We put our complete trust in the diagnosis and treatment recommendations of our doctors, as they possess the qualification and experience to help us feel better. We do not expect to suffer any further injury or illness or for our condition to worsen. However, in just one year, over 1,300 patients made NHS compensation claims,…
The Cauda Equina is a bundle of nerves located at the lower end of the spinal cord. These nerves help in the transmission of messages to and from your pelvic organs, feet and legs, and supply sensation to the skin overlying the true back muscles. Damage to this area can severely impact the quality of…
Most patients who receive medical care in NHS centres across the UK are treated very well. The high-quality care rendered by the NHS means patients do not have any problems. However, things do go wrong on occasion. While we appreciate and understand the pressure under which our doctors discharge their duty, NHS negligence is never…
NHS Compensation and Suing the NHSÂ is what our medical negligence solicitors specialise in. We understand that making an NHS compensation claim by suing the NHS can be a difficult decision for patients. However, the NHS must be held to account when it lets patients down. Medical mistakes should not happen, but when they do, suing…
Misdiagnosis Claims There are a number of reasons why a medical professional may misdiagnose your condition. One of the most important reasons is that a wide range of conditions presents similar symptoms; as a result, a doctor may wrongly diagnose a different condition. This is why it is critical that medical professionals pay careful attention…
Medical negligence claims have been on the increase in recent years due to the increased pressures experienced by health professionals at the NHS. This article discusses the reasons why the number of medical negligence claims continues to increase and steps that can be taken to stop this trend. This article investigates the real reasons why…
Recent media reports claim that NHS medical negligence is happening on a regular basis. Shockingly, a patient is treated every 90 minutes following serious NHS medical negligence. The report found that more than 6,000 incidents of medical negligence were recorded last year, which is 3 times the number of reported incidents of NHS medical negligence during…
