Recent news reports have indicated that vascular surgeon Neil Hopper, formerly of Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, has been charged with fraud. While the charges reportedly do not relate to his professional conduct with patients, it is understandable that former patients may have questions or concerns about the care they received.
If you were a patient of Neil Hopper and have any concerns about the treatment you received from him, it is important to understand your options. Speaking to a specialist medical negligence solicitor can help you in obtaining your medical records and arranging independent medical opinions to determine if the standard of care you received fell below acceptable levels. If negligence is found to have caused you harm, a solicitor can help you pursue compensation for any losses, including pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and costs of ongoing care or rehabilitation.
How we can help
While the current charges against Mr. Hopper are not related to patient care, the existence of such serious allegations can understandably raise concerns for former patients. Taking proactive steps to understand your legal position is a reasonable and prudent course of action if you have any doubts about the care you received.
If negligence is found to have caused you harm, one of our expert solicitors can help you pursue compensation for any losses, including pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and costs of ongoing care or rehabilitation. To have a chat about any concerns you have with a member of our team call us on 0800 044 8488 or fill in our contact form here so we can call you back at a time convenient for you.
