Clinical and Medical Negligence

A&E negligence claims arise where substandard care in Accident and Emergency departments has caused harm. These incidents can include failing to diagnose and treat conditions (including missed fractures), failing to admit or refer a patient for further investigation, inappropriate discharge, and inadequate patient examination. Whilst we all know that A&E departments are extremely busy, unfortunately errors can happen and sometimes these errors lead to harm being suffered.

An amputation claim in medical negligence is where a patient has suffered an amputation or lost limb because of substandard care. If you believe you have lost a limb due to medical negligence, then please do contact us. This is a life changing event which can impact you not only physically, but also psychologically and financially.

Brain injury claims caused by medical negligence occur when you or a loved one have suffered brain damage as a result of receiving substandard medical care. Cases of this nature could include a failure to provide appropriate care for a head injury, inadequate or delayed treatment of neurological conditions (i.e. stroke or brain tumour), or delays in treating an infection.

A claim for medical negligence can arise where there is a negligent delay in treating cauda equina syndrome. This is a condition where the bundle of nerves at the lower end of the spinal cord become compressed. This is a medical emergency and any failure to treat it promptly can result in permanent nerve damage. Where healthcare professionals fail to recognise and treat this condition in a timely manner, then patients can suffer significant and life changing injuries.

We know that receiving a cancer diagnosis can be devastating news, for both the patient and their family. It is therefore very regrettable that medical errors can occur when diagnosing cancer. If you have received a misdiagnosis or a delay in diagnosis, you could be entitled to claim for compensation. If a mistake is made, then your cancer can become more difficult to treat and in some cases incurable.

If you or your child have been negligently injured during pregnancy or childbirth, then you could be entitled to claim compensation. Example cases include ectopic pregnancies, maternal injuries (including bladder and bowel complications, or perineal tears), shoulder dystocia, delay in delivery, Erb’s palsy, cerebral palsy, stillbirth and neonatal death.

When treating any condition, it is essential that treatment is provided in a timely manner. Patients can however suffer delay in receiving a diagnosis, and this can result in delaying appropriate treatment and sometimes even impacting upon future health. Where you have received a delayed diagnosis, and this has had a detrimental impact, you could be entitled to claim compensation.

You may have received poor dental care which has left you with ongoing pain, issues of infection or disease, had the wrong tooth extracted, suffered nerve damage, or had a delayed oral cancer diagnosis. If so, you could be entitled to compensation. We are experienced in managing claims involving dental practitioners, and where substandard care has resulted in harm.

Failings in the management of diabetes can often result in a claim for compensation. If your diabetes is not managed correctly then complications can include sight issues, foot problems, heart attacks, nerve damage, and other long-term issues. If you believe you have suffered harm because of inadequate care, then please do contact us for an initial consultation.

If you believe you have received inappropriate care from your GP which has caused you harm, then you could be entitled to compensation. Examples of inappropriate care include misdiagnosis or a failure to diagnose, a failure to act upon test results, or a failure to refer for appropriate further testing.

Unfortunately, errors can occur when receiving care at both NHS and private hospitals. If you believe you have received poor care which has had a detrimental impact upon you, then you could be entitled to compensation. Example claims are misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose (including undiagnosed fractures), incorrect treatment or poor treatment, surgical complications and errors, and administrative errors.

Meningitis negligence claims can arise from substandard care, delayed treatment, or misdiagnosis. Should a medical practitioner have failed to meet the standard of care expected, and you or a loved one have suffered harm as a result, you could be entitled to bring a claim. Substandard treatment of meningitis can result in serious injury or even death.

Where mental health services have failed to provide an appropriate standard of care, it can result in harm to a patient and in some cases the avoidable suicide of a loved one. Example claims include failure to correctly diagnose and treat a mental illness, failing to supervise a patient, failing to provide a safe environment, not heeding family warnings, issues with admission and discharge, and failure to prevent suicide. We have the necessary expertise to advise you whether you are entitled to bring a claim and often in sensitive and difficult circumstances.

Regrettably patients can be misdiagnosed when receiving treatment, and this can result in harm being suffered. Our Lawyers are experienced in dealing with such claims and can advise you as to whether you could be entitled to claim compensation, and where a misdiagnosis has been provided negligently and has caused you harm.

Inadequate eye care can have serious implications including permanent sight loss, visual impairment, and other permanent complications. Where such complications could have been avoided, you could be entitled to compensation.

You may be entitled to claim for compensation where negligent orthopaedic care has caused you harm. Where errors have been made it can result in significant and long-lasting complications, including ongoing issues of pain and mobility. If you believe you have suffered harm following orthopaedic treatment (including surgery), then contact us to speak about making a possible claim.

Pressure sores (or pressure ulcers) are skin damage caused by sitting or lying for long periods without moving. Pressure sore claims arise when healthcare providers fail in their duties to do everything they can to avoid ulcers forming. This includes regular repositioning. Where healthcare professionals fail in their responsibilities compensation could be owed, and given pressure sores can develop and lead to a range of complications including infection.

A sepsis negligence claim arises where healthcare providers fail to properly diagnose or treat sepsis. Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition, and it is vital that care is provided in a timely manner. Where there are failings in the treatment of sepsis, this can lead to death or significant injury. In certain cases, family members can claim compensation for a wrongful death from sepsis.

A spinal injury claim arises where negligent care causes or worsens a spinal injury. This could include a delayed or missed diagnosis (including cauda equina syndrome), inadequate treatment, or errors during spinal surgery. As spinal injuries can have a catastrophic impact upon your life, being aware of when this has come about due to negligence is important. We can advise you on whether you could bring a claim for compensation.

The consequences of a stroke can be life-changing and can include paralysis, difficulty speaking and swallowing, and memory loss. Where you or a loved one has suffered a stroke following a misdiagnosis, you could be entitled to claim compensation. Such claims can arise where there have been missed opportunities to prevent a stroke, and where appropriate management, treatment or medication has not been provided.

Surgical error claims arise where something goes wrong before, during, or shortly after surgery. Unfortunately errors do occur and despite surgeons being highly skilled professionals. Example cases can include a failure to appropriately consent a patient for surgery, failing to carry out a procedure appropriately, undergoing an unnecessary procedure, operating on the wrong body part, or causing damage to another part of the body. If you believe you have suffered as a result of a surgical error, then please do contact us to discuss further.