Articles by ‘Richard Coleman’

Clinical negligence claims in orthopaedics continue to grow. The 2023/24 Annual Report and Accounts from NHS Resolution (who are responsible for dealing with and paying out compensation claims against the NHS arising from clinical…

At RWK Goodman we regularly seek the expertise of medical professionals to highlight where potential negligence may have occurred. Mr Abeezar Sarela, Consultant Surgeon at Surgical Jurisprudence, is an expert in Weight Loss surgery…

RWK Goodman Clinical Negligence Associate Sinead Coulson, talks to Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon Mr Vittal Rao about the things you need to know before considering bariatric surgery. During their conversation they cover…

Cathy was 69 years old when, during a routine GP appointment, she was urgently referred to hospital; the doctor noticed that Cathy had developed coldness and discolouration of her left foot, which had no…

Article created in collaboration with: Shaw Somers BSc(Hons) MD FRCS – Consultant Surgeon & Director at Streamline Weight Loss Clinics The gastric band is essentially an inflatable silicone plastic ring. It is a simple…

The claimant received a lump sum of £350,000 following injuries sustained arising out of an incorrect gastric procedure carried out The Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

Richard Coleman details a successful claim for medical negligence against the John Radcliffe Hospital, after negligent treatment at birth resulted in life-changing cerebral palsy.

The claimant received £150,000 following a failure by Barnet General Hospital in London to properly treat her gastric band.

The widower of a 66-year-old lady received £120,000 following the death of his wife of congestive cardiac failure, aortic valve stenosis and bicuspid aortic valve and aortic co-arctation.

Richard Coleman, head of our specialist bariatric surgery claims team, writes on the latest obesity-tackling plans from the Government.

Dr Mabel Blades, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist who has experience working with bariatric surgery patients, gives her tips for post-surgery diet in lockdown.

Every week 12 young people die from sudden cardiac death. Is it time to start screening young adults for potential cardiac issues more often?