Nerve Damage to the Face - ENT Negligence

Nerve Damage to the Face After ENT Treatment

Scarring or nerve damage can be horrific, no matter where on the body it occurs, but in many cases our scars and blemishes can be hidden under clothing. Not so when the scarring or nerve damage happens to someone’s face – then it is much harder to conceal.

Surgery of any kind comes with associated risks: doctors must be clear that the potential dangers of any surgical intervention are balanced against the benefits of the potential outcome. In cases such as removing a cancerous tumour, it is likely that the removal is critical in order to stop metastasis – cancer cells spreading through the body – but the surgery must be performed incredibly delicately to avoid any unnecessary damage to any part of the body from which it is removed, particularly the face.

Facial nerve damage can be particularly debilitating as it can have serious physical and psychological implications on anyone who suffers from it. From a physical side of things it can make eating and drinking difficult, can involve a loss or restriction of vision and can often involve physical pain and discomfort. In addition to this are the psychological issues that can be caused when the face that we present to the world each day does not look as it should. Not only that, we use our faces for a huge range of non-verbal communications such as smiling or frowning, and losing those abilities can be horrendous.

Facial nerve damage can occur for a variety of reasons, sometimes it can be unavoidable due to the location or size of a tumour, in other cases it can occur as a result of a misplaced scalpel or even a slip of the surgeon’s hand, but no matter how it happens, patients can be left with a serious uphill battle both physically and mentally.

If you or someone you care for has suffered nerve damage to the face during surgery, it is quite plausible that you could be eligible to make a claim for compensation. Depending on the nature of the injury, damages might be awarded to make up for the pain and suffering, but in more serious cases where income might have been lost, or additional expenses incurred, then these losses must also be accounted for. Our friendly solicitors have many years of experience in handling cases of nerve damage to the face and will swiftly be able to advise you as to whether making a claim is the best way forward. Contact us today and let us see how we can help you get the pay-out you and your family deserve.