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Our medical negligence claims team regularly write about related legal topics and welcome your comments on our posts. If you would like more information on our services, please don't hesitate to get in touch on 01616 966 229.

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The difficulties with causation in cancer claims

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As many people will know, the statistic is that one in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime. Many people will also have heard that the earlier that cancer is detected, then the better chance there is of a positive outcome. Claims regarding...

The infected blood scandal and victim's rights to compensation

Laura Sheehan
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News of the infected blood scandal has recently hit the press again since the report stemming from the inquiry was finalised. The public inquiry has described the scale of the scandal as ‘horrifying’, but what is the scandal all about?  ...

The benefits of hydrotherapy for medical negligence claimants

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In 2023, a quantum only cerebral palsy case went to trial for the first time in six years - CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (‘CCC’). The Judge considered several key issues during the case and one of them was the benefits...

Prostate cancer screening trial

Laura Owen
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Cancer Research UK estimates that prostate cancer is responsible for the loss of 12,000 lives a year. In the UK, it is the most common type of cancer in men.  A study by the Lancet Commission on prostate cancer estimates that deaths are set...

What are extravasation injuries?

Matthew Wan
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Extravasation is when liquid leaks outside a blood vessel into the surrounding tissues. In the medical negligence context, extravasation can occur accidentally during administration of medication or fluids, which can result in serious injury to the...

Secondary victim medical negligence claims

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At the start of this year, many people will have been disappointed with the Supreme Court’s decision in the appeal known as Paul & Anor v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (‘Paul’) regarding secondary victim claims. Prior to this appeal,...

What is ankylosing spondylitis?

Judith Thomas-Whittingham
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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a painful form of inflammatory arthritis. It includes non-radiographic AS which is where X-ray changes are not present but inflammation is visible on an MRI in the sacroiliac joints or spine. Radiographic AS is where changes...

UK birth trauma inquiry highlights significant failings in the care of women

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In January 2024, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Birth Trauma established the first national inquiry to investigate the reasons for birth trauma and to develop policy recommendations to reduce instances of trauma during birth. It follows...

Cauda equina syndrome - what is it and what are the symptoms?

Pam Thompson
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Cauda equina syndrome is a rare and severe type of spinal stenosis (narrowing in the spinal column which can lead to compression of nerves). What is the cauda equina? This is the sack of nerve roots (nerves that leave the spinal cord...

The government's major conditions strategy - health service

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I think everyone is aware that the NHS is under pressure and that some radical changes will be required to safeguard it for the future. A lot of people may not be aware that the government is planning to publish a major conditions strategy early this...

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