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Posted on: 28 Jul 2020
Updated on: 11 Mar 2024

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: 22 Mar 2019
Updated on: 08 Mar 2024

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?

Posted on: 04 Feb 2019
Updated on: 05 Mar 2024

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.

Posted on: 12 Nov 2021
Updated on: 05 Mar 2024

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.

Posted on: 26 May 2020
Updated on: 01 Mar 2024

Supporting Families Affected by Maternity Services Medical Negligence

NHS maternity services include the care pregnant mothers receive during the antenatal period, as well as during the birth itself and postnatally. While the majority of NHS maternity services are delivered without incident, it’s not uncommon for mistakes to happened.

Posted on: 25 Mar 2019
Updated on: 28 Feb 2024

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.

Posted on: 30 Aug 2016
Updated on: 28 Feb 2024

Drugs Tested on Children without Consent

National Archive files have revealed that a North Yorkshire Approved School sanctioned the use of experimental drugs on children during the 1960s, without the knowledge or consent of the participants or their parents.

Posted on: 16 Aug 2016
Updated on: 22 Feb 2024

NHS Figures Highlight Missed Treatment Targets

NHS treatment figures for June 2016 show that several key targets are being missed, including response times for ambulances and waiting times at A&E departments.

Posted on: 15 May 2020
Updated on: 22 Feb 2024

Birth Injuries to Mother Compensation Payouts Awarded

Our Clinical and Medical Negligence team includes specialist Birth Injury Solicitors who have secured millions of pounds in compensation for birth injuries to mothers and their children.

Posted on: 10 Dec 2020
Updated on: 22 Feb 2024

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: 10 Jun 2022
Updated on: 22 Feb 2024

Mid and South Essex Hospitals “Dismissing” Pregnant Women’s Concerns

This week, The Independent reported on a woman who lost her seventh baby in February 2021 after doctors at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust delayed her caesarean section.

Posted on: 18 Feb 2020
Updated on: 21 Feb 2024

Michael Walsh Medical Negligence Claims

Our Medical Negligence Solicitors are currently dealing with enquiries about shoulder surgeon Michael Walsh, and are offering a free consultation for patients treated by Michael Walsh at Spire Healthcare and Nuffield in Leeds.

Posted on: 31 Aug 2021
Updated on: 21 Feb 2024

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: 02 Sept 2022
Updated on: 19 Feb 2024

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 Oct 2020
Updated on: 15 Feb 2024

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: 20 Oct 2021
Updated on: 15 Feb 2024

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: 27 Apr 2021
Updated on: 15 Feb 2024

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: 30 Aug 2022
Updated on: 14 Feb 2024

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: 05 Aug 2020
Updated on: 12 Feb 2024

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: 20 Nov 2020
Updated on: 09 Feb 2024

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.