Archived Legal Articles from 2024

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Clinical Negligence

May

Mattheus Ferreira Vieira -v- King's Lynn NHS Trust

09/05/24

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…

Endophthalmitis

02/05/24

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…

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April

Whiplash Tariff, fixing damages for whiplash injuries.

05/04/24

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…

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March

Clinical Negligence Resulting in Death: Understanding Compensation Claims

05/03/24

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…

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February

The True Cost of Maternity Claims

06/02/24

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…

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January

Allegations of Negligent Treatment at Royal Sussex County Hospital

05/01/24

A recent Police investigation into Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, 'Operation Bramber,' has found that approximately 100 patients have faced negligent treatment between 2015 - 2021, with at least 40 patients having died as a result of the Hospital's negligent treatment. The…

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