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Case study: death caused by failure to diagnose sepsis
As medical negligence solicitors, we’ve seen how delays in treating sepsis can have devastating consequences for patients and their families. A quarter of NHS trusts don’t give antibiotics to patients...
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Case study: estate claim successful in the High Court
Our inheritance dispute solicitors recently acted in a contentious probate case, representing a widow and her child who were contesting the terms of a disputed Will. Last week, our clients...
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Case study: how we helped two landlords recover their properties
It’s not uncommon for a landlord to want to take back possession of a property which they’re renting out. Some are content to wait for a natural break, e.g. when...
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Case study: £115,000 following knee replacement surgery
When you go to hospital or the doctor’s surgery for a routine procedure such as a knee replacement, you don’t expect it to go awry. After all, we trust the...
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Missed sepsis diagnosis costs lives
The recent story regarding the death of one-year-old William Mead and its implications around out-of-hours healthcare should give us all pause for thought. An NHS report into William’s case sheds...
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Case study: £267,000 settlement for missed fracture
For most of us, a fracture is a routine injury and one that the majority of us will make a full recovery from. But whilst thousands of us are treated...
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Case study: £1m for Cauda Equina delayed diagnosis claim
Cauda Equina Syndrome is a serious condition that occurs when the nerves at the base of the spine become trapped. Early diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome is vital. It’s considered...
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Case study: brain injury following motorcycle accident
As personal injury solicitors, we’re only too aware of how devastating the effects of a brain injury are. It can cause both physical and psychological changes, including thinking and learning...
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Case study: £100k award for nerve damage
A hand injury may seem like a relatively minor complaint. However, the sensitivity and movement in our hands is so important to our everyday lives that a serious hand injury...
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Case study: dad denied contact with his child
This Thursday marks World Child Contact Day, an annual event which highlights the difficulties faced by the many families who are affected by child residence and contact issues. When parents...
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Case study: settlement for nerve damage caused by surgery
Nerve damage can occur for a number of reasons, including medical negligence. If your nerve injury has occurred because of sub-standard care, you may be able to make a compensation...
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Case study: £50k for compartment syndrome claim after unnecessary surgery
Compartment syndrome is a potentially serious condition caused by bleeding or swelling within an enclosed bundle of muscles. This restricts blood flow and can cause permanent damage to the muscles...