14 May 2024
I read with interest, an excellent article in The Times this week from Anthony Barton, about how clinical negligence litigation is vital to ensure patient safety , and the importance of ensuring independent, rigorous, judicially-regulated investigation. I'm sure many clinical negligence…
Clinical Negligence
13 May 2024
A Call to Action - British Infants are more likely to die before their first birthday than babies in other economically developed countries the article in the Times suggests. Sixty five percent of the government budget for clinical negligence claims arises from maternity and neonatal problems.…
Clinical Negligence
13 May 2024
Our Leeds based Clinical Negligence department recently attended an insightful training session on negligence claims involving eye conditions delivered by the charity, Action Against Medical Accidents. Of particular interest was the discussions centred around retinal detachment which affects 1 in…
Clinical Negligence
13 May 2024
There are multiple factors that inform an 'at risk pregnancy' and these can include age and ethnicity, but in this article we will examine obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Women with health conditions require increased monitoring and specialised care during pregnancy to ensure that…
Clinical Negligence
13 May 2024
I heard Donna Ockenden, midwife and author of the Ockenden report commenting on the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigation (MNSI) ,on the 8th May when the report was published. Sadly, her summary was that more funding was required and that none of the themes were new…
Clinical Negligence
09 May 2024
A Norfolk Hospital Trust has recently admitted to failings in the care of an 11 year old boy who died from Sepsis. The Inquest heard that the 11 year old, who was Autistic, was described by medical staff as being very difficult to examine. The child was admitted to Hospital in April 2022 with a…
Clinical Negligence
02 May 2024
Having eye surgery can be a daunting process and unfortunately recovery does not always go as planned. Endophthalmitis is one of the potential risks following eye surgeries and is defined as an infection of the tissues or fluids inside the eyeball. The source of the infection is usually external…
Clinical Negligence
05 Apr 2024
On 31st May 2021 the Government introduced the Whiplash Tariff, fixing damages for whiplash injuries. Whiplash is defined in the statute as being an injury of soft tissue in the neck, back or shoulder namely a sprain, strain, tear, or rupture or lesser damage of a muscle, tendon or ligament except…
Clinical Negligence
05 Mar 2024
When a loved one suffers harm or loses their life due to medical negligence, it can be an emotionally devastating experience. In such cases, understanding your rights and the compensation you may be entitled to is crucial. Let's delve into the key aspects: What Constitutes Medical Negligence…
Clinical Negligence
06 Feb 2024
Maternity claims involve a wide variety of conditions that can develop during pregnancy and labour and can result in significant injury to the mother and child if not managed properly. The majority of cerebral palsy cases are not related to negligence, and the single largest factor for cerebral…
Clinical Negligence
