Labour always carries risk, though, with modern medicine and advanced antenatal care, these risks can often be avoided. In the case something does go wrong, the effects can be devastating both for the mother and the child. Several birth injuries like cerebral palsy can develop over time despite regular monitoring,[…]
Read More »Compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency and needs to be addressed quickly to avoid the widespread death of muscles and tissues. Should medical practitioners fail to provide a reasonable standard of care, a patient may file a compensation claim for their damages. Introduction – Understanding Compartment Syndrome What is a[…]
Read More »Falls and fractures in older people are costly, and often a preventable health issue. Older adults are at increased risk of falling due to their age or co-morbid medical conditions. Thus, hospitals have a duty to carry out a risk assessment for any vulnerable patients that are admitted into their[…]
Read More »The consequences of a stroke episode can be devastating, even when it’s diagnosed and managed promptly. When medical practitioners fail to recognise the warning signs, the effects are long-term and sometimes fatal. Transient Ischemic Attacks, although less dangerous, need to be recognised for what they are, as they can frequently[…]
Read More »Introduction – Understanding Appendicitis What is the Appendix? The appendix is a (worm-like) continuation of the large intestine found at the junction of the small and large bowel. It is a vestigial organ, and its existing function in the human body is still unknown. What is Appendicitis? Appendicitis is the[…]
Read More »The capacity to affect another human being’s life is something that has both fascinated and terrified many people. Hence, the medical profession or that of any health worker is not without its risks, and likewise not without its benefits. While the capacity to make a human error applies to nearly[…]
Read More »Introduction Do you have a claim? How are cauda equina syndrome payouts calculated ‘Special Losses’ i.e. What can I claim for past, current and future financial losses? Cauda equina settlements Q&A Introduction Cauda equina is a condition when a group of nerves at the base of the spine (known as[…]
Read More »Introduction What is cancer misdiagnosis Making a cancer claim for cancer misdiagnosis Making a misdiagnosis claim late Cancer misdiagnosis compensation amounts Different types of claims What should you do now if you believe you have a claim? Introduction Unfortunately, cancer misdiagnosis claims are far too common. Cancer Research UK reported[…]
Read More »On International Women’s Day 2018, I reflect upon the journey that has led to me establishing my own successful Law Practice. I actually wanted to be an artist, but my father persuaded me I’d end up penniless and I should look to other options. I had always enjoyed legal TV[…]
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A simple explanation is that compensation is split into three categories: General damages General damages are awarded for your pain, injury and suffering. In addition, to compensate for the effect on your daily life (which is referred to as Loss of Amenity) General damages are calculated using the Judicial College[…]
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This is what should happen when a solicitor looks into a potential clinical negligence claim. The initial investigation and pre-action protocol process There is a complaints procedure (called Local Resolution) that you can go through with your healthcare provider. It will often be a good idea to do so and[…]
Read More »Claims in medical negligence arise in many different circumstances and at Medical Solicitors we receive new enquiries on a daily basis that reflect a range of complex issues. We strive to help our clients insofar as we can to get the answers they are looking for, even though it is[…]
Read More »Medical Emergency: Adrenal Crisis (Addisonian Crisis) Cortisol is a hormone that helps to control blood pressure in your body, and which your body releases from the adrenal gland in response to stress. The process is regulated by the pituitary gland in your brain. If this, or the adrenal gland is[…]
Read More »The Government is entitled to recover any state benefits and NHS treatment charges from the party who was at fault for your injuries. The principle is that the person that caused you harm, rather than the State, should pay compensation to you and that you should not be compensated twice[…]
Read More »Statements of truth have legal implications. If you have been asked to sign a document by a solicitor, such as a Witness Statement for Court proceedings, then it will usually have a Statement of Truth at the end of it. What are Statements of Truth? It is a declaration that[…]
Read More »In the case of childs compensation the court has to approve any settlement. There will usually be a Court Order for a childs compensation directing that the monies be paid into a fund held by the Court Funds Office (‘CFO’). The CFO is then responsible for looking after the money until[…]
Read More »Women don’t always have the same typical heart attack symptoms as those of a male, such as an excruciating chest pain that travels down one arm. Those symptoms can happen to women, but in many cases do not. The symptoms can be almost “silent” and quite minor, so women often[…]
Read More »Student nurses could start their careers over £50,000 in debt under new government plans revealed in the Autumn Chancellor’s statement to convert training bursaries into repayable loans. A mass protest is planned to take place in the New Year, 9 January. At Medical Solicitors we think these changes could put prospective[…]
Read More »In accordance with Guidelines set out in the 1980s, and repeated in every British National Formulary since, benzodiazepine drugs should only be prescribed for 2-4 weeks at most, and in the lowest dose possible, for patients with a severe problem (such as acute anxiety in coping with a flight abroad,[…]
Read More »At the eleventh hour, the Junior doctors’ in England have suspended strike action and the strike called off. The Junior doctors’ proposed strike action has arisen because an 11% pay rise offered to Junior doctors by ministers was offset by other elements of the pay package, including unsociable hours payments.[…]
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