Following an investigation that found dozens of failures in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP) Service at Rotherham Hospital, we can help you to claim compensation if you were affected.
We can help you to make a group claim, where you can share expenses with fellow claimants. Contact us today to discuss what happened in a free initial consultation.
The background
Health bosses at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust commissioned an external review after the death or avoidable harm of 68 patients. These patients were all treated using an Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography (ERCP).
ERCPs are done to diagnose and treat problems affecting the:
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Bile ducts
- Gallbladder.
The procedure combines X-ray and endoscopy and can also be used to remove gallstones and take tissue samples for analysis.
The Royal College of Physicians carried out the review and found failures in the care of 58 patients. The report also stated that 25 patients "suffered some degree of harm".
The service was suspended in July 2021, and after "a cluster of adverse incidents and complications", patients were transferred to Sheffield.
How can Irwin Mitchell’s medical negligence solicitors help?
Our expert medical negligence solicitors have represented the family of Val Burkill, who died of sepsis after having ERCP at Rotherham Hospital.
If you were affected by medical negligence at Rotherham Hospital, we can help you make either an individual or group claim.
Why choose Irwin Mitchell to help you make a group claim against Rotherham Hospital?
Our specialist medical negligence team is the largest in the UK, many who work from our Sheffield office. We’ve decades of experience in successfully representing clients in a wide range of group claims.
We cut the legal jargon and make sure you’re fully informed every step of the way in plain English.
We work closely with CORLA, who are known as group action specialists. Some of our most publicised cases include group claims against:
Our solicitors work flexibly based around your needs, including whether you’d rather meet in-person, either at home or in hospital or in one of our many offices around the UK. We can also speak via phone or video call if you’d prefer.
We can also refer you to our Support and Rehabilitation Coordinators, who can help you to access the specialist help you need to make as full a recovery as possible. Our Welfare Benefits team are also here to help you understand which means-tested benefits you could be entitled to claim as a result of the medical negligence you experienced.
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