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Royal Derby Hospital Gynaecologist investigation advice

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A Royal Derby Hospital Gynaecologist has recently been under investigation over potential, alleged cases of medical negligence up to June 2018.

The investigation has reportedly been looking into 272 former patients so far, with several potential cases of patients being ‘unnecessarily harmed’ during major surgery being put under further review. The surgeries being looked into are for serious matters including hysterectomies, prolapse repairs and ovary removals.

NHS England, which oversees care across the country, is conducting an external review of the consultant’s surgeries to establish the total number of patients who may require further investigation. The investigation looks to have been slightly delayed due to COVID-19, but the Royal Derby Hospital and NHS Trust have advised that all women who may need further investigation should be contacted by early October 2020.

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Breast cancer compensation claims advice

breast cancer compensation

A breast cancer compensation claim is a serious matter. We can represent eligible clients for cases on a No Win, No Fee basis, and we are here to help.

We appreciate that this is a tough experience to go through, but the law is on your side. If you have suffered any injury or loss as a result of negligence arising from any diagnosis or treatment related to cancer, you could be entitled to claim compensation.

A legal case for compensation can allow for some form of justice to be received for what a patient has to go through. Here is how we can help.

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How long does a medical negligence claim take?

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A lot of people ask us: how long will a medical negligence claim take? We appreciate that people want an insight into when they could see a resolution, but there are a lot of factors to consider.

These types of cases can be notoriously difficult to win, and we often have a fight on our hands as well. This is simply down to the fact that a lot can go wrong with medical treatment and procedures, and it doesn’t always mean that there has been a mistake or some form of negligence. You can only usually succeed with a legal case for compensation when suffering arises from negligence, so we need to prove this as part of a case.

These factors mean that a medical negligence case can take longer than many other types of personal injury compensation claims. Here is some insight into what you could expect.

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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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Pelvic mesh inquiry shows patients let down

pelvic mesh inquiry

The results of the recently published report that follows a huge pelvic mesh inquiry in the UK has revealed worrying details about some patients being let down.

As a specialist medical negligence law firm, we have been representing clients for vaginal mesh compensation claims for years. These cases are some of the most severe there can be as patients can be left with permanent damage and lifelong suffering. In some cases, the pain and problems can turn the victim’s life upside down.

The results of the pelvic mesh inquiry may come as some form of closure for women who may have been let down by the healthcare system and the manufacturers. In terms of what can be done about it, a claim for personal injury compensation can be the way to achieve some form of justice for what you have to endure.

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Nursing negligence claims for compensation

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Nursing negligence claims are one of the areas of law that we specialise in and represent victims for personal injury cases on a No Win, No Fee basis.

In this article, we can briefly outline how you make a claim for compensation, who you claim from, and how you can prove your case. For the best chances of success and the best possible outcome, you need expert legal representation which is exactly what we offer.

You can also speak to our team now for free and no-obligation advice by completing a contact form here.

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How do you prove your medical negligence claim?

Claims for Medical Negligence Compensation

Given that this area of law can be complex and requires a specialist lawyer, what’s the best way to prove your medical negligence claim?

There is evidence that we can obtain that is often seen as the ‘standard’ for this type of case. We can also use witness evidence from you which can help when a claim, especially when a claim is being disputed. This kind of evidence can be used to prove that you’re entitled to compensation and can  be used to value your case as well.

There’s also the need to make sure that you get a good lawyer on board. This can be the difference between succeeding with a case or losing out on thousands of pounds in compensation!

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Claiming compensation for an MRI scan error

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You could be entitled to claim compensation for an MRI scan error if there has been an incident of this nature that has affected you.

MRI scans are designed to be highly effective at identifying a wide range of problems, but they don’t always go to plan. There can be several ways in which a patient may suffer when something goes wrong with the overall process of having an MRI scan. If this has happened to you, you could be entitled to make a claim for medical negligence compensation with us on a No Win, No Fee basis.

Here’s how we may be able to help you and when you may be eligible to make a legal case.

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Long hospital waiting times

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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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Victims and families first in Shrewsbury and Telford maternity scandal

The focus of the inquiry into the recently unveiled Shrewsbury and Telford maternity scandal must ensure that the victims and their families are put first.

These are matters that have left permanent emotional scars on people’s lives, and the NHS must ensure that there is never a repeat of this kind of scandal ever again.  Nothing can ever be done to undo what has happened, and people who should have been experiencing one of the happiest times of their lives have instead been left with permanent heartbreak.

Some form of justice must be achieved so there can be a form of closure for those affected, and changes must be made to ensure this never happens again.

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