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Concerns over anti-depressants prescriptions for children
It has recently been revealed that the NHS has issued 1,572 anti-depressants prescriptions for children under the age of 5.
This statistic seems concerningly high for children of such a young age, and further research into the effects of anti-depressants on children has shown there could be little benefit, if any, of using the drugs.
The rising number of anti-depressants prescriptions for children could be a cause for concern, as they are usually only be prescribed under close supervision. It could mean there are less children who have access to specialist mental health services. The increased number of anti-depressant prescriptions for children could be a direct result of longer waiting times for these services.
Medical Experts we use: only the best
When it comes to the medical experts we use for our reports, and to help our clients, we strive to only ever instruct the best.
It is important to get an expert medical opinion on your case to evaluate the full extent of the damage and provide evidence of negligence for your case. This is often the key piece of evidence that is required that could dictate whether you have a successful claim or not, and how much you could be entitled to receive.
When it comes to making a medical negligence claim, we will usually need access to your medical records (which we can apply for) so we can fully examine them and form a timeline of events with witness evidence from you. When it comes to getting a medical opinion, the expert can also use your records and arrange an appointment with you as part of the reporting process for the key evidence in the case.
Medical Negligence Claim Process
We know how damaging medical negligence can be, which is why we, the Medical Negligence Lawyers, make the medical negligence claim process simple.
Ultimately, we are here to help you to get the justice that you deserve. Let us tell you a bit about how we can help you here.
Going into surgery knowing the potential risks can be scary enough without the added complication of medical experts failing you as one example. When you suffer due to the negligence of a medical professional, we are here to make sure that you are represented for a claim for compensation for any personal injury sustained and for any losses that might have occurred as well.
Royal Derby Hospital Gynaecologist investigation advice
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.
Claim compensation for delayed operations
Victims who suffer as a result of delayed operations could be entitled to claim medical negligence compensation with us on a No Win, No Fee basis.
Here is some information about when you could claim, what you could claim for, and how to find out more details about the No Win, No Fee agreements that we can offer. You can also speak to our team now for free, no-obligation advice here.
As a specialist firm of medical negligence lawyers, we may be able to help you. Read on for more guidance.
Breast cancer compensation claims advice
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.
How long does a medical negligence claim take?
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.
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.
Private treatment for medical negligence compensation claims
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.
Hernia mesh claims for compensation
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.
Pelvic mesh inquiry shows patients let down
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.
Compensation claims for consultant negligence events
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.