Medical Negligence News & Insights

RC v Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors recover damages for injuries arising as a result of a hospital’s negligence resulting in fall. The fall caused a femur fracture and exacerbation of a kidney condition resulting in the recommencement of dialysis.

Facts of the case Our client (aged 5 years old) had a consultation with her GP, who recorded that there was a history of abdominal pain and that there was a strong family history of coeliac disease. Blood tests were arranged.

Facts of the case The Deceased was complaining of pain in her left hip and was taken by her daughter to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital A&E Department. An x-ray was conducted and the x-ray indicated swelling to the joint and the Deceased was informed that the symptoms were caused by osteoarthritis. The Deceased was discharged with painkilling medication.

Facts of the case Our client began to experience back pain for which she self-medicated with analgesia. The pain worsened and she attended her GP. The GP diagnosed back spasm and prescribed analgesia

Facts of the case Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors represented a child in relation to a claim against a doctor who performed a private circumcision which resulted in a poor outcome and the need for a second procedure.

Treatment has been delayed for millions of patients while the NHS has focused on managing the pandemic. GPs in many areas are still unable to refer as normal and it has been reported that even urgent referrals are being delayed. The NHS Confederation has warned that 10m people could be on NHS waiting lists by Christmas.

In an article from late 2019, The Health Foundation has set out where is believes the NHS is failing its patients most and the impact that this is having on patient safety. The following conclusions were reached in the article:

According to this recent BBC article, a figure of £83 billion is quoted in respect of the cost of outstanding compensation claims against the NHS. As any outstanding compensation will not necessarily be paid out in the next year and could stretch well into the future, it is misleading to quote this figure in the same breath as the annual NHS budget, however, it does provide for shocking reading none the less.

Experiencing a miscarriage can be one of the most difficult life events we are faced with. It has recently been established that 1 in 6 women who lose a baby in early pregnancy experience long term symptoms of post-traumatic stress. This BBC article provides anecdotal evidence regarding the severity of the psychological impact on mothers. Plenty of miscarriages occur naturally, however, some are caused by clinical negligence. Do you believe you have experienced a miscarriage or birthing complications as a result of clinical negligence? Please contact us for a free, no-obligation enquiry today.