L&M MediLaw, acting for many of the patients affected by former neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel at the ongoing Public Inquiry and in their compensation claims, warmly welcomes the decision by NHS Tayside to remove the legal time limit for his victims pursuing personal injury claims.
This is a significant and meaningful step. The three-year time bar had left many people without any route to legal action — not because they had chosen to delay, but because the true nature and cause of their injuries only became clear to them long after the deadline had passed. NHS Tayside’s decision recognises that reality and removes a barrier that should never have stood in their way.
Every former patient of Mr Eljamel now has a fresh three-year window in which to bring a claim against the health board, regardless of when their surgery took place. That window opens immediately.
Suzanne Williams, Legal Director at L&M MediLaw, said:
“This is a momentous victory for our clients, earned through their prolonged and courageous campaign. This action by NHS Tayside finally guarantees that justice and accountability are accessible to everyone harmed by Mr. Eljamel’s practice or those he supervised. We urge all affected patients to immediately seek comprehensive legal advice on their individual cases.”
If you have been affected by the actions of Sam Eljamel or NHS Tayside and would like to speak to our specialist team, please call 0141 307 2311 or email eljamelenquiries@lemac.co.uk. We are here to help.