At Stephensons, we understand the devastating impact that a brain injury can have on individuals and families. Brain injuries are often life-changing, affecting not only the injured person but also their loved ones, causing emotional strain, financial...
The National Health Service (NHS) provides invaluable medical care to millions of people across the United Kingdom each year. Most patients receive an excellent standard of care from dedicated healthcare professionals. However, medical errors and negligence...
Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is understandably devastating. However, discovering that your illness has been misdiagnosed, delayed or overlooked completely can lead to further emotional distress, physical complications and financial hardship. If you or a...
At Stephensons, we understand how devastating the effects of cardiology negligence can be for patients and their families. Cardiac-related medical errors can lead to long-term harm, lifechanging injuries, or even tragic loss of life. If you or a loved one...
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a rare but serious medical condition requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment. Delay or misdiagnosis can have devastating consequences, including permanent nerve damage, loss of mobility, and life-altering...
Experiencing a dental procedure that has gone wrong or receiving substandard dental care can have lasting physical and emotional effects. If you have suffered harm as a result of dental negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. At Stephensons, our...
An anonymity order is a court order to safeguard the identify of a person or a party giving evidence such as witness in legal proceedings by preventing their names and relevant information from being disclosed publicly. This order can be granted by the...
In the UK, there are an estimated 40,000 people suffering spinal injuries each year and over 1,200 people have become paralysed due to spinal damage. Generally, spinal injury can be either caused by traumatic incidents (e.g. road traffic accident ) or...
The BBC News and Independent News have recently reported that a grieving daughter, Chloe Hickman, 24, launched a petition urging the government to implement “Louise’s Law”, named after her late mother’s name Louise Hickman, which...
Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK) is a rare parasitic eye infection from a certain type of amoeba which is a single-celled organism. It starts by affecting the outermost layer of the cornea and as the infection extends deeper, it will cause loss of sight. ...