Medical malpractice in Turkey: when treatment goes wrong

 

Every year, large numbers of UK patients travel to Turkey for cosmetic surgery, weight loss procedures and dental work. Most come home happy. But when a clinic or surgeon falls below the standard of care and you are left injured, in pain or needing corrective surgery, Turkish law gives you the right to claim compensation.

 

We are a UK-based law firm with Turkish lawyers. We bring clinical negligence claims against Turkish clinics and doctors for UK patients, in English, without you having to return to Turkey.

 

Medical malpractice claims at a glance

 

• What counts as malpractice: treatment that falls below an acceptable medical standard and causes you harm

• Who you claim against: usually the clinic or hospital, and sometimes the individual doctor

• What you can recover: corrective treatment, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and in some cases the original fee

• Key evidence: your medical records, photographs and an independent medical expert's opinion

• Act fast: strict time limits apply, and records are easier to obtain early

 

Legal help for victims of clinical negligence

 

Clinical negligence covers far more than a botched operation. It includes:

 

• Surgical errors: poor technique, wrong procedure or avoidable damage to nerves and tissue

• Poor aftercare: infections or complications that were missed or badly managed

• Lack of informed consent: not being properly told about the risks before you agreed

• Misdiagnosis or delayed treatment: a condition that was missed or treated too late

• Medication errors: the wrong drug or the wrong dose

 

High-risk areas: cosmetic and dental procedures

 

Breast augmentation

 

Implant rupture, capsular contracture, asymmetry and infection can all point to negligent surgery or aftercare.

 

Liposuction and fat removal

 

Uneven results, skin damage, infection and, in serious cases, life-threatening complications such as fat embolism.

 

Weight loss surgery

 

Gastric sleeves and bypasses carry real risks. Leaks, malnutrition and complications that were not properly managed can lead to a claim.

 

Dental surgeries and implants

 

Failed implants, nerve damage, infection and poorly fitted crowns or veneers are among the most common complaints we see.

 

Wrongful death

 

When negligent treatment leads to a death, the family can claim for funeral costs, loss of financial support and their own grief.

 

How our law firm helps

 

1. We listen. You tell us what happened, and we review the documents you have.

2. We get the records. We obtain your medical records from the Turkish clinic.

3. We bring in the experts. An independent medical expert assesses whether the treatment fell below the expected standard.

4. We put the claim to the clinic. Many clinics and their insurers settle once faced with clear evidence.

5. We go to court if needed. If they won't settle, we issue proceedings in the Turkish courts.

 

What compensation can you claim?

 

• Corrective treatment: the cost of putting things right, in Turkey or the UK

• Lost earnings: income lost while you recover

• Travel and care: costs of returning to Turkey, help at home and ongoing support

• Pain and suffering: for the physical and emotional harm caused

• The original treatment fee: where the treatment failed completely, this may be recoverable

 

Filing a medical malpractice claim in Turkey

 

A successful claim needs two things: evidence that the treatment fell below an acceptable standard, and evidence that this caused your injury. Start gathering what you can now:

 

• Your contract or booking confirmation with the clinic

• Receipts and payment records

• Messages and emails with the clinic or the agency that arranged your treatment

• Before and after photographs

• UK medical records for any corrective treatment

 

Time limits and legal requirements

 

Strict deadlines apply to medical negligence claims in Turkey, and which one applies depends on the facts of your case. The safest approach is to speak to us as early as possible, so evidence can be secured and no deadline is missed.

 

Common questions

 

Can I claim if I signed a consent form?

 

Yes. A consent form does not give a clinic permission to be negligent, and consent may not be valid if the risks were not properly explained.

 

Do I need to travel back to Turkey?

 

Usually not. We can act for you under a power of attorney.

 

What if the clinic offers me a free corrective procedure?

 

Think carefully before accepting, and get advice first. Further treatment at the same clinic can affect your claim and may not put things right. We can help you weigh up the offer.

 

Does it matter that I booked through an agency?

 

It can. Agencies, clinics and hotels are often separate businesses, and responsibility depends on who promised what. Keep everything the agency sent you.

 

Speak to a medical malpractice lawyer in Turkey

 

If your treatment in Turkey has gone wrong, you don't have to deal with it alone. Complete the form below for a free case assessment, and you will hear back from us within 24 hours.