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Medical negligence claims against RUH Bath

If you believe that medical negligence has happened at RUH Bath then we have the people and the experience to do something about it.

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Medical negligence lawyers with successful claims against RUH Bath.

If you suspect that medical negligence has taken place at RUH Bath then our team of lawyers have a proven history of making successful compensation claims.

When you go to hospital you place your trust in the hands of professionals. So when complications arise from the result of medical procedures or from the consequences of someone’s stay, it is only right to question why. And when negligence is involved we believe that you have every right to seek answers. Not just for yourself, but for all the people who may be saved from the same experience in the future.

But bringing a compensation claim for medical negligence can be a highly complicated process and to be successful, you need professional support and guidance on your side. We know the steps to take, the amount of medical negligence compensation you should expect, and how to quickly secure this for you.

Everything we do is focused on helping you through the process. We know time is precious and we work hard to progress things as fast as possible. So you can get on with the important stuff like starting to rebuild your life.

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Examples of our successful cases against RUH Bath.

Our specialist maternal injury team represented a woman in a claim against Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust following the mismanagement of her second labour, which resulted in a complex 3B perineal tear, anal sphincter injury, faecal incontinence, stoma formation and long-term psychological trauma.

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Compensation received £525,000
Claim Type: Birth Injury | Obstetric Negligence | RUH Bath
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Our Clinical Negligence Team represented a 60-year-old woman in a claim against the Trust following a negligent delay in the diagnosis and treatment of her urethral carcinoma. As a result of the failures in her care, our client endured avoidable cancer progression, unnecessary invasive treatment, significant pain and long-term physical and psychological complications.

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Compensation received £125,000
Claim Type: Delayed Diagnosis – Urethral Carcinoma | Cancer Mismanagement | Psychological Injury | RUH Bath
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RWK Goodman represented a 62-year-old woman in a claim against the Trust following its failure to provide appropriate treatment for a serious orthopaedic shoulder injury. As a result of the missed treatment options, our client endured prolonged pain, functional restriction and deterioration of the shoulder joint, ultimately requiring a delayed shoulder replacement.

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Case settled £15,000
Claim Type: Orthopaedic Injury Failure to Treat | Delayed Surgery | RUH Bath
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RWK Goodman represented the widow of a 72-year-old man in a claim concerning the negligent failure to identify a cancerous tumour visible on an MRI scan of the maxillary antrum. Tragically, the delay in diagnosis meant that by the time the cancer was discovered, it was already incurable.

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Compensation received £225,000
Claim Type: Delayed Diagnosis – Maxillary Antrum Carcinoma | Fatal Claim | RUH Bath
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Our Clinical Negligence Team represented a 25-year-old woman in a claim against the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust following a negligent lumpectomy in which healthy breast tissue was removed instead of the intended fibroadenoma. A settlement of £5,500 was achieved to compensate her for the avoidable surgery, pain and permanent scarring.

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Compensation received excess of £5,500
Claim Type: Breast Surgery – Incorrect Procedure | Negligent Lumpectomy | RUH Bath
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We are real lawyers who have real world experience in winning compensation for medical negligence at RUH Bath. Talk to us today and we can help you understand your options.

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Our medical negligence specialisms

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Amputation claims

You may have had to undergo an amputation following a traumatic impact resulting from an accident, or as a result of medical negligence. If so, we can help you secure compensation to get your life back on track.

Brain haemorrhage negligence claims

Failing to treat, a delay in treating and/or misdiagnosing a brain haemorrhage can have a devastating impact on someone’s health and disability, and can cause potentially avoidable brain damage. If this has happened, we can help you make a claim for compensation.

Cancer claims

If you or a loved one suffers from cancer, early diagnosis is vital if you’re to have the best chance of survival. So when initial signs are missed due to someone’s negligence you may be denied the best chance of returning to health. If that’s the case, we can help you make a cancer misdiagnosis compensation claim.

Cardiac negligence claims

If you, or your loved ones, have experienced cardiac negligence it is vital you have the best help and support on your side.

Dental negligence claims

Even the simplest of dental procedures can go wrong. If this is the case for you, you may have found it a traumatic experience resulting in pain, suffering and the need for further dental treatment.

GP negligence claims

Your family GP is normally the first port of call when you’re worried about your health. However, sometimes things can go wrong. If your GP lets you down then we can investigate what went wrong and seek redress on your behalf.

Hospital negligence claims

When you’ve received medical treatment in hospital that’s gone wrong or led to unexpected complications and injury it is likely to have had a significant impact on your life. If this is the case, our medical negligence solicitors can help obtain you compensation for your injuries and any financial losses.

Sepsis negligence claims

An injury caused by sepsis could be temporary or life changing – either way, if the condition was missed due to negligence, you may have a claim for compensation.
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Spinal injury claims

However you came by your spinal injury, our specialist injury solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve. As dedicated spinal cord injury claims solicitors, we can advise you on securing compensation which will help with your immediate and long term needs.

Stroke negligence claims

Failing to treat, a delay in treating and/or misdiagnosing a stroke can have a devastating impact on someone’s health and disability, and can cause potentially avoidable brain damage. If this has happened, we can help you make a claim for compensation.

Weight loss surgery claims

Weight loss surgery (or bariatric surgery) is a major event that will change your life. Unfortunately, things can go wrong and if your operation has not been a success, you might want to seek compensation to get the support you need. If so, we can help.