Category: Health

Compensation for a diagnosis error

compensation for a diagnosis error

You could be entitled to claim compensation for a diagnosis error, and we may be able to represent you for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis.

If you have been the victim of an incident of negligence, and this has caused you to suffer, that is when you may be able to claim. In this article, we can briefly advise you about when you could claim and what you could claim for. We can also outline how you can access our free and no-obligation advice, and about our No Win, No Fee representation too.

As specialist medical negligence lawyers, we are here to help you.

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Private treatment for medical negligence compensation claims

private treatment for medical negligence

In some cases, we may be able to arrange for private treatment for medical negligence compensation claims as part of the No Win, No Fee package for clients.

In this article, we can briefly outline when you could be eligible to make use of private treatment and how the costs can work for this. We can look at when you could get the other side to pay for the costs as part of a claim, or at least have treatment fees delayed until the end of a successful case.

We will also tell you how you can speak to our team for free and no-obligation advice about making a medical negligence compensation claim today.

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Hernia mesh claims for compensation

hernia mesh claims

We can represent eligible clients for hernia mesh claims for compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis, and it’s important that victims have the right to seek the justice that they deserve.

In this article, we will briefly outline when you could be eligible to launch a case with us. We can give you some scenarios where you could be entitled to compensation, and we can also briefly look at what you could claim for as well.

You can also speak to our team today for free and no-obligation about your options for claiming.

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Long hospital waiting times

waiting times

In the winter months, there are always concerns over long hospital waiting times which can stem from shortages of beds and staff.

There’s usually an increase in the number of people who require care in colder months which is why the shortages can occur. Although some patients can wait for longer when it comes to non-urgent matters, the worry is when something more urgent is missed.

In some cases, a delayed diagnosis or delayed treatment can lead to complications. It’s these cases where this isn’t identified that can cause problems and lead to cases of negligence against the NHS.

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Mental health negligence claims

depression

As well as needing to talk about our mental health, we also need to make sure that we talk about, and address, mental health negligence claims.

Mental health has never been more prevalent than it this day and age. It’s not the misunderstood and sometimes even taboo topic that it used to be. With World Mental Health Day passing last week, we wanted to briefly talk about the issues surrounding diagnosis and treatment, and how they tie in with claims for compensation.

In the same way that a lack of treatment or a lack of a diagnosis for a physical ailment can leave patients suffering more, and suffering worse, the same can be said about our mental health as well.

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Charing Cross Gender Identity Clinic email leak

email leak

If you have been affected by the Charing Cross Gender Identity Clinic email leak, we may be able to assist you with a claim for compensation.

We also deal with medical data breach compensation claims, which are still cases involving elements of medical negligence. Cases work in a very similar way as they do with injury claims, where we can represent you on a No Win, No Fee basis.

If you were a victim of the GIC incident, we may be able to help you. We’re taking cases forward now and have already launched legal action in response to the data breach.

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Private ambulances putting patients at risk?

NHS due dilligence

There has been a reported rise in the number of private ambulances in use, which is feared to be leaving patients at a greater risk of medical negligence.

It’s understood that chronic shortages are leading to many Trusts using private ambulances for 999 calls more and more. The spend on private vehicles is said to be increasing, with millions being spent in order to cover gaps in the service.

The worry is whether these private ambulances are up to the job, especially since recent studies suggests that they may not be.

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Short appointment times a cause for concern

regulations and recalls

The limits that mean most patients must undergo short appointment times of less than 10 minutes are understood to be putting patients at risk and worrying doctors.

As lawyers who specialise in medical negligence, the risks are obvious to us, and they’re obvious to doctors as well. It can be easy for things to be missed when GPs are under pressure to wrap up their time with patients too early, meaning they don’t have the proper chance to ensure for a correct diagnosis and course of treatment.

If you, as a patient, end up suffering as a result of short appointment times, what can you do about it?

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Cancer misdiagnosis compensation claims

breast cancer compensation

As worrying and as sensitive as the topic may be, we simply have to talk about cancer misdiagnosis compensation claims because they do happen.

It’s an important subject to cover because for patients who have suffered a misdiagnosis that’s related to cancer, the impact can be devastating. In some cases, the impact can be permanent, and in some cases, it can be fatal.

If you have been misdiagnosed when you had cancer, or if you were symptoms we misdiagnosed as cancer and you’ve had unnecessary treatment, its important to know your rights.

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Doctors missed sepsis: compensation advice

missed diagnosis

In cases where doctors missed sepsis signs and symptoms, the consequences can be absolutely devastating, and life-threatening.

Legal advice about your options for claiming medical negligence compensation is therefore incredibly important. Especially when you consider the lifelong impact that may be involved due to complications of things like blood poisoning being missed in the first place.

Here’s some advice about your options for justice and making a legal case with us on a No Win, No Fee basis.

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TVT surgery compensation claims – know your rights

private treatment for medical negligence

We continue to take new TVT surgery compensation claims forward on a regular basis, and we’re acting for a number of women on No Win, No Fee agreements.

If you’re only just looking into what rights you have if you’ve suffered complications and problems from the use of pelvic mesh, read this article for some key advice.

We encourage women to come forward and start their legal case as soon as possible. Although we appreciate that this is an incredibly personal and sensitive matter, it’s important to start a claim sooner rather than later to avoid missing out on key deadlines to claim. We have specialist staff here to help, and female lawyers to represent you for the case as well.

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Rising NHS delay compensation claims

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We may see rising numbers of NHS delay compensation claims. Delayed treatment and delayed diagnosis are two of the most common types of medical negligence claims we represent people for, and a surge in these types of cases is a worry for all.

The fears of rising cases stems from recent findings published by the National Audit Office. They cited the issue that around 40% of medical negligence claims are for delayed diagnosis or treatment. Worryingly, they have also suggested that waiting time targets are still getting missed, and the problem is getting worse.

They said that the waiting list grew from 2.7 million to 4.2 million between 2013 and 2018 which shows the extent of the problem. This isn’t sustainable, and patient safety can be compromised when action isn’t taken quickly enough.

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