyone care to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raychul69 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I can't go into too much detail but my friend sued the childrens hospital after the death of her child and after a long time and hefty solicitor bills they have accepted liability and agreed to a hefty amount with all her sols bills paid for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillybob Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 oh dear, thats terrible! did the case take a long time? no amount of money can help in that situation. my heart goes out to them. i injured my knee, and through 5 yrs of scan, pain clinic and neuropathic drugs, i finally was discharged to find out the NHS had misdiagnosed my knee condition and i had to go private to London to have a major operation. funny really, as if it hadn't been for my dad paying thousands for the op, i would not be here today, as i would have taken my life. that sounds so pathetic, but i couldn't walk, couldn't sleep and couldn't function in a normal life, i was in that much pain daily for 5 yrs (taking 28 concoctions of meds every day) i found comfort in the thought of death being a welcome end to it. i knew that something wasn't right, but NHS said it was all in my mind. i was desparate! now i can sue them as i have the much needed evidence. a note for anyone planning to sue the NHS, is make sure you get all your notes from the hospital before you seek any solicitor to help you sue. make sure when you apply for them that you say you need them for DLA or you may find that they are being tampered with or even go missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAIRBOY Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I have -Royal Courts of Justice - and if I was you, I'd keep my cards close to my chest until you have succeeded and it's done and dusted. Keep your evidence within your counsel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillybob Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 thanks chairboy, i have my cards close, as i was one step ahead before they knew what was happening. i do see what you are getting at. has your case finished? cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Can you use no win no fee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillybob Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 yes, i did, but i had good evidence. ( not mentioned of course!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mod_Man Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 What does a person gain by suing the NHS? Would an apology do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozy Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 What does a person gain by suing the NHS? Would an apology do? After 5 years of unnecessary pain and suffering, I think I would want a bit more than a "sorry". Although money won't be able to make up for the suffering, at least it will enable the OP to get some enjoyment now. I am NOT in favour of all this sue 'em at the drop a hat brigade, but a serious misdiagnosis is a very different matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom3t0 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 oh dear, thats terrible! did the case take a long time? no amount of money can help in that situation. my heart goes out to them. i injured my knee, and through 5 yrs of scan, pain clinic and neuropathic drugs, i finally was discharged to find out the NHS had misdiagnosed my knee condition and i had to go private to London to have a major operation. funny really, as if it hadn't been for my dad paying thousands for the op, i would not be here today, as i would have taken my life. that sounds so pathetic, but i couldn't walk, couldn't sleep and couldn't function in a normal life, i was in that much pain daily for 5 yrs (taking 28 concoctions of meds every day) i found comfort in the thought of death being a welcome end to it. i knew that something wasn't right, but NHS said it was all in my mind. i was desparate! now i can sue them as i have the much needed evidence. a note for anyone planning to sue the NHS, is make sure you get all your notes from the hospital before you seek any solicitor to help you sue. make sure when you apply for them that you say you need them for DLA or you may find that they are being tampered with or even go missing. Accidents happen, and in those that lead to serious consequences I could agree with some form of compensation being paid. You have said your in the process of suing the NHS and are trying to gage your chances of sucess. You have also said you injured yourself and was provided with 5 years of care (NHS therefore at cost to the taxpayer-not you), although was misdiagnosed. How can you sue for a misdiagnosis, medicine is an everchanging art, a misdiagnosis is not a reason to sue. Shame on you! If you want to do something positive, campaign for better access to medical information for all in the trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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