Almost all surgeries are now accompanied by an anaesthetic, designed to lessen, or numb completely, the pain of surgery. If you have had an operation, be that serious or routine, and have undergone an anaesthetic that didn't work as it should, then you may be entitled to make an anaesthetic compensation claim.

There are many ways in which an anaesthetic may fail a patient and it is usually a result of medical negligence. When a patient goes under anaesthetic, it is with the right to have it administered by a trained anaesthetist who has done all the careful planning necessary to prepare for the procedure and minimise any risks. Before your surgery, an anaesthetist, who is going to be present in the operating theatre during your surgery, is required to talk over the procedure with you and answer any medical questions you may have; in particular, whether you have had any anaesthetic problems in the past or whether you are aware of any significant allergies. Then, throughout the procedure, an anaesthetist is required to vigilantly monitor your vital signals and alert the surgeon to anything out of the ordinary.

Although done frequently in a wide number of different situations, the process of putting a patient to sleep through the administration of anaesthetic is complex and risky, from the pre-op to the recovery stages. You my feel as though you have been a victim of anaesthetic negligence if you have experienced any of the following:

• Negligent anaesthesia preparation Things like failure to seek informed consent, failure to do a full check of a patient's medical records and failure to administer the correct dose of anaesthetic are all common mistakes that may mean you are eligible to make a anaesthesia mistakes claim.

• Failure to monitor or respond to crucial indicators It's crucial that a patient is monitored for any signs of distress whilst under the influence of anaesthetic as failure to do so can have devastating consequences, such as strokes and brain damage.

If you feel you have been a victim of any of the above and would like to know more about submitting a claim for anaesthetic compensation, then do not hesitate to get in touch. At Forbes, we have an experienced personal injury team that will do everything possible to ensure that you're awarded the highest level of compensation possible for what you have experienced. We're aware of the devastating effects anaesthesia mistakes can have on an individual as well as their loved ones, especially as it occurred during a time when they were under the care of someone they could trust.

To find out whether or not you are eligible for a claim, simply get in touch with Forbes solicitors by requesting a call back or filling out an online claim form. After doing this, you can discuss your individual case with a member of our team, who will ask questions about what happened to you and can then inform you as to whether or not you're likely to be eligible for compensation. We'll then discuss the next steps of the process and what to expect at each stage of the claim. We are a team of professional, understanding and empathetic solicitors who will always strive for the best possible outcome for you.

Without knowing the details of your anaesthetic negligence claim, it's difficult to say just how much you can expect to receive as the level of compensation that is awarded depends very much on how anaesthetic negligence has affected your day to day life and the impact it has had on your overall wellbeing.

If you would like to discuss your claim with a professional member of our team, we can give you a better idea of how much compensation you can expect to receive if your claim is successful. We will work tirelessly and won't stop until we have made sure you get the best possible outcome and will be available to answer any questions about the ongoing process, during what can be a very traumatic time. Don't suffer in silence, contact Forbes about your anaesthetic negligence claim, today.