You can claim weight loss injection compensation if you have been avoidably harmed as a result of receiving substandard care from a healthcare provider. We have all recently heard about the potentially life-altering benefits of weight loss injections. Specifically, how they support weight management, promote healthy lifestyles, boost confidence, and even prevent serious long-term illnesses. However, these injections can have serious health impacts if they are not used or administered safely.
Key Takeaways
- Weight loss injections are a type of medication used to manage obesity, promote healthy eating, and prevent long-term weight-related illnesses.
- Some side effects associated with weight loss injections include gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting and diarrhoea, gallbladder and liver damage and fatigue.
- Weight loss injection negligence can involve prescription errors, inadequate guidance, or failure to monitor for side effects.
- Substandard care can lead patients to suffer cardiac issues, allergic reactions, and organ damage.
- Our excellent solicitors are specialists in medical negligence claims and can offer their expert support on No Win No Fee terms.
If you or a loved one has experienced weight loss injection negligence, you deserve legal representation that takes the time to understand your situation and provide you with the compassionate, expert support you need during this time. That is where the dedicated solicitors at Accident Claims come in. As you navigate the physical, emotional, and financial fallout, your solicitor will do all they can to help you stay focused on your recovery.
Contact our advisors today to have a free consultation to explore your options for making a medical negligence weight loss injection claim. Our helpline is available 24/7, so please reach out anytime by:
- Ringing 0800 073 8801
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- Can I Claim Weight Loss Injection Compensation?
- What Weight Loss Injections Are Available?
- Who Can Weight Loss Injection Compensation Be Claimed Against?
- What Are Some Weight Loss Injection Negligence Examples?
- How Much Weight Loss Injection Compensation Could I Get?
- Evidence To Support A Weight Loss Injection Negligence Claim
- How Long Will I Have To Claim For Weight Loss Injection Negligence?
- Weight Loss Injection Compensation With Accident Claims
- No Win No Fee Weight Loss Injection Compensation Claim
- Learn More
Can I Claim Weight Loss Injection Compensation?
Yes, you may pursue a weight loss injection compensation claim and receive legal support from our specialist medical negligence solicitors at Accident Claims. However, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- You were owed a duty of care. All medical professionals, within the NHS or private sectors, owe their patients a duty of care. This means they must perform the professional, minimum standard of care expected of them. That obligation can encompass hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.
- The medical professional breached their duty of care. Any substandard care, such as negligent conduct or omissions, places a healthcare provider in breach of their duty of care. With weight loss injection treatment, a breach may occur if the dosage is incorrect or if check-up appointments are not made.
- You suffered avoidable or unnecessary harm. This harm must be a direct result of the breach and be demonstrably avoidable. It may be physical or psychological, resulting in minor short-term or severe long-term suffering.
So, if you meet this criteria, you may be able to pursue a weight loss injection claim. It’s important to be mindful that weight loss injections can have poor outcomes, even when your medical team meet the standards required of them. The main thing for claiming is that the harm you suffered was avoidable and caused by negligent care.
Can Weight Loss Injection Compensation Be Claimed On Behalf Of A Loved One?
Yes, weight loss injection compensation may be claimed on behalf of a loved one who cannot pursue it independently. In such circumstances, claims can be pursued with the help of a litigation friend.
Anyone over the age of 18 may take on this role on behalf of minors and those lacking mental capacity, as neither category can claim without the help of an eligible adult. However, they must act in the claimant’s best interests throughout the claims process.
Some of a litigation friend’s responsibilities include:
- Making legal decisions and signing legal documents
- Collecting evidence to establish third-party liability
- Handling correspondence with solicitors and third parties
- Keeping the claimant up to date with their claim
When acting as a litigation friend for a weight loss injection negligence claim, you can get support from one of our solicitors through the process.
Contact our advisors to find out if you are eligible to claim weight loss injection compensation for yourself or a loved one with Accident Claims.
What Weight Loss Injections Are Available?
There are several weight loss injections available in the UK as prescription medications to promote weight loss and maintain a healthy body and lifestyle.
The table below provides examples of the types of weight loss injections available through legitimate healthcare services.
| Brand Name | Active Ingredient | Type | Is It Weight Loss Approved? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wegovy | Semaglutide | Inject weekly | Approved for weight loss |
| Mounjaro / Zepbound | Tirzepatide | Inject weekly | Approved for weight loss |
| Saxenda | Liraglutide | Inject daily | Approved for weight loss |
| Ozempic | Semaglutide | Inject weekly | Approved for diabetes and is used for weight loss off label |
Some online sellers illegally offer weight loss injections that are not clinically approved and may cause severe harm to those using them. So, it is important to receive an authentic weight loss injection from a medical professional working at an official practice. This ensures you receive accurate advice, information, and support when receiving such treatment.
