Articles in ‘Medical negligence’ Category

Head of Medical Negligence Simon Elliman recovered £400,000 for a man left with permanent neurological damage following an alleged failure to provide clear advice about the red-flag symptoms of cauda equina syndrome.

Simon Elliman, Head of Medical Negligence at RWK Goodman, reflects on the firm’s longstanding relationship with Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) and AvMA’s crucial role in improving patient safety.

Hannah Blackwell, a Partner in the Clinical Negligence Team and an obstetric negligence specialist, comments on the findings of the Amos report.

The sudden death of a loved one can have far reaching consequences, profoundly affecting the lives of those closest to them. In many cases, individuals rely on one another for financial support and for…

In this article, Hannah Blackwell, Clinical Negligence Partner, explores the growing call for a public inquiry into sepsis care in the UK. Drawing on her experience supporting families affected by fatal and life changing…

Insulin management is essential for those living with diabetes, but what happens when hospital patients need to handover responsibility for managing their condition to medical practitioners? And when does poor management become negligence? A…

Monika Krzysztopolska describes the aims of Hillsborough Law and how it ought to improve transparency, fairness and equality of arms for bereaved families.