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Posted on: 20 Oct 2021

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.

Posted on: 11 Oct 2021

How Medical Negligence Causes Erb’s Palsy

Erb’s Palsy is an injury to the brachial plexus - a network of nerves that send signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm and hand. It’s essentially when the nerves in the brachial plexus are torn or damaged, and can occur during childbirth.

Posted on: 06 Oct 2021

What Happens to Compensation Awarded to a Child with Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral Palsy compensation for a child can cover the cost of any specialist support, treatment and equipment they may need, such as a suitable place to live, a case manager, caring costs and physiotherapy.

Posted on: 01 Oct 2021

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.

Posted on: 31 Aug 2021

NHS Should Improve Cauda Equina Care

A national plan to help patients with symptoms of Cauda Equina get timely treatment should be put in place, a new report has said.

Posted on: 03 Aug 2021

Have You Received Treatment from Surgeon Paul Carter at Parkside Hospital?

Our Medical Negligence Solicitors are representing a woman after she had surgery under the care of a Surgeon at Parkside Hospital in Wimbledon, and are concerned that other patients may also have been given substandard treatment.

Posted on: 28 Jun 2021

Claiming Compensation for Wrong Site Surgery

Having surgery can be very worrying, as operations may carry a certain level of risk. That’s why you’d usually be told about recognised complications before having a procedure, and give your consent on the understanding that the surgeon would exercise appropriate skill and care.

Posted on: 27 Apr 2021

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.

Posted on: 20 Apr 2021

Eye Injuries Reported at Woodthorpe Hospital, Nottingham

Our Medical Negligence Solicitors are offering a free claims assessment to cataract patients who believe they received negligent care from Woodthorpe Hospital in Nottingham.

Posted on: 14 Apr 2021

No Follow-up Appointments for Aintree Hospital’s Gastroenterology Patients

Nearly 10,000 patients haven’t been given follow-up appointments at Aintree Hospital’s gastroenterology department over the last six years.

Posted on: 23 Mar 2021

What is Erb’s Palsy?

Erb’s Palsy is an injury that occurs when the nerves in a baby’s upper arm are damaged. These injuries usually occur following a difficult birth, and are caused by excessive pulling or stretching of the baby’s head or arm after the baby has become stuck during a vaginal birth.

Posted on: 10 Dec 2020

Ockenden Review Calls for Immediate Action in Maternity Units

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has been told to implement “essential and immediate actions” following concerns over patient safety in its maternity services.

Posted on: 08 Dec 2020

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.

Posted on: 20 Nov 2020

Medical Negligence Claims v Basildon Hospital Maternity Unit

Our Medical Negligence Solicitors are offering a free claims assessment with legal advice to maternity patients who may have received negligent care from Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; which manages Basildon University Hospital.

Posted on: 17 Nov 2020

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.

Posted on: 01 Oct 2020

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.

Posted on: 09 Sept 2020

World Sepsis Day: Healthcare Workers Must Recognise Sepsis Signs

Sepsis occurs when the body’s immune system “overreacts” to an infection and can lead to organ failure and sometimes death. Although it’s not always caused by medical negligence, it can be a factor contributing to some sepsis cases, which is often down to a lack of knowledge about the condition.

Posted on: 05 Aug 2020

NHS Failings Causing Avoidable GBS Infections in Babies

Newborn babies are being put at risk of death or brain injury because NHS staff don’t always follow guidelines to prevent group B Streptococcus (GBS) infections.

Posted on: 28 Jul 2020

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.

Posted on: 25 Jun 2020

What Does Causation Mean?

Causation is a term you may hear during a medical negligence claim. It’s when a patient’s health problems can be linked to substandard medical treatment.