If you have suffered unnecessarily due to weight loss injection negligence, please reach out to our advisors to share your situation in confidence.
4.8 (948 reviews)Who Can Weight Loss Injection Compensation Be Claimed Against?
Weight loss injection compensation may be claimed against any healthcare provider who has caused unnecessary patient harm due to substandard care, whether in the public or private sectors.
You can find examples of medical providers who may be liable for weight loss injection negligence below.
The National Health Service
Medical professionals working for the National Health Service (NHS) owe their patients a duty of care. So, if their negligent conduct or omissions resulted in you or a loved one suffering unnecessary harm related to having a weight loss injection, you may be able to pursue a claim against the NHS.
Compensation awarded for successful medical negligence claims is paid out by NHS Resolution. This is an arm’s length body within the UK Department of Health and Social Care that is tasked with handling and resolving claims on behalf of NHS trusts.
Private Doctors, Nurses Or Pharmacists
As with public healthcare professionals, anyone who works in the private sector, such as doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, has an obligation to deliver the correct standard of patient care. So, if their treatment regarding you or a loved one’s weight loss injection was substandard, there may be grounds to claim compensation.
In these cases, claims are directed against the private healthcare facilities’ insurance providers, who will be responsible for paying out medical negligence compensation.
Non-Licensed Weight Loss Injection Sellers
It is fairly common to find weight loss injections from non-licensed sellers, despite this being illegal. However, when receiving weight loss injections from online, social media platforms, or black market sources, you are still owed a duty of care.
Therefore, if you or a loved one suffered unnecessary or avoidable harm due to negligent weight loss injection treatment, you may be eligible to pursue a claim against the seller. They typically have insurance policies in place to cover any compensation awarded.
Contact our advisors today to see if you can start a claim against a healthcare provider for weight loss injection negligence.
What Are Some Weight Loss Injection Negligence Examples?
Examples of weight loss injection negligence can involve prescription errors, failures to obtain informed consent, and poor patient monitoring. Here are some examples of this in practice:
- Unnecessary prescriptions: Despite having a weight below the clinical BMI threshold, you are prescribed weight loss injections for metabolic support. This unnecessary treatment causes gastrointestinal issues.
- Wrong prescriptions: A pharmacist dispenses a higher dose than prescribed due to misreading, leading you to experience decreased muscle mass and mobility problems.
- Inadequate monitoring: Your doctor prescribes weight loss injections without providing regular monitoring or scheduling follow-up appointments. Their inaction leads them to miss the signs of kidney damage, resulting in long-term issues.
- Insufficient injection guidance: Your GP fails to provide information on how to safely administer the injection, causing you to suffer lacerations at the injection site and develop an infection that turns into sepsis.
- Lack of consent: A doctor prescribes weight-loss injections without obtaining informed consent or discussing the risks. You subsequently experience an allergic reaction and suffer organ damage, a risk of which you had not been made aware.
- Disregarding warning signs: You are exhibiting signs of malnutrition and deteriorating mental health, but your GP recommends that you still receive weight loss injection treatment. This failure to monitor results in long-term damage to your bowels.
Regardless of how a healthcare provider was negligent with your weight loss injection treatment, discuss this with our advisors to find out if you are eligible to claim compensation.
How Much Weight Loss Injection Compensation Could I Get?
The amount of weight loss injection compensation you may be awarded depends on the extent of the physical or psychological harm you suffered, together with the broader impact on your daily life and finances. Your pain and suffering will come under the head of claim called general damages.
When valuing this part of your compensation, your solicitor may refer to an independent medical assessor’s report to determine the extent of your suffering. They may also consider the suggested brackets of compensation found in the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG) to inform their calculations.
