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Kidney Failure and Injury Compensation Claims
We may be able to assist you with a kidney injury compensation claim, such as compensation for loss of kidney. Get in touch today to speak to our advisers on 0333 358 3034 or contact us via our website, we are here to help you.
Kidney Injury Compensation
The two primary forms of kidney injury are:
- Acute Kidney injury
- Chronic Kidney Disease
Dehydration and diabetes can be the cause of such injuries but sometimes they could be down to workplace or medical negligence.
Chronic Kidney Disease Claims
Abnormal kidney function or structure is the key sign of chronic kidney damage. This usually develops over a prolonged period. The physical symptoms may not become clear until late in the process when the kidney is barely functioning. Common symptoms include:
- Swollen ankles
- Breathlessness
- Blood in the urine
- Weight loss
Industrial disease claims can be successful, but will need to show that some exposure to hazardous chemicals has occurred, such as:
- Arsenic
- Barium
- Cadmium
- Lead
- Manganese
- Mercury
- Uranium
In most Chronic Kidney Disease claims the employer will be held responsible when negligence can be proven.
There is a duty of care that employers have to abide by and they should take reasonable measures to protect their employees from hazardous substances. If they fail to do this then they could be held negligent. Examples of their duties include:
- Maintaining equipment and ensuring that facilities are in good working order
- Supply control measures, e.g. ventilation, PPE and masks etc.
- Risk assessment to identify hazards and control them
- Monitor health
- Provide training on any risks and procedures to follow
A failure to carry out the above duties will make it likely that your employer could be held culpable for your kidney disease diagnosis.
TRY THE ONLINE ELIGIBILITY CHECKERAcute Kidney Injury Claims
A quick decline in the function of your kidney is known as an acute kidney injury. This generally occurs due to sudden or recent trauma to the kidney, following, for example, a car accident. An acute kidney injury could lead to a minor loss of kidney function or total failure. This condition can often be the result of a complication due to another event, such as dehydration, significant blood loss, severe injury, or medication.
The main symptoms of acute kidney injury are:
- High blood pressure
- Vomiting
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Abdominal pains
- Swollen ankles, feet and hands
- Lack of urine production
- Tiredness
- Insomnia
This condition frequently occurs in hospitals where medical professionals may have failed to investigate or interpret the available data. In this case, the hospital or an individual would be liable for negligence that took place and you may be entitled to make a claim for medical negligence.
Kidney or renal failure is a very serious condition that can have severe, life-changing consequences.
GENERAL AND SPECIAL DAMAGES
All personal injury cases are unique and so the amount of compensation that is awarded in each case is also unique. The amount of compensation that is awarded is determined by looking at two distinct factors – general damages and special damages.
GENERAL DAMAGES
The pain and suffering that your injuries have caused is the main factor that is used to determine how much compensation you are owed.
SPECIAL DAMAGES
However, compensation also takes into account any financial losses that you might have suffered as a result of your injuries, such as a loss of earnings due to being unable to return to work.
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To learn more and to discuss your potential claim in confidence, contact our team on 0333 358 3034. Alternatively, complete our online contact form to arrange an initial no-obligation telephone consultation with a member of our expert team.
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