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dispute between the experts after expert joint discussions to try and narrow the issues had taken place.
Following the liability settlement, the defendant
released a significant interim damages payment to PB.
This allowed PB to instruct a case manager, who
helped him access much-needed therapies and equipment. He was also able to employ a support worker
instead of relying on family members for assistance as
he had been.
Mr George Ampat
Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon
FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Mr Ampat works as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Royal
Liverpool University Hospitals and is a Clinical Teacher at the
School of Medicine, University of Liverpool.
Final settlement
After both parties had obtained expert evidence advising on PB’s lifelong needs, his claim was settled for
a lump sum of £1.4m (inclusive of the 50% discount).
PB is looking forward to purchasing more suitable accommodation for the long term and moving forward
with his life with a greater level of independence.
With over 20 years experience as a Consultant surgeon, Mr Ampat
now specialises in treating people with spine, feet and other
musculoskeletal problems without surgical intervention if possible.
His main interests are:
Back and neck pain
Trauma, feet and spinal disorders
Personal injury and road traffic accidents
Needless surgical interventions – preventing overdiagnosis and
over treatment
Research interest - back pain, causation, prevention and treatment
PB says: “Stewarts have worked on my behalf for a
very long time ensuring that I finally got the award I
deserved. Without their perseverance and advice all
the way through this lengthy process it’s possible I
might have given up! I am so grateful for their hard
work as the final result has meant the quality of my
life has improved beyond all measure.”
Mr Ampat has extensive medico-legal experience with referrals
from agencies comprising 70% of his work, with plaintiff 20%
and defendant 10%.
Contact:
Telephone: 01704 808703
Email: ampatsec@gmail.com - Website: www.ampat.co.uk
Address: 681, Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 3NS
Mr Ampat is available nationwide with clinics in Liverpool,
Manchester, Southport, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Salisbury,
Southampton and Basingstoke.
You can find further information regarding our
expertise, experience and team on our Clinical
Negligence page here;
https://www.stewartslaw.com/expertise/clinical-negligence/
Author
Katherine Fitter
Senior Associate, Clinical Negligence
T: +44 (0)20 7822 8198 E: kfitter@stewartslaw.com
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