Articles by ‘Sophie Angwin-Thornes’

An ectopic pregnancy is a serious medical emergency that needs prompt diagnosis and treatment. If the symptoms are not recognised in time, it can cause severe injury or even be life-threatening. This guide covers…

Sophie Angwin-Thornes in our specialist maternal injury claims team describes how an NHS Trust admitted serious failings in her client’s care, which had life-changing consequences.

Sophie Angwin-Thornes in our maternal injury claims team successfully secured a settlement of £70,000 for a thirty-four-year-old mother who suffered a serious ureteric injury sustained during the delivery of her second child.

Find out how we helped Carlos and his family secure compensation after a missed nerve injury after an elbow injury led to ongoing complications.

We know that giving birth can be an extremely traumatising experience for some mothers and, coupled with a physical injury, the impact can be life-long. For many mothers, pursuing a birth injury compensation claim…

Hannah Blackwell and Sophie Angwin-Thornes achieved settlement of £300,000 for a woman who suffered a severe fourth-degree perineal tear during the birth of her second child at University Hospital Coventry, part of University Hospital…

Over the last 15 years there have been many maternity investigations, scandals and inquiries highlighting that mothers and babies have been injured due to poor care. The fourth Ockenden maternity review is underway in…

Perineal tears from childbirth are common. However, they are usually minor with no long term impact to mums. When you’ve experienced a serious perineal tear though, the impact can be life-changing. We’re here to…