Scaphoid Fracture Compensation Claims

At JMW Solicitors, our legal experts have years of experience successfully recovering compensation in scaphoid fracture clinical negligence cases and helping to get the lives of victims back on track.

The scaphoid bone is a small carpal bone located in the wrist. A scaphoid fracture is most typical when there is a fall with hyperextension (where the hand is forced backwards). This is often referred to as a Fall On an Out Stretched Hand (FOOSH).

This type of fracture is difficult to locate on x-ray however a scaphoid fracture should be suspected when there is pain and tenderness, especially in the hollow space between the base of the thumb and the wrist (known as the anatomical snuff box).

Failure to immobilise the wrist or undertake surgery within a few days can often lead to a poor outcome for the injury as the fracture can displace.

Although the majority of scaphoid fractures are diagnosed successfully, a significant proportion of patients are subject to mistakes by medical professionals.

If you feel you might be eligible to claim compensation for scaphoid fracture clinical negligence and want to discuss your options with specialists who have extensive experience dealing with such legal issues, call us on 0800 054 6512 or fill in our online contact form.

The Risks of Scaphoid Fracture Clinical Negligence

At JMW Solicitors, our legal experts have dealt with a wide variety of scaphoid fracture clinical negligence cases, with patients suffering from a range of different problems.

Sometimes clinical negligence at the time of the injury or during surgery can lead to poor mobility in the wrist, stiffness and pain. There is also a chance of developing arthritis in the wrist. Another serious result of a missed scaphoid fracture can be avascular necrosis (death of the bone due to a lack of bloody supply).

A failure to diagnose a scaphoid fracture can have a huge affect on the life of the victim, potentially leading to long term disability which can affect one’s ability to work.

This is why expert legal advice and - if the case is ultimately successful - compensation is so important, as it increases the chance of the client's quality of life improving considerably.

Contact Our Scaphoid Fracture Clinical Negligence Experts Today

If you want to discuss your options with a team of friendly clinical negligence experts and receive comprehensive and easy-to-understand advice on launching a compensation claim, call us on 0800 054 6512 or fill in the online contact form at the side of the page.

We are always happy to help in any way we can, so please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.