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Opinion  |  20:11:19
Should we be surprised by the staffing crisis in the NHS?
With recent news of chronic staff shortages in the NHS as we head into winter, Ainara Diaz from our Medical Negligence team asks: should we be surprised that the NHS finds itself in this situation?
Case Study  |  05:11:19
Client who suffered a permanently discoloured arm as a result of a negligent iron infusion secures settlement of £25,000
Sophie Angwin-Thornes recovered damages for K, a client who suffered an extravasation injury, and as a result she was left with an area of discoloration on her upper arm and suffered pain and weakness in the arm.
Case Study  |  24:10:19
Client who lost use of his right thumb due to negligence secures settlement
Ali Cloak recovered damages for T, a client who lost the use of his right thumb after a failure to identify the extent of his fractured thumb and failing to provide him with the necessary treatment.
Case Study  |  24:10:19
Five-figure sum for 16 year old who developed knee problems as a result of a delayed diagnosis
Ali Cloak recovered five-figure sum for B, a 16 year old client who suffered a meniscal tear in her knee which went undiagnosed for nearly six weeks resulting in the need for a substantial operation and a likelihood of significant knee problems in later life.
Case Study  |  24:10:19
£30,000 secured for negligent treatment of broken wrist
Ali Cloak recovered £30,000 for L, a client who suffered loss of mobility in her wrist as a result of a failure of medical staff to recognise that her broken wrist was not healing correctly .
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Opinion  |  21:10:19
The effects of Erb’s palsy: part compensation, part inspiration
In honour of Erb's Palsy Awareness Week, Lucy Norton from our specialist compensation team talks here about the two aspects of her job as an Erb's palsy solicitor - part compensation, part inspiration.
Opinion  |  17:10:19
How to spot pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome – a story from our team
Pre-eclampsia, and complications resulting from it, can be fatal to unborn babies. Here, Lucy Crawford tells of her own experience of HELLP syndrome in the hope that it will help expectant mums spot the signs of pre-eclampsia.
Opinion  |  14:10:19
Expectant mothers’ concerns should be listened to, especially when it comes to ICP
Hannah Blackwell, a member of our specialist birth injury team, here helps to explain the importance of raising awareness of ICP and its effects, a disorder which can result in stillbirth.
Case Study  |  08:10:19
£4.8 million awarded for oxygen deprivation during birth
Paul Rumley acted for C, a 19 year old man who received insufficient oxygen to the brain around the time of his birth due to a 29 minute negligent delay in his delivery. His twin brother was born uninjured.
Case Study  |  20:09:19
How meningitis can be missed by GPs – a case example
Meningitis can affect anyone, but is most prevalent in babies, children, and young people. It can be fast-acting and aggressive, so it is vital that the condition is treated promptly, even if it is only suspected. Here, Joachim Stanley talks us through a case where this didn't happen.
Opinion  |  19:09:19
How should babies with meningitis symptoms be treated? The issues shown in negligence cases
Simon Elliman, head of our Medical Negligence team, looks at how negligence cases can inform us as to the issues which cause serious injury and even death when meningitis is not treated properly.
Opinion  |  17:09:19
The Statutory Duty of Candour – is it making any difference to patient safety?
The duty of candour was designed to ensure hospitals deliver an open and honest account when things go wrong - is this happening though? Kerstin Scheel reviews how the duty has been implemented so far.
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