Medical Negligence Articles

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Claiming Compensation for a Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury

If your child has sustained a Cerebral Palsy birth injury, you may be entitled to compensation, to get the care and support they will need throughout their life.

Does Personal Injury/Medical Negligence Compensation affect Benefits?

If you successfully pursue a Personal Injury or Medical Negligence claim, you'll receive compensation. A Personal Injury trust provides a secure space for these funds, protected by at least two Trustees, including yourself.

NHS Figures Show Why People Make a Medical Negligence Claim

Money is not a key motivation for people who claim medical negligence compensation (claimants), according to recent figures. In this guide, we will be taking an in-depth look at the statistics and research from an NHS Resolution report.

Is My GP/Doctor Insured?

GPs no longer have to pay for their own insurance cover every year; instead this will be backed by the UK government. Not everything is covered by the new scheme. Whether your GP is covered for any particular issue depends on what has happened.

Making a Compensation Claim for Meningitis

Meningitis can kill within hours. It’s not uncommon for a child or a family member who wasn’t diagnosed with meningitis and treated in time to die as a result.

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.

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?

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

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.

What are the First Signs of Sepsis?

Sepsis occurs when the body creates an overwhelming response to an infection. It can be contracted in various ways (not necessarily through medical negligence) and is, thankfully, uncommon.

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.