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Case studies
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Settlement of claim for delayed investigation and diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome leading to permanent disability
We achieved a substantial settlement for a young woman left seriously disabled by failures in her care at Hull Royal Infirmary, which led to a delay in diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome.
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Settlement of claim for elderly patient injured after GP prescription error
We have recently settled a claim against a GP surgery after our elderly client was prescribed the wrong medication in terms of type and dose, and suffered a fall and associated injury as a result of side effects from the medication given.
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Settlement of claim for failure by A&E department to diagnose fractured radius
We settled a claim against Whittington Hospital NHS Trust for an alleged negligent failure to diagnose an undisplaced fracture of the radius.
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Settlement of claim for failure to recognise ongoing hyperstimulation in labour
We settled a claim for damages against Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after our client suffered prolonged pain as a result of the midwifery staff ignoring her continued hyperstimulation.
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Settlement of claim for hearing loss and cognitive injury caused by pneumococcal meningitis
A claim was made in relation to injuries sustained shortly after our client’s birth. Our client developed pneumococcal meningitis, which would have been avoided with appropriate treatment.
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Settlement of claim for inadequate nursing care provided to dementia patient
We dealt with a claim on behalf of the estate of an elderly resident of Osbourne Court Care Home in Baldock, Hertfordshire.
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Settlement of claim for incorrect surgery used on hallux valgus deformity leaving permanent disability
Our client underwent recommended surgery for a hallux valgus deformity (effectively a bunion on her big toe) at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital in Kent but, rather than resolving her problems, our client was left with significant pain and swelling.
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Settlement of claim for negligent hip replacement surgery
We have settled a claim on behalf of our client who, following negligently performed hip surgery, was left with leg length discrepancy and a painful hip and back, which caused her to require revision total hip replacement surgery.
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Settlement of claim for patient with poorly managed intracerebral bleed, resulting in stroke
Our client presented to A&E with what was described as a ‘worst ever’ headache. After being assessed, she was discharged with painkillers. Her condition deteriorated over the next couple of days and an ambulance was called.
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Successful claim relating to gastric banding procedure – failure to warn of and manage complications
We have dealt with a substantial claim for damages for a client seriously injured as a result of a gastric banding procedure performed privately by Professor Nadey Hakim.
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Settlement of clinical negligence claim against oral and maxillofacial surgeon
Our clinical negligence team has settled a claim against Mr Nadeem Saeed, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, for inappropriate post-operative management following wisdom tooth extraction surgery.
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Settlement of fatal claim from cholesteatoma arising out of failure of ENT team to investigate
We settled a claim against Medway NHS Foundation Trust relating to the death of a 30 year old man from an undiagnosed cholesteatoma, a bag of dead tissue in the ear which if left untreated rots away the ear and the linings of the brain.
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Settlement of fatal sepsis claim following failure to accurately report CT scan, leading to delay in life-saving surgery
We have recently settled a claim for the widower of a woman who sadly passed away because of failures in her medical treatment. The claim was against North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
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Settlement of head injury claim for pedestrian hit by a car
We recovered substantial damages for a client who suffered a head injury when hit by a car.
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Settlement of maternity care claim for mother following the stillbirth of a baby
We have recently settled a claim for a woman who suffered a number of errors in her maternity care during the late stages of her pregnancy. The failings, which took place under the care of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, tragically led to the stillbirth of her son in July 2016.
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Settlement of more than £1.1 million for driver of car involved in fatal collision with skip lorry
We settled a claim for over £1.1 million, plus legal costs, for our client who suffered catastrophic spinal injuries in a road traffic accident in July 2008.
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Settlement reached for failure to diagnose multiple comminuted foot fractures
We have recently settled a case against an NHS trust for failing to diagnose a fracture of our client’s right foot. Our 35-year-old client suffered a fall while out running and experienced immediate pain and swelling on the side of her foot.
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Settlement reached for vulnerable adult who sustained injuries when a door closed on top of him
Our client, who is a vulnerable adult with learning difficulties, was at work when a door closed on top of him, causing him to sustain a fractured hip.
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Settlement secured for bereaved family after mother suffered fatal stroke
A bereaved family has been awarded damages following admissions of liability from two NHS trusts after they failed to monitor and maintain appropriate anti-coagulation levels in a warfarin-dependent patient.
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Settlement secured for child burnt with phenol acid during toenail avulsion
We have secured a settlement for a child who was burnt with phenol acid during a routine toenail avulsion procedure. The mistake which occurred was completely preventable.
