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Delayed Diagnosis of Necrotising Fasciitis

In this case, the Claimant, who as a result of the Defendant’s negligence, suffered a delay...

Covid 19 Update

You will undoubtedly be aware of the current wide-ranging impact, both nationally and globally, of the...

Newspapers report that more than 90 babies died or suffered severe harm due to disastrous failings at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust

An internal status update on a review of clinical malpractice in the maternity service of Shrewsbury...

Coroner reports that Child’s death could have been prevented

On 12 April 2019 HM’s Senior Coroner for Gateshead & South Tyneside, Mr Terrance Carney, sent...

Incorrect Metal Plates May Have Been Used Treat Fractured Bones

*Orthopaedic Surgery* The BBC[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47203055] has reported that the wrong metal plates may have been inserted into thousands...

Patients affected by delayed radiology results

Yesterday, the BBC reported that the regulator of heath care services in England has called for a...

Missed Breast Cancer Screenings

On 2nd May 2018 the health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, announced that an estimated 450,000 women in...

Brain Damage Claim: King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ordered to pay £19 Million Damages

On 1 May 2018 at the High Court, Sir Robert Francis approved a lump sum settlement...

Over £2.75m Damages for Child Left Disabled at Birth by North Middlesex Hospital

On 11 April 2018, High Court Judge Simeon Maskrey QC approved a settlement of a Claim...

Compensation for Teenager Caused to Suffer Brain Damage at John Radcliffe Hospital

*Compensation for Teenager Caused to Suffer Brain Damage at John Radcliffe Hospital* High Court Judge Simeon Maskrey...

Why don’t injured people just get on with it?

The effect of an injury on an individual should never be underestimated. Even a minor injury...

Compensation claim for injury during birth

On 23 November 2017, it was agreed that the NHS Trust responsible for Epsom General Hospital...