Higgs LLP

Jane* suffered bilateral foot drop, loss of tissue and muscle, and has had to undergo a lengthy period of rehabilitation after developing Compartment Syndrome following a long surgical procedure. However, Jane was supported and guided by Charlotte Measures, a Legal Director in our medical negligence team, to make a claim and this resulted in Jane receiving a £535,000 settlement as compensation. "Compartment syndrome is an increase in pressure inside a muscle, which restricts blood flow and causes pain. The muscles in the lower legs and forearms are commonly affected. There are two types of compartment syndrome: acute and ch..