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Posted on: 12 May 2026

I developed sepsis after a medical treatment. Could this be medical negligence?

Developing sepsis after medical treatment can sometimes be linked to medical negligence, particularly where there were delays in diagnosis or treatment. This article explains how sepsis claims are assessed, the long-term impact sepsis can have on physical and mental health, and the legal principles involved in bringing a claim. It also outlines the importance of medical evidence, limitation periods, and why early legal advice can help determine whether avoidable failures in care contributed to the illness.

Posted on: 23 Oct 2025

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The reality behind delayed diagnosis and the importance of early detection

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer in the UK, with over 56,000 new diagnoses each year. Early detection greatly improves outcomes, yet delayed or missed diagnoses still occur due to screening backlogs, misread results, or overlooked symptoms. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Simpson Millar highlights why attending screenings, knowing the signs, and seeking prompt advice are vital. If your diagnosis was delayed, our Medical Negligence Solicitors can help you understand your options and whether you may be entitled to compensation.

Posted on: 17 May 2024

Solicitors Guide to Understanding Birth Injury Claims

If you or your child has experienced birth-related injuries due to medical negligence, you may be entitled to seek compensation for the physical and emotional toll it has taken on your lives.

Posted on: 09 May 2024

Our Guide to Understanding Medical Negligence Claims

In April 2023, The Times published figures showing that the NHS spent £160 million on paying bereaved people last year where, as a result of their failures, people had passed away for a range of different reasons.

Posted on: 04 Apr 2024

Solicitors' Guide to Understanding Late Cancer Diagnosis Claims

According to a 2019 study by the British Medical Journal, the average appointment time in the UK is 9.2 minutes, with 2.5 problems being discussed on average. This study suggests that only a small number of GPs feel that this is a sufficient length of time to enable them to undertake appointments and provide a good service – and in that time, GPs will deal with a variety of conditions on a daily basis.

Posted on: 18 May 2023

Can I Claim Compensation for a Diabetes-related Amputation?

If you experienced delayed or improper treatment for lower limb issues caused by diabetes, which resulted in an avoidable amputation, you may be able to make a Medical Negligence claim. Most of the time, the NHS and other healthcare companies do an excellent job looking after people with diabetes, but you shouldn’t have to suffer the consequences if your care fell short of what it should be.

Posted on: 30 Mar 2023

The Dangers of Taking Sodium Valproate During Pregnancy

Sodium Valproate is a drug taken to treat epilepsy and other conditions, but taking it during pregnancy can cause a series of birth defects and other developmental problems in babies.

Posted on: 13 Mar 2023

Brain Tumour Awareness Month 2024

This month is brain tumour awareness month which helps raise awareness of brain tumours and symptoms you should look out for. If you’ve had a late diagnosis, see how we can help.

Posted on: 01 Mar 2023

NHS Trust Given Largest Ever Maternity Care Fine of £800k after Death of Baby

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has been fined £800,000 after failings in the care of a baby who died after 23 minutes in 2019. The NHS admitted her death could’ve been prevented if staff had delivered her earlier. They failed in their duty of care by missing clear problems and opportunities to save the life of baby Wynter.

Posted on: 04 Feb 2023

Closing the Care Gap: World Cancer Day 2024

On World Cancer Day this year, we’re looking at how we can address the inequity of cancer care through the Close the Care Gap campaign. We talk about your role, the role of healthcare system and your workplace in preventing, detecting, and treating cancer.

Posted on: 19 Jan 2023

Over 10,000 people in the UK given faulty Zimmer Biomet NexGen knee replacements

Over 10,000 NHS patients may be able to claim medical compensation after being given faulty NexGen Zimmer Biomets knee replacements, which could require a secondary surgery. They’re frequently recommended by doctors, but they’ve been failing at an unacceptably high rate.

Posted on: 19 Jan 2023

What Counts As Medical Negligence During Pregnancy?

Many people wonder whether medical negligence can happen during pregnancy. Negligence can happen at many stages due to oversights, incorrect advice and failure from professionals to take into account pre-existing medical conditions and medication.

Posted on: 18 Oct 2022

Medical Negligence Solicitors’ Response to Plan for Patients

Towards the end of last month, the new Health Secretary Therese Coffey set out her ‘Plan for Patients’ with the intention of making sure that patients are the top priority within our health system.

Posted on: 06 Oct 2022

World Cerebral Palsy Day

World Cerebral Palsy Day falls on the 6th of October and is a valuable opportunity to raise awareness of this condition across the globe.

Posted on: 09 Sept 2022

Can I Claim for Complications Caused by an IVC Filter Fracture?

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filters are tiny medical devices that are implanted in a vein. They are usually used to prevent blood clots travelling from your legs or pelvis to the lungs. IVC Filters are often used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE).

Posted on: 02 Sept 2022

Review Into Nottingham NHS Maternity Failings Begins

Following a joint investigation by the Independent and Channel 4 News which revealed repeated maternity failings at the Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital, an independent review led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden has been launched this week.

Posted on: 01 Sept 2022

How Does the NHS Plan to Tackle Ambulance Delays?

As part of its Long Term Plan, the NHS has set out ambitions to eliminate existing ambulance handover delays. This refers to amount of time it takes for a patient to be transferred from ambulance paramedics to hospital staff.

Posted on: 30 Aug 2022

Can I Claim Compensation for a Delay in Crohn’s Disease Diagnosis?

There are sadly cases where people have delays to their Crohn's Disease diagnosis and the necessary treatment, or have been misdiagnosed. Our team could help you bring a medical negligence claim against the GP or hospital/trust who were responsible.

Posted on: 19 Aug 2022

Victims of Infected Blood Scandal to Receive £100,000 Compensation

After decades of campaigning, the government has this week announced that it will be offering £100,000 in compensation to around 4,000 victims of the infected blood scandal.

Posted on: 17 Jun 2022

UK’s Largest GP Chain Putting Profits Before Patients

Earlier this week, BBC Panorama revealed the shocking findings of its undercover investigation into Operose Health – the UK’s largest GP chain with 600,000 NHS patients in its care.