Tag: negligence

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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Compensation claims for consultant negligence events

consultant negligence

We can represent victims claiming for an event where consultant negligence has led to problems and complications, and we offer No Win, No Fee representation.

In this blog, we will briefly look at when you may be able to claim, how we can prove your case, and how you can speak to our team for advice. We do offer free and no-obligation advice for potential victims of negligence, so you can speak to our team now and we will see if we can help you.

Read on for a little more advice and information.

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Nursing negligence claims for compensation

medical advice nursing negligence claims

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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Cauda Equina Syndrome compensation advice

Cauda Equina Syndrome compensation

We have recovered Cauda Equina Syndrome compensation damages in the past and we can offer No Win, No Fee representation for suitable cases.

Medical negligence can be a very complex area of law, and Cauda Equina claims can be notoriously difficult to succeed with. An expert law firm representing you is absolutely essential, and that’s exactly what we can offer.

In this article, we will briefly discuss when you may be able to claim and how we approach proving a case, as well as how we offer free, no-obligation advice to patients.

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Hernia mesh compensation claims

hernia mesh compensation claims

We can represent patients for hernia mesh compensation claims on a No Win, No Fee basis for those who are eligible to launch a legal case with us.

We already act for a number of others who have suffered severe problems and complications from hernia mesh surgery. If this has happened to you, know that you’re not alone. You also have a voice and a right to make a claim for compensation where negligence has occurred.

We may be able to help you. Read on for some more advice.

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Medical negligence for missed dislocation

medical negligence for missed dislocation

Claims for medical negligence for missed dislocation injuries can easily occur and they can leave a patient suffering from lifelong problems in the worst-case scenarios.

It’s incredibly important for dislocation injuries to be quickly identified so that the correct course of treatment can be put in place. If treatment, such as vital surgery, doesn’t take place quickly enough, some damage can be irreversible.  We have represented clients where this kind of negligence has taken place, and compensation values can be substantial.

If this has happened to you and you think you may be entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation, we may be able to help you. Read on for more advice and information.

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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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Can you make a cosmetic surgery compensation claim?

botched buttock surgery

In the same way that people can recover compensation for medical negligence, you could also be entitled to make a cosmetic surgery compensation claim if that’s how you’ve suffered.

Private healthcare organisations have the same duty of care that public ones like the NHS does. At the same time, if cosmetic procedures go wrong with the NHS, their usual duty of care also applies.

If you have undergone a cosmetic procedure and something has gone wrong with any part of the process, you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation. We may be able to represent you for a case on a No Win, No Fee basis.

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Claiming compensation for a prescription error

medication

You can be entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation that’s caused by a prescription error, and we can offer No Win, No Fee representation for this type of legal case.

In some cases, an error could lead to serious problems and complications for patients, and this needs to be recognised. Whether it’s an error that’s caused by a doctor, a healthcare professional, from a misdiagnosis or from the dispensary itself, we may be able to help you.

Here’s some guidance about when you may have a case, what you could claim for, and how to get free advice from our expert team.

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Claiming compensation for an MRI scan error

missed diagnosis

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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Surgery compensation claims

nurse malpractice

Surgery compensation claims are a common type of medical negligence claim that we take forward, and we understand that the harm victims can suffer from can be severe.

When a mistake takes place during surgery, it can be a worrying thing to have to deal with. What will happen next? Will there be more complications? Will more surgery be needed? Not only is there the worry that’s caused, but any additional suffering patients endure isn’t nice to have to experience.

If you have been the victim of negligent surgery, you can be entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis. Here’s how we may be able to help you.

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Legal advice for cancer screening errors

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Cancer screening errors can be devastating and can have the potential to cause serious harm to patients. In some cases, the damage may be irreversible.

With this in mind, it’s important that we discuss this issue and advise patients about their rights when it comes to justice. Victims of an error can be entitled to make a claim for medical negligence compensation with us, and we may be able to offer No Win, No Fee representation.

There’s a great deal that needs to be considered in a case like this. When it comes to personal injury legal cases, our focus and dedication is on serious matters like these. Our team is here to help you.

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