The first half of 2026 has seen our specialist medical negligence solicitors secure compensation for clients in a wide range of complex claims.
From delayed cancer diagnoses and surgical errors to failures in hospital care and neglect in care settings, these settlements have helped clients and their families obtain financial support, answers and accountability after avoidable harm.
Working from our offices in Hull, Sheffield and York, our medical negligence team has successfully concluded claims involving hospitals, GPs, care homes and other healthcare providers.
While no amount of compensation can undo what has happened, these settlements can provide access to treatment, rehabilitation, care, accommodation adaptations and financial security for the future.
Below are some of the medical negligence claims our team settled during the first six months of 2026.
Surgical medical negligence claims
Poor outcome from multiple bilateral toe surgeries – settled for £45,000
Client: Woman in her 50s | Solicitor: Amy Adkins from our Hull office
Our client underwent a series of substandard toe surgeries. It was alleged that, had she received appropriate treatment, four of the procedures would have been unnecessary and she would likely have achieved a good outcome.
Instead, she has been left with ongoing pain, swelling, hypersensitivity and restricted movement in her toes, all of which continue to affect her mobility. She has already undergone revision surgery and is expected to require further procedures in the future.
The claim settled for £45,000.
Anaesthetic awareness in spinal surgery – settled for £15,000
Client: Woman in her 50s | Solicitor: Amy Adkins from our Hull office
Our client experienced anaesthetic awareness during spinal surgery after being given what our expert considered was insufficient anaesthesia. She regained consciousness during the operation but was unable to move or alert medical staff, causing significant psychological distress.
The claim settled in May 2026 for £15,000.
Delayed diagnosis and/or treatment medical negligence claims
Delayed diagnosis of melanoma – settled for £535,000
Client: Woman in her 50s | Solicitor: Amy Adkins from our Hull office
A delay in diagnosing melanoma allowed our client's skin cancer to spread, ultimately resulting in a terminal diagnosis.
She has undergone extensive surgery, immunotherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy. The settlement included provision for specialist support and adaptations to her home to assist with her end-of-life care.
The defendants admitted liability in full and the claim settled for £535,000.
Failure to treat hereditary kidney disease - settled £400,000
Client: Man in his mid-30s | Solicitors: Sarah Johnson and Laurence Daniels from our York office
This claim arose from failures by a GP and other healthcare providers to appropriately manage hereditary kidney disease.
As a result, our client's kidney function deteriorated, leading to dialysis and a kidney transplant. He has been left with permanent impairment and will require a further transplant in the future.
The defendants admitted partial liability and the claim settled for £400,000.
Delayed diagnosis of renal cancer – settled for £85,000
Client: Estate of a woman in her late 70s | Lawyer: Natasha Lindley from our Sheffield office
This case involved a failure to carry out a recommended a urine dipstick test, delaying the woman’s referral to urology and eventual diagnosis of kidney cancer by approximately seven months.
She initially attended her GP with cellulitis, swollen ankles and iron deficiency anaemia. Although a urine dipstick test was recommended following investigations, it was never carried out due to human error.
Six months later, she returned with a persistent cough. Imaging confirmed advanced kidney cancer that had spread to her liver, lungs, lymph nodes and pleura. Sadly, she passed away two months later from multiple organ failure.
During the claim, her family argued that the delay deprived her of the opportunity to receive immunotherapy and likely reduced her life expectancy by around two-and-a-half years.
The claim settled for £85,000.
Delayed diagnosis of heel fracture – settled for £55,000
Client: Man in his early 70s | Lawyer: Matthew Brown from our Sheffield office
After falling from a ladder, our client attended his local emergency department where an X-ray was incorrectly reported as showing no fracture.
He continued to experience severe pain and underwent months of painful physiotherapy before seeking a private orthopaedic opinion. He was then correctly diagnosed with a calcaneal (heel bone) fracture, nine months after the injury.
