Nerve Injury Caused by Medical Negligence

Nerve injuries can cause long-term pain, loss of function, or even permanent disability. When that injury was avoidable, caused by surgical errors, poor technique, or failure to act, it’s not just unfortunate, it’s medical negligence.

At Marley Solicitors, we help clients hold doctors, surgeons, and hospitals accountable when negligent care causes nerve damage. We fight for full compensation.

What is a medically negligent nerve injury?

A nerve injury becomes a legal issue when it was caused by substandard medical treatment, including:

• Surgery performed without proper care or planning
• Poor anaesthetic technique (e.g., epidural or spinal injections)
• Failure to identify or protect nerves during procedures
• Incorrect use of surgical instruments or force
• Delayed treatment of infections, fractures, or compartment syndrome
• Dental negligence leading to nerve damage in the mouth or jaw
• Misdiagnosis or late treatment of neurological conditions

If you’ve been left with numbness, weakness, chronic pain, or mobility issues after treatment, you may have a claim.

Common causes of nerve damage in medical negligence claims

• Botched surgery (orthopaedic, spinal, gynaecological, cosmetic)
• Incorrect or misplaced injections (e.g., nerve blocks, anaesthesia)
• Improper handling of fractures or dislocations
• Compartment syndrome left untreated too long
• Dental treatment errors causing trigeminal nerve or lingual nerve damage
• Birth injuries affecting the baby’s brachial plexus or spinal cord
• Failure to diagnose nerve compression (e.g., herniated disc)

The lasting impact of nerve injuries

Nerve damage isn’t always visible, but it can destroy quality of life:

• Numbness or burning pain
• Muscle weakness or paralysis
• Loss of coordination or balance
• Chronic shooting or stabbing pain
• Bladder or bowel dysfunction (in cases of spinal/nerve root injuries)
• Psychological trauma or depression due to loss of mobility

You don’t have to live with the consequences in silence, especially when the injury could’ve been avoided.

Do I have a claim?

You may have a claim if:

• Your symptoms started after a procedure or treatment
• You were not warned about the risk of nerve injury
• You’ve had to undergo corrective surgery or long-term rehab
• You lost function, sensation, or movement in a part of your body
• A clear mistake was made that directly caused nerve damage

We’ll assess your case honestly and quickly. If there’s a claim to be made, we’ll pursue it hard.

Why choose Marley Solicitors?

Because nerve injury claims are complex, and you need a solicitor that’s built for this fight.

• Medical negligence specialists with a track record of serious injury claims
• No win, no fee: Nothing to pay unless we win
• Top-tier independent medical experts to support your case
• Clear communication: Straight answers, no legal jargon

We take your case seriously, and we take hospitals and insurers head-on.

What compensation can you claim?

• General damages for pain, loss of function, or disability
• Cost of rehabilitation, physiotherapy, or occupational therapy
• On-going medical care or specialist treatment
• Assistive equipment or home adaptations
• Loss of earnings or earning potential
• Psychological trauma and emotional distress
• Care and support needs (even if provided by family)

In serious cases, nerve injury claims can result in six- or seven-figure settlements, especially when long-term care or permanent disability is involved.

Time limits – Don’t delay

You have 3 years from the date of the injury, or the date you first realised your symptoms were caused by medical negligence.

For children or those lacking mental capacity, different rules apply, contact us and we’ll explain exactly how it works.

Start your nerve injury negligence claim today

You didn’t choose to live in pain, lose movement, or face permanent disability. If it was caused by negligent care, we’ll help you fight back.

Call us now on 01772 282600
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Your health may be damaged, but your rights aren’t.