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Contraceptive Coil Negligence Compensation Claims Explained
Learn how our No Win No Fee solicitors could help you seek compensation for contraceptive coil negligence today.
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Contraceptive Coil Negligence Compensation Claims Explained
Learn how our No Win No Fee expert solicitors could help you seek compensation for contraceptive coil negligence.
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Contraceptive coil negligence can occur if an IUD (intrauterine device) or IUS (intrauterine system) isn’t properly monitored, is inserted incorrectly or if it’s left for too long. This may lead to severe physical issues including organ damage, uterine perforation or even infertility in the most serious cases. Suffering this type of harm can be extremely traumatic and painful, often being worsened by rising financial worries if you’ve taken time off work to recover.
Additionally, suffering contraceptive coil negligence could cause relationship strain or unwanted pregnancies, both of which can be emotionally distressing. If we can show that a healthcare provider acted negligently, and this was a direct cause of your harm, you could have merit to make a compensation claim for gynaecology negligence.
At JF Law, we understand that starting a claim can feel overwhelming or stressful, especially at an already difficult time. However, our advisory team is here to listen, assess your case and explain the options available. If you have a valid case, they can then connect you with one of our specialist medical negligence solicitors to begin your own contraceptive negligence claim.
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Can I Claim Compensation For Contraceptive Coil Negligence?
Yes, you could recover compensation for contraceptive coil negligence if it can be shown that a healthcare professional provided care that was substandard.
Essentially, to have merit to make a claim, three key components must be proven:
- You were owed a duty of care.
This is a legal obligation owed to you by any and all healthcare providers who treat you, encompassing doctors, nurses or gynaecologists. Per this duty, they must provide treatment that meets the minimum accepted professional standard.
- This duty of care was breached.
This occurs when a medical professional fails to uphold their duty, and provides treatment that falls below the minimum expected standard. This can happen if a pharmacist provides the wrong medication, if a gynaecologist inserts a contraceptive coil incorrectly or if they provide incorrect medical advice.
- You suffered avoidable and unnecessary harm.
Finally, it must be shown that you suffered avoidable harm or illness. This could include a worsening of a health condition, severe side effects, or other health complications; whether minor or severe, you could claim for any medically recognised condition provided it was an unnecessary occurrence.
To learn whether you could make a claim for contraceptive coil negligence, please get in touch with our advisors today. They will listen, assess your situation and advise whether you’d have merit to bring a claim.
Once eligibility has been determined, they can then connect you with one of our specialist gynaecology negligence solicitors who can then manage the claim on your behalf.
Examples Of Common Contraceptive Coil Negligence Claims
Common contraceptive coil negligence claims could arise following improper insertion, patients not having informed consent or as a result of a healthcare professional’s failure to monitor a contraceptive coil.
Some more in-depth examples of contraceptive coil negligence include:
- Incorrect insertion: if a medical professional incorrectly inserts a contraceptive coil, this could result in an unwanted pregnancy, or even a perforated uterus if the coil is inserted too deeply.
- Failure to monitor: a woman could be showing signs of infection, but if a medical professional fails to prescribe antibiotics or monitor the infection, this could lead to infertility.
- Removal: if a contraceptive coil is removed incorrectly, for example with too much force, the device could break leaving fragments which could lead to infection or inflammation.
Additionally, contraceptive coil negligence can arise following other scenarios than those above. To discuss the circumstances of your own compensation claim, please get in touch with us today.
What Damage Can Contraceptive Coil Negligence Cause?
Contraceptive coil negligence can cause severe harm, including uterine perforation, severe pain, risk of infection or even damage to other internal organs such as the bowels or liver.
Moreover, contraceptive negligence could cause:
- Heavy bleeding and menstrual changes: excessive or irregular bleeding could persist long after a normal hormonal adjustment period.
- Nerve damage: if a contraceptive coil is fitted improperly, this could lead to numbness, nerve damage or even neurological problems.
- Organ damage: migration of the coil could damage nearby internal organs including blood vessels, ovaries, fallopian tubes or other pelvic structures.
- Perforation: if the coil punctures the uterine wall, it could migrate into the abdomen, liver or bowel often leading to extensive damage.
These are a few examples of the damage that could be caused by contraceptive coil negligence. So again, if you’d like to discuss your own experience, then please get in touch with our advisory team today.
What Contraceptive Coil Negligence Compensation Could I Get?
In a successful contraceptive negligence claim, your compensation could include general damages and potentially special damages.
These are two different heads of loss (or parts of a claim), with the first being compensation for the physical and psychological harm caused by the negligence. When general damages are being valued, professionals can consider the pain, suffering and any loss of amenity caused. In addition, those responsible for calculating your compensation can also make reference to documents such as the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG).
This framework offers categories of certain types of harm and brackets of compensation. We’ve provided some of these figures in our table below for estimated payouts in successful contraceptive coil negligence cases.
