Articles in ‘Medical negligence’ Category

In January 2021 MBRRACE published is latest report into maternal deaths. It was noted that between 2016-2018 23 women in the UK lost their lives to sepsis, accounting for 11% of all maternal deaths in that period. The report made a number of recommendations to improve these figures going forward.

I recently came across the inspirational story of Bryanna Tanase featured in Horse and Hound. Bryanna, who is 17 years old and lives with cerebral palsy, shares her story on how horses have impacted her life and her dream of competing in the Paralympics. She hopes that she might inspire others to reach their full potential too.

Abigail Ringer explains the importance of a new £30 million investment from the Government into Changing Places toilets.

For Young Carers Action Day our team takes a look at the potential long-term impacts of coronavirus, even beyond lockdown.

For World TB Day, Faye Marks explains how Tuberculosis is still a risk for people – even in the UK – and what people might need to look out for.

Ahead of Peeps HIE’s HIE Awareness Day, Abigail Ringer explains what you need to know about the injury and how it can be avoided.

Our client brought an action against University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust for personal injury and consequential losses as a result of negligent treatment he received at Wythenshawe Hospital on 8 April 2014.

Our client brought an action against Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for treatment provided to him in relation to delayed treatment of a post-operative infection in May 2015.

Lucy Crawford explains how a bereavement support charity local to her has been continuing to help people during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns.

Abigail Ringer explains what to look out for if you are concerned about jaundice in newborns, as well as how it should be monitored and treated by medical professionals.

A young boy has been awarded substantial multi-million pound damages following the negligent care afforded to his mother during her pregnancy.

Hannah Blackwell, solicitor for Jo Flaherty’s medical negligence claim, explains the injuries Jo suffered and how we helped her seek compensation.