Failed Vasectomy
Failed Vascectomy?
Can You Claim Compensation?
If you have reached the often difficult decision to undergo a vasectomy operation, the last thing you want or expect is to discover some months later that your partner is pregnant. If this has happened, you will be wanting some answers. Why has it failed, and what are you now going to do with your surprise pregnancy? Our guide is designed to give you some more information so that you can consider your options.
How Does A Failed Vasectomy Happen?
Unfortunately a failed vasectomy can happen more than you would expect. It usually takes at least four months for traces of semen to disappear from an ejaculation. After the operation your surgeon should explain these risks, and warn you against unprotected sex until your tests are clear. Failure to do this can result in a negligence claim.
Another potential cause of a failed vasectomy is that the vas deferens tubes that carry the semen may naturally rejoin. If this happens another operation will be required with a gap left between the tubes to prevent them from rejoining again. Even so, a second operation carries an increased risk of failure.
Can You Make A Failed Vasectomy Claim?
This will very much depend on your individual circumstances. On occasions the surgeon can cut the wrong item, cutting a ligament instead of the vas deferens tubes. Or he can fail to advise you to only attempt protected sexual intercourse. Our expert solicitors will ask you all of the relevant questions to discover whether you do have a valid claim. They will then be able to advise you of your options so that you can then decide whether you wish to take any further action. Often they can help you under a conditional fee agreement with no costs payable by you if you lose or win your claim.
What Compensation Are You Likely To Receive?
The law now states that for an unwanted pregnancy the award should be as follows:
- £15,000 for the infringement of the right to limit your family size
- £5,000 for the pain and suffering of the birth
- Compensation for loss of earnings during maternity leave
- The additional costs of new prams etc
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