The delay resulted in permanent foot deformity, ongoing heel pain and tenderness, the need for modified footwear and a significantly increased risk of post-traumatic osteoarthritis.
Following service of a Letter of Claim, the NHS Trust admitted liability and the claim settled for £55,000.
Delayed diagnosis of scaphoid fracture – settled for £11,250
Client: Young man | Lawyer: Natasha Lindley from our Sheffield office
Our client endured a year of unnecessary pain and suffering after a scaphoid fracture went undiagnosed.
He was discharged from physiotherapy before results of a scan were reviewed. Had the scan been acted upon promptly, the fracture would have been identified much sooner. Instead, diagnosis was delayed by 12 months before he eventually underwent surgery.
The claim settled for £11,250.
Death and neglect medical negligence claims
Patient died after severe breathlessness was misdiagnosed - settled for £200,000
Client: Estate of a woman in her mid-50s | Solicitors: Sarah Johnson and Laurence Daniels from our York office.
Our client's family brought a claim after she died following a failure to correctly diagnose the cause of her severe breathlessness.
She attended an urgent treatment centre complaining of worsening symptoms but was incorrectly diagnosed and discharged home. Five days later, she suffered a cardiac arrest and sadly passed away.
The defendant NHS Trust admitted liability and the claim settled for £200,000 following a settlement meeting.
Death following pancreatic fine needle aspiration procedure – settled for £60,000
Client: Estate of a woman aged 79 | Solicitor: Lyndsey Taylor from our York office
Our client lost his partner after an unnecessary endoscopic ultrasound scan and fine needle aspiration (FNA) procedure on her pancreas.
It was alleged that there was a lack of appropriate consent before the endoscopic ultrasound guided procedure and that there was no valid clinical reason to perform the procedure at all.
She developed recognised complications following the procedure, such as excessive bleeding, acute pancreatitis and a hole in the small intestine, which sadly led to her death.
Although the defendants denied liability throughout the litigation, they made an offer to settle the claim before trial.
The claim settled for £60,000.
Woman died following repeated falls in care home – settled for £32,000
Client: Estate of woman in her 90s | Lawyer: Natasha Lindley from our Sheffield office
This claim arose from repeated failures in the care of a woman with dementia who had been assessed as being at high risk of falls.
Despite falling on numerous occasions, her care plan and falls risk assessment were never updated, even after staff acknowledged they could no longer safely meet her needs. During her time at the home she was also assaulted by a carer, leaving her with bite marks, bruising and other injuries.
Following two falls in one day, she sustained a fractured hip. Although she underwent surgery, she sadly died the following day in March 2024 at the age of 94.
The care home admitted full liability. The claim settled for £32,000, including damages for her pain and suffering together with funeral expenses and related costs.
Neglect in residential care – settled for £7,000
Client: Estate of a 60-year-old man | Solicitor: Amy Adkins from our Hull office
Our client suffered malnourishment and developed a pressure sore as a result of poor care while living in a residential facility.
Although he sadly passed away from unrelated causes before the claim concluded, we worked alongside a case manager on a pro bono basis to help secure more appropriate accommodation following his discharge from hospital. This ensured he received suitable care during his final weeks.
The claim settled for £7,000, with compensation paid to his daughter on behalf of his estate.
Need advice about a possible medical negligence claim?
If you or a loved one has been affected by substandard medical treatment, our specialist medical negligence team can advise you on whether you may have a claim.
With dedicated teams based in Hull, Sheffield and York, we support clients across England and Wales, helping them secure compensation, access rehabilitation and treatment, and obtain answers when medical care has fallen below an acceptable standard.
We offer a free initial assessment of your case and, if we think you have a good chance of success, your claim be funded through a No Win, No Fee agreement.
Contact our medical negligence team today to discuss your circumstances in confidence.
Please Note: Unfortunately we do not handle medical negligence cases outside of England and Wales.