Neurosurgery negligence claims

What are the time limits for making a claim?

Anyone who wishes to make a claim for compensation following neurosurgery, will generally have 3 years from the date of when the alleged negligence occurred, to bring a claim before the court. 

In the unfortunate event that the negligence led to the death of a loved one, the family have 3 years from the date of death in which to bring a claim before the court. If the death can be linked directly to the negligence, then there are additional sums that can be included in the claim. We can ensure that these are correctly included in a claim. 

If you would like to speak to a medical negligence specialist about pursuing a claim for compensation call us on 0203 817 9430 for some free initial advice without obligation or complete our online enquiry form and a member of the team will contact you as soon as possible to discuss your situation.

What is neurosurgery?

Neurosurgery covers the treatment of patients with disorders of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) and of the peripheral system (nerves and the spine). 

When might neurosurgery be used?

• Bleeding inside the skull (surgery relieves pressure on the brain and repairs damaged blood vessels)

• Congenital defects such as hydrocephalus or ‘fluid on the brain’ (surgery can involve a tube being inserted into the excess fluid on the brain to drain it away - this surgery is also sometimes required in meningitis cases)  

• Cartoid artery blockage (surgery aims to restore normal blood flow to the brain)

• Trigeminal neuralgia (microvascular decompression surgery aims to relieve the pain and muscle twitching by relieving the compressed nerve) 

• Pituitary tumours (generally removed during surgery through a hollow space in the skull)

• Brain tumours (a cut is made in the scalp and a small part of the skull is removed to allow removal of the tumour)

• Epilepsy (surgery can be undertaken to try to stop/limit seizures or make them less severe)