Mrs B brought a claim on behalf of the Estate of her Deceased son Mr M, against the Defendant Trust as a result of negligent care and treatment.
The Case of Mr. M
Mr M exhibited a number of symptoms in line with deteriorating mental health however, the Defendant Trust initially failed to notice the same and therefore, negligently discharged Mr M from their care. The Defendant Trust’s failure to establish an appropriate diagnosis and management plan led to Mr M subsequently being arrested and imprisoned. These events caused significant distress to Mr M and exacerbated his pre-existing psychiatric condition. Mr M was eventually placed under the care of the Defendant Trust and spent a period of time receiving treatment and care.
The Defendant Trust's Failures
The Defendant Trust failed to establish an adequate discharge plan, failed to monitor Mr M following his discharge and failed to arrange the necessary follow up appointments. As a result of the same, Mr M suffered a further deterioration in his psychiatric condition and unfortunately took his own life.
Expert Evidence and Liability
Garratts Solicitors obtained supportive expert evidence from a Consultant Psychiatrist which identified that the Defendant Trust’s failure to identify the underlying psychiatric condition from which Mr M suffered and, thereafter, their failure to establish a suitable discharge plan and ensure Mr M was monitored constituted a breach of their duty of care. As a result, the Defendant Trust were held to be liable for the pain, injury, suffering, loss of amenity and were held to have caused the death of Mr M.
Compensation and Clinical Negligence Assistance
Garratts Solicitors assisted Mrs B in obtaining £22,000.00 in compensation.
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