The JCG is an extensive list of various types of harm and illnesses, presented alongside their guideline brackets. With the exception of the initial entry, you can find some of these in the table below. However, as the figures are suggestive, they are not guaranteed.
| Injuries/Illnesses | Severity | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Forms of Very Severe Harm and Significant Financial Losses (e.g. Therapy Costs, Lost Earnings, Necessary Purchases) | Very severe | Up to £500,000 plus |
| Kidney (a) | Both kidneys lost or seriously and permanently damaged | £206,730 to £256,780 |
| Kidney (b) | Kidney function completely lost | Up to £78,080 |
| Kidney (c) | 1 kidney lost, other undamaged | £37,550 to £54,760 |
| Total Incontinence | Bowel and urinary function completely lost | Up to £224,790 |
| Bowel (b) | Natural function completely lost | Up to £183,190 |
| Bowel (c) | Persisting passive incontinence and faecal urgency | In the region of £97,530 |
| Bowel (d) | Severe abdominal harm and function impairment | £54,420 to £85,100 |
| Non-Traumatic Harm to Digestive System (i) | Severe toxicosis and acute pain that is serious | £46,900 to £64,070 |
| Non-Traumatic Harm to Digestive System (ii) | Serious, short-lived effects, including vomiting and diarrhoea | £11,640 to £23,430 |
Can I Claim Financial Losses As Part Of Weight Loss Injection Compensation?
Yes, you may claim for financial losses as part of your weight loss injection compensation if these costs resulted from unnecessary harm caused by substandard care. Financial losses are calculated under the head of claim special damages, which may cover:
- Lost earnings and work benefits such as bonuses
- Costs towards private medical treatment and prescriptions, including antidepressants
- Payments for mental health services, ranging from counselling to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Travel costs for going to and from appointments
- Special equipment costs, like blood pressure monitors or a recovery bed
You will be required to provide evidence when claiming special damages. It is therefore helpful to keep a record of payslips, bills, and receipts that document financial losses.
Contact our advisors for more information on weight loss injection compensation and how to claim for special damages.
Evidence To Support A Weight Loss Injection Negligence Claim
Your medical reports, test results, and copies of consent forms can be used as evidence to support your weight loss injection claim. This may consist of any information, documents, or reports that demonstrate how your healthcare provider acted negligently and caused you to suffer unnecessarily.
For the best chance of a successful claim, it is important to get as much evidence as you can. If you need help collecting it, one of our solicitors can use their expertise to support you.
You can find further details on proving medical negligence in our evidence guide or by getting in touch with our advisors.
How Long Will I Have To Claim For Weight Loss Injection Negligence?
You will typically have 3 years to start a claim for weight loss injection negligence, a time limit that is set by the Limitation Act 1980.
This may commence on the date of the negligent conduct or the date you first became aware of it. So, it is best to keep a record of any important dates.
Our limitation period guide provides more information on time limits and when they may apply. You can also learn more by contacting our friendly advisors.
Weight Loss Injection Compensation With Accident Claims
One of the specialist medical negligence solicitors here at Accident Claims can help you pursue weight loss injection compensation with expert support that puts you first from start to finish.
We understand that deciding to seek legal representation is never done lightly. So, you can trust that one of our dedicated and professional solicitors will be by your side to help you seek justice and secure compensation to get your life back on track.
There are many benefits to pursuing compensation with Accident Claims, and your solicitor can:
- Utilise their legal skills, knowledge and experience to clearly explain the claims process and legal jargon
- Set you up with an independent medical assessment
- Help you access mental health services, such as counselling
- Assist you in collecting evidence to build a strong foundation for your claim
- Aim to secure a fair and reasonable payout through an expert approach to negotiations
- Help you apply for interim payments to cover any immediate costs
If you would like to learn more about the services our solicitors at Accident Claims offer, please get in touch with our advisors.
No Win No Fee Weight Loss Injection Compensation Claim
Our solicitors at Accident Claims offer their services on a No Win No Fee basis under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This means you can seek professional legal support for your weight loss injection claim with the knowledge of the following:
- You won’t pay a service fee to pursue weight loss injection compensation
- There will be no service fees charged during the claims process
- Your solicitor will not request a service fee if your claim is unsuccessful
You will pay your solicitor a small success fee if you receive compensation. This will be taken as a legally capped percentage of that compensation, ensuring the largest share stays with you.
Contact Accident Claims
Contact Accident Claims today for a free consultation regarding your eligibility to pursue a weight loss injection claim by:
- Calling our advisors on 0800 703 8801 to discuss the circumstances of the medical negligence
- Messaging them on live chat
- Filling out an online claim form
Our advisors are available to discuss your claim 24 hours a day.
Learn More
Learn more about medical negligence claims by reading the guides linked below:
- Answers to our medical negligence FAQs
- Learn about what is classed as medical negligence
- A guide explaining how to claim for delayed treatment
References:
- Access mental health services, NHS.UK
- Information about treatment for obesity, NHS.UK
- Find a close emergency treatment centre, NHS.UK
We appreciate you reading our guide, which explains how to claim weight loss injection compensation with our specialist solicitors at Accident Claims.
