Deep vein thrombosis following caesarean delivery

Our client had a caesarean section for the delivery of her twins. 

Prior to the operation her risk of developing a post-operative blood clot was assessed, which is standard practice, however she was wrongly assessed to be at lower risk when in fact she should have been assessed as intermediate risk. Unfortunately, she went on to develop a deep vein thrombosis of the leg. Whilst the clot could be dispersed with treatment, it has left her with permanent discomfort in the leg and requiring repeat procedures to avoid the affected vein re-blocking. If she had been properly assessed as intermediate risk, she would have received a 10 day course of blood thinners which would have avoided the blood clot. In fact, she only received blood thinners for four days.

The claim was fully defended but eventually a full admission of liability was made when it was pointed out they had failed to follow guidelines in terms of assessment and treatment. The claim was settled in the sum of £50,000.00.

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