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Needle Injury Compensation
A needle injury, sometimes known as a needlestick injury, sharps injury or a puncture wound, is used to describe an incident in which an individual’s skin is pierced by a hypodermic needle or sharp medical device such as a scalpel.
Suffering from a needle injury can have severe consequences. If the sharp object perforates the body in a dangerous place, the injury could lead to significant health issues, and there is the possibility of further suffering should the needle be contaminated in some way.
The specialist team at Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors believes that if you have suffered from a needle injury at the hands of a medical professional, you should seek the best legal guidance possible to receive financial compensation. We have worked tirelessly to help countless individuals make a successful needle stick injury claim that covers all suffering incurred, whether physical, emotional, or financial.
Speak to our specialist team on a no-obligation chat on 0161 464 6765 or fill in our contact form here and we will get back to you at our earliest convenience.
Contact our experienced and knowledgeable solicitors today to discuss your needle injury claim by calling 0161 464 6765 or complete our online enquiry form and we will be in touch at a time that is suitable for you.
How we work
At Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors, we believe that a medical professional has the duty to deliver a good standard of care, and if this level of care is not met, then they should be held accountable for the pain and suffering they have caused. Incurring a needle injury can have considerable detriments to your physical and emotional health, and we will strive to ensure that you receive the financial compensation you deserve.
Having helped numerous victims of needle injuries make successful claims for compensation, we know how much such an injury can impact your life, and how receiving financial compensation can help to alleviate some of the pressure incurred due to the injury.
Our empathetic process ensures that you are regularly informed of any updates on your case, so that you are fully aware of its status, working through jargon-free communication as swiftly as possible to help you secure the compensation to which you are entitled.
Why choose us?
Thanks to our extensive experience in the needle injury claims process, we deliver a streamlined service that is sympathetic and approachable throughout, so that you are given all the support you need while understanding how the legal process works.
At Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors, our needle stick injury claim process operates on a no-win, no-fee basis. This is because we understand the full extent that a needle injury can have, including the potential financial implications. As such, should your needle injury claim be unsuccessful, you will not bear the burden of additional financial losses.
In order to make a successful needle injury claim, there are numerous steps and factors, all of which are to provide sufficient substantial evidence in order to prove liability on behalf of the medical professional at fault. As such, this process can take time, but we will ensure that you are kept up to date throughout the process, and will endeavour to get you the financial compensation you deserve as soon as it is possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as a needle injury?
The impact of a needlestick injury is not restricted to the physical puncturing of the skin. Further bruising, internal bleeding, tenderness, and skin discomfort are all common immediate products of this medical negligence.
Furthermore, suffering from a needle injury can lead to severe health conditions, should the sharp object be contaminated. As such, if you have contracted a blood-borne virus or infection due to your injury, we will include this in your claim for medical negligence.
There is a chance that the needle was contaminated with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). If you have suffered a needle injury, you should seek urgent medical attention to negate the risk of infection.
What is the time limit for needle injury claims?
The time limit for all medical negligence in the UK, including needle injuries, is three years. The time limit begins from the date that the negligence occurred - or if you only realised you were a victim of medical negligence at a later date, then the time limit begins from this later date.
The three-year time limit is to have started the compensation claim, and not the limit by which you must have it completed. As long as the claim process has begun within three years, you will be able to pursue compensation. However, as the process can involve multiple parties and the gathering of lots of evidence, you should give yourself the best chance of making your claim successful by starting the process as soon as possible.
Can I make an NHS needle stick injury claim?
Yes - whether the needle injury you suffered was at the hands of an NHS practitioner or a private healthcare provider, the law states that all medical professionals have a duty of care to their patients. As such, if this expected level of care was not delivered, you are likely due compensation.
Get in touch
If you have suffered from a needle injury from a medical professional, you are likely due compensation. Having helped many victims make a successful claim, Graham Coffey & Co. Solicitors is the best suited to help you through the process. Start the process of a needle injury claim today before it is too late by speaking to our team of specialist lawyers on 0161 464 6765 or by filling out our contact form.
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