Bulletins
Medical Negligence Bulletins
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Cauda Equina Syndrome and Negligence
February 06, 2019The Cauda Equina is a term used to describe the group of nerves situated at the bottom of the spinal column. When the...
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A guide to collecting evidence of loss of earnings
February 05, 2019In the following articles we aim to give you a two part guide as to what you can do to help evidence your financial...
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Skin cancer
March 30, 2018Most of us have either booked or are busy planning our Summer Holiday now that Winter is on the way out and Spring has...
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Delay in cancer treatment
March 14, 2018If you have been diagnosed with cancer often receiving timely treatment can make a difference your overall prognosis. ...
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Ovarian cancer
March 10, 2018Ovarian cancer is cancer of the ovaries. The ovaries form part of the female reproductive system and they are each...
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Breast reconstruction surgery following cancer treament
March 07, 2018Reconstruction may be suggested after removal of the breast (mastectomy) or removal of some breast tissue (lumpectomy or...
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Diabetes and amputation claims
February 22, 2018Diabetes is a life changing condition which requires constant monitoring. For many people who suffer from diabetes...
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Delay in Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer
February 21, 2018There have been a number of news stories recently about Ovarian Cancer, known as the silent killer, (see links below)...
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Diabetes Awareness - the dangers of mistreatment
February 15, 2018Mr Z was a type 2 diabetic, who developed a cut on his foot from a new pair of shoes. This developed into a non-healing...
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Delayed diagnosis of leukaemia
February 08, 2018Leukaemia is a cancer that affects white blood cells. Whilst it is not one of the more common forms of cancer it can be...
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Delay in Diagnosis of Detached Retina
January 24, 2018This month we have been considering medical negligence claims which relate to either a delay in treatment, misdiagnosis...
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Delay in Diagnosis of Eye Infections
January 23, 2018Continuing our theme this month, our final article deals with eye infections, which can be caused by bacteria, fungus or...
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A delay in diagnosing sepsis can be fatal
January 14, 2018The severity of sepsis can range dramatically from a condition that is very treatable, to one that is potentially fatal....
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Delay in Diagnosis of Glaucoma
January 11, 2018Glaucoma is an eye condition that is caused when the optic nerve that connects your eye to your brain becomes damaged....
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Negligent Eye Surgery
December 19, 2017The importance of our sight cannot be overstated. It is often the case that things happen which require us, whether...
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Breast Cancer - symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
October 04, 2017Breast Cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in this country. It can affect both men and women, but it is...
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Delay in Diagnosis of Peripheral Artery Disease
September 18, 2017In our last article we explained what vascular disease was and the different types of vascular disease that can occur....
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What is Vascular Disease?
September 12, 2017Vascular disease is any condition related to your blood vessels, ie the arteries and veins. You might better...
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Complications of Pre-eclampsia
August 30, 2017Pre-eclampsia is a condition that some women experience during the second half of their pregnancy or shortly after the...
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Spinal Injury Claims CAUDA EQUINA SYNDROME
August 24, 2017Cauda equina syndrome is a rare but very serious condition that affects a person’s spinal cord. The syndrome occurs when...
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Missed Cervical Spine Fractures
August 16, 2017The consequences of missing a spinal fracture can be extremely serious, particularly with C1 and C2 fractures where the...
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Third and fourth degree tears during labour
August 12, 201790% of women sustain a perineal tear during labour. The perineum is the area separating the vagina from the anus. ...
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SPINAL INJURY CLAIMS
August 09, 2017Spinal cord injuries can and often do have life changing consequences. As a medical negligence department we specialise...
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Coping with Phantom Limb Pain
July 13, 201760-80% of amputees have or will experience pain or some sensation in the limb which has been amputated, this is known as...
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Brain Injury Caused by Infection
June 27, 2017Encephalitis is a rare but serious brain inflammation that is caused by infection or through the body’s own immune...
