Medical Negligence Guides

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.

What is Duty of Candour?

Duty of Candour means all healthcare professionals must be open, honest and transparent about the treatment with patients about the treatment they’re receiving.

What to Do if Your Child’s Medical Condition wasn’t Diagnosed

Why Do I Need a Medical Expert Report When Making a Claim?

A medical expert’s report can be one of the most important pieces of evidence to prove your medical negligence claim. This is a document written by a medical professional that looks at the evidence in your claim.

Check Yourself Regularly to Spot Breast Cancer Sooner

A woman in the UK is given the devastating news that they’ve got breast cancer every ten minutes. But if it’s detected early enough, breast cancer is treatable and you can make a full recovery.

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.

Claiming Medical Negligence Compensation for Hepatitis

If you develop Hepatitis C in a hospital, possibly because of a blood transfusion or an unsafe injection, then you may have grounds to claim compensation.

Is There a Time Limit on When I Can Make a Medical Negligence Claim?

If you’re thinking about making a Medical Negligence Claim, then it’s better to act sooner, rather than later because there is actually a time limit in place. So, you’re probably now thinking, what is the time limit for making a medical negligence claim?

How to Make a Medical Negligence Claim for Cancer

The 4th of February is World Cancer Day, where a global effort is made to raise awareness of cancer and encourage prevention, early detection and treatment.

Importance of Early Diagnosis of Sepsis

Sepsis can be a devastating illness, leaving sufferers with life changing injuries such as limb loss. Early treatment can help to reduce the chance of suffering from these types of serious injuries because many cases of sepsis are caused by bacterial infections and can be treated with antibiotics.

Medical Negligence when Inquest says the Death Could have been Avoided

Dealing with the death of a loved one is difficult enough, but it’s even harder if there is concern or a suggestion that their death could have been avoided.

Cauda Equina Syndrome Day: Causes and Symptoms

Cauda Equina Syndrome can occur when the nerves at the base of the spine are compressed. It can have a devastating impact on a person’s life, potentially causing life-changing injury, paralysis and incontinence if it’s not treated straight away.

Can Using Forceps or a Vacuum In Delivery Cause Injuries to My Baby?

The birth of a baby is a joyous event, and midwives and obstetricians do everything they can to ensure a safe and normal delivery. But delivery can be hazardous, particularly for those going through their first pregnancy and labour.

Cauda Equina Claims: Why Medical Evidence is So Important

Independent medical evidence is a crucial part of Cauda Equina claims for compensation, as it must be proven that a clinical error happened and that this caused your subsequent health problems.

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.

Can I Claim Compensation if a Hospital Missed a Fracture?

If we break a bone in our body, we expect it to be diagnosed and treated when we visit Accident & Emergency. Missed fractures are not uncommon though, leading to unnecessarily prolonged pain and sometimes further complications.