Anaesthetic awareness during surgery to repair pelvic floor

Mrs Sams was undergoing surgery for the repair of her pelvic floor. During the operation she regained consciousness for a period of between 8 and 15 minutes and was able to see her reflection in the theatre lights, feel incisions and hear voices. She suffered a severe stress reaction after the operation.

We pursued a claim for the psychiatric injury suffered by Mrs Sams as a result of the hospital’s failure to ensure that she was properly anaesthetised.

Compensation: £16,500

Anaesthetic awareness during eye surgery

Mr Henry was undergoing surgery on his eye to remove a cataract and insert a corneal implant. Mr Henry was awake during the procedure and was given only anaesthetic eye drops. The drops proved to be inadequate and Mr Henry suffered extreme pain and distress during the full course of the operation.

We pursued a claim for Mr Henry as the surgery on the basis that the operation should have been done under a general anaesthetic.

Compensation: £2,000

These are genuine case studies, although the names of our clients have been changed to protect their right to privacy and confidentiality.