Damages recovered for injuries and losses sustained due to negligent treatment at the Royal Liverpool Hospital

TY v Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Trust

Richard Malloy, a specialist Medical Negligence Solicitor at Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors, recovers damages for injuries and losses sustained due to negligent treatment at the Royal Liverpool Hospital. The Deceased attended hospital in a confused and agitated state. She was left unsupervised, fell fracturing her hip and sadly died a short time after surgery.

Facts of the case

Richard Malloy at Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors was instructed by the family of the deceased. The case was investigated and formal allegations were put to the hospital Trust including that they;

• Failed to properly implement the Trust Falls Risk Assessment Decision (FRAD) policy. Patients admitted to the Trust via the Emergency Department require a FRAD to be completed once they are designated as an inpatient. The Trust failed to undertake a FRAD. Had this been done it would have identified the deceased as being at a high risk of falls requiring a falls Care Plan which would have identified that 1:1 supervision was required at all times because of confusion, leg swelling and general fatigue;

• Left the deceased unsupervised in a cubicle on her own.

• Failed to ensure that safe staffing levels were maintained at all times and/or that there were sufficient staff available to provide supervision.

• But for the lack of supervision the deceased would not have fallen.

As a result of the fall the deceased suffered a fracture at the neck of her right femur necessitating a Right Hemiarthroplasty. Whilst it was noted that the surgery was without complication she sadly did not regain consciousness and died a short time later.

It was alleged that but for the fall she would not have died and despite co-morbidities she would have enjoyed many more years of life.

The Defendant investigated the matter and thereafter admitted liability in full as well as proving a formal written apology for the substandard care.

Following negotiations the Parties reached a negotiated settlement in which the Defendant agreed to pay damages in respect of pain and suffering, loss of love and affection as well as funeral expenses and the family’s legal costs. The case settled without the need for Court Proceedings to be commenced.

Richard Malloy is a Solicitor and Head of Medical Negligence at Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors. Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors are Solicitors who specialise in obtaining compensation for clients who have sustained injuries as a result of Medical Negligence. We deal with claims for compensation against hospitals (both NHS and Private), dentists, general practitioners, pharmacists and opticians. We have offices in Liverpool City Centre, Allerton, Garston Village and Golders Green, London. We offer a free initial case assessment and No Win No  Fee Funding is available To enquire contact a member of our Medical Negligence new enquiries team on 0151 236 5000, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or complete our online contact form.