Please note that this table is only a guideline, not a guarantee of compensation. Additionally, the top entry has not been taken from the JCG.
| Harm | Severity | |
|---|---|---|
| Various forms of severe harm + special damages | Multiple Severe Forms of Harm + Financial Losses such as medical costs, lost income and travel costs | Up to £250,000+ |
| Female Reproductive System | a) infertility caused by disease or injury, with anxiety, pain and sexual dysfunction | £140,210 to £207,260 |
| (b) likely permanent sexual dysfunction and significant medical complications such as multiple surgeries | £52,490 to £124,620 | |
| (c) infertility with no aggravating features and no sexual dysfunction | £68,440 to £87,070 | |
| (d) infertility with no added medical complications and no sexual dysfunction | £21,920 to £44,840 | |
| (e) infertility affecting a person who would not have had any children | £8,060 to £22,800 | |
| (f) cases of delayed ectopic pregnancies where fertility is not affected. the award is based on the level of anxiety, extent of pain and suffering | £4,140 to £24,930 | |
| (g) failed sterilisation causing an unwanted pregnancy with no serious psychological impact | In the region of £12,450 | |
| General Psychiatric Harm | Severe (a) the injured person’s ability to cope with life, the impact on relationships and whether medical help has been sought will all be taken into consideration when claims are valued in this bracket | £66,920 to £141,240 |
| Moderately Severe (b) better prognosis than that above, but there will be significant problems associated with the factors above | £23,270 – £66,920 |
Can I Claim For Special Damages After Contraceptive Coil Negligence?
Yes, as part of your claim, you could recover special damages, or any associated, provable out-of-pocket expenses. This could include:
- Private medical costs such as ongoing treatments, prescriptions or therapies
- Professional or gratuitous care expenses if you now require domestic assistance, or a family member has taken time off work to care for you
- Lost earnings if you’ve been left unable to work during your recovery
- Travel expenses such as fuel costs or taxis to and from medical appointments
- Therapy costs, including counselling or occupational therapy expenses
However, in order to recover out-of-pocket expenses, you must hold evidence of these financial losses. This might include payslips to show lost earnings, bank statements to show expenses or invoices.
For more information about special damages in contraceptive coil negligence claims, please get in touch with our advisors today.
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How Can I Prove Contraceptive Coil Negligence Occurred?
In order to prove that contraceptive coil negligence occurred, you will need to gather evidence which proves how a medical professional’s negligent treatment led to your harm.
However, you could be wondering what to do first. We’ve provided a simplified list of steps to take in order to prioritise your health whilst strengthening your legal position:
Seek Medical Attention
After suffering harm due to a contraceptive coil, the most important thing you must do is seek medical help. Ensuring to be assessed by a medical professional creates an official record whilst also meaning that you receive the vital medical help you need. For example, you mightn’t be aware of the extent of harm caused by your contraceptive coil until you are examined by a healthcare professional.
Collate Evidence
After you’ve received the medical help you need, you can then begin gathering evidence. This can include a copy of your medical records, any scans, tests or x-rays and financial documents.
Report the Treatment
Reporting the substandard treatment creates an official complaint which could also be used as evidence in your claim. Make sure to report the mistreatment to the NHS directly, or you could speak to the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS).
Keep a Diary
Make sure to note down your pain levels each day, any symptoms and the impact on your daily life. Additionally, record any time taken off work, copies of expenses and any medical appointments you attend.
Seek Legal Help
Getting in touch with a specialist medical negligence solicitor can be invaluable. They can advise whether your claim would have merit, provide an estimate of your compensation payout and navigate the legal complexities on your behalf.
Bring Your Claim Within the Time Limit:
Generally, most claims are subject to a 3 year limitation period, established under the Limitation Act 1980. It’s imperative that your claim is started within the time limits to prevent it from becoming time-barred. Exceptions to this limitation period apply to those without the mental capacity to manage their own claim and those under the age of 18.
For an obligation free consultation, please get in touch with our advisors today. This gives you the opportunity to explore the options available to you, with no requirement to continue your claim.
Can I Claim For Contraceptive Coil Negligence On A No Win No Fee Basis?
Yes, you could bring a contraceptive coil negligence claim on a No Win No Fee basis. You may have heard of this type of claim before, but mightn’t know the benefits that come along with it.
This type of claim utilises a contract called a Conditional Fee Agreement, which offers advantages to our clients. Bringing a case this way would mean you don’t have any upfront solicitors’ fees for one of our experts to start work on your case.
Moreover, you wouldn’t be faced with ongoing solicitors fees whilst your claim is progressing, and most importantly, you wouldn’t have to pay solicitors’ fees towards our their work if your claim was unsuccessful.
Instead, if your claim was successful, a small percentage would be deducted from your compensation. This is our solicitor’s success fee, and is limited in accordance with the Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013, to make sure that our clients receive the bulk of their compensation.
As well as the benefits of a No Win No Fee claim, working with a solicitor from JF Law could offer you:
- Assistance in connecting you with medical specialists who can aid your recovery
- Help with organising an independent medical assessment to examine the extent of harm caused
- Guidance with gathering evidence to build a strong body that supports your claim
- A tailored experience where you can ask any questions you have and feel supported from the very start
- Regular contact about the progression of your claim
- Provide an estimate of your compensation payout
- Fighting tirelessly to secure you a compensation payout that reflects the harm you’ve suffered
These aren’t the only ways in which a solicitor from JF Law can help you. To learn more, please get in touch with our advisors using the contact details below.
Get In Touch With JF Law’s Solicitors
- Call us on 0151 375 9916
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Learn More
Why not read our other guides about:
- How to claim for hysterectomy negligence
- Fertility negligence claims and how we can help
- Make an endometriosis medical negligence claim
Helpful External Resources:
- Helpful information about the IUD
- Guidance on returning to work after a period of sickness
- Eligibility for claiming Statutory Sick Pay
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