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Misdiagnosis of Testicular Cancer
June 16, 2017Although one of the rarer forms of cancer, it is the most common affecting young men between the ages of 15-49. You...
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Brain Injuries Acquired at Birth
June 07, 2017There are many causes of brain injury sustained during birth and a number of conditions that can arise as a result of...
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Treatment of brain tumours
May 10, 2017In this article we focus on treatment following diagnosis. Treatment of a brain tumour largely depends on what stage the...
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Vaginal mesh implant surgery
April 20, 2017These implants are used to treat conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence and have been...
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Brain tumours: delay in diagnosis
April 13, 2017In our last article we provided a brief insight into the symptoms which may be present if you are suffering from a brain...
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Brain tumours: what you need to know
April 03, 2017Last month The Brain Tumour Charity held a ‘Wear It Out’ campaign, raising over £100,000 to help fund further research...
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Skin Cancer Negligence Claims
March 30, 2017Most of us have either booked or are busy planning our Summer Holiday now that Winter is on the way out and Spring has...
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The test for negligence when making a claim
February 09, 2017For a clinical negligence claim to succeed it is necessary to prove that: The treatment or care you received fell below...
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A guide to collecting evidence of your financial loss - travel expenses, care claims and other losses
February 06, 2017We set out some additional guidance as to what you can do to help evidence your other financial losses.
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Compensation: A Guide to Damages
February 02, 2017In every clinical negligence claim there are two elements of damage. The first, of course, is the injury to the person...
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Making a claim for damages for Clinical Negligence
January 18, 2017In any medical negligence claim the duty is on you, as the Claimant, to prove that the Defendant has been negligent. In...
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What can you claim for in medical negligence claims?
January 11, 2017Clinical negligence is a complex area of law, and to bring a successful claim you will need a solicitor with the...
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Medication errors and clinical negligence claims
December 22, 2016The use of computers in doctor surgeries and pharmacies have increased in the last few years, with many GPs now having...
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Preventing pressure sores and making a claim
December 09, 2016Whilst the advice will vary depending on your personal circumstances, there are some common techniques of preventing...
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Misdiagnosis of scaphoid fractures
November 10, 2016Scaphoid fractures are very common yet can be difficult to diagnose. There can be pain without swelling or bruising and...
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Secondary victims in medical negligence
October 15, 2016Until 1992 only someone who had been hurt or killed as a result of someone else’s negligence could make a claim for...
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Orthopaedic Injury Claims
October 13, 2016This is wide-ranging area which covers trauma (injury), disorders and conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. ...
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Inquests and the work of the Coroner
October 08, 2016In most cases, when someone passes away, the deceased’s own doctor, (or a hospital doctor if they died whilst under...
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Medical negligence complaints procedure
October 01, 2016One of the most common reasons for contacting a solicitor is when a patient of a GP or hospital has not obtained a...
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Defective medical products
September 18, 2016These days medical treatment is so advanced that things like knee and hip replacements are commonplace. The medical...
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Diabetic Retinopathy
September 16, 2016Diabetes is a condition where your blood-sugar (or blood glucose) levels are too high and your body is unable to produce...
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Diabetes - is your child getting the right treatment?
September 09, 2016The amount of children being diagnosed with Diabetes in the UK is on the increase. Figures provided by Diabetes UK...
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Waking up under anaesthesia
September 08, 2016Around 2.8 million operations are carried out under a general anaesthetic each year in the UK. For most, the process...
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The eight care processes for diabetes
August 20, 2016One third of people in the UK who have been diagnosed with diabetes do not receive the ‘eight care processes’...
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Never Events and the undisputable breach of duty
August 11, 2016The removal of the wrong kidney. Surgical instruments left inside the patient. A knee replacement to the wrong leg. This...
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Delays in Diagnosing Head Injuries
June 17, 2016One of the most common ways that you can sustain a brain injury is through a head trauma. For example, where you hit...
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