22 Mar 2019
Obstetric claims represent 10% of clinical negligence claims by number and account for 48% of new claims reported. Birth injuries have significant human and legal cost. The consequence of such can result in permanent, catastrophic injury. Lawyers are often blamed for spiralling costs, but…
28 Nov 2018
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare and potentially life changing condition where It is a severe narrowing of the spinal canal usually caused by a prolapsed invertebral disc. It happens when the nerve in the "cauda equina" suddenly become severely compressed. This can lead to numbness and…
13 Oct 2018
Over the last 10 years there has been a huge change in cosmetic dentistry with a move away from the use of crowns or veneers, towards techniques to orthodontically align and whiten the front teeth. There has been a large increase in the number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment for cosmetic…
08 Nov 2016
Forbes Solicitors have launched a campaign to raise awareness surrounding the issue of brain injuries caused by medical negligence. According to Headway findings , acquired brain injury hospital admissions have increased by 10% since 2005-6 and in 2013-14, a staggering 162,554 people were admitted to…
16 Sep 2016
The duty of candour regulations came in to force 14th November 2014 for NHS bodies and in April 2015 for all other organisations. It is a statutory duty to be open and honest with patients, or the families, when something goes wrong or could lead to significant harm in the future. What this means…
29 May 2013
The trend for cosmetic procedures for aesthetic purposes has grown in popularity for both men and women as it becomes more accessible, and the variety of procedures increases. Attitudes have changed fuelled by media portrayal of perfection and body image, celebrities and adverts. People seek cosmetic…
01 Dec 2011
The standard of medical treatment in this country is largely very good, but on occasion you may not be satisfied with your treatment, and there are different forms of redress. The first is through the complaints procedure, and the second is a claim for negligence against the treatment provider for…
08 Nov 2010
I have recently been told by my new Dentist that I have serious periodontal disease, i.e. that my gums are deteriorating and some of my teeth are becoming loose. I have been told that this is because the disease attacks the gums and in turn erodes the bone that holds my teeth in place. My new Dentist…
18 Feb 2010
How do you put a value on your claim? Each case has to be considered on its own merits. The aim of compensation is to put the affected person back in the position they would have been in had the negligence not occurred and to compensate as far as possible for the losses caused by the injury. A…
12 Nov 2009
A hospital Trust admitted liability for the hip injury caused to a six-year-old girl. Following her birth in October 2000, a splint was applied to her left hip. One month later the splint was removed, although no follow-up appointments were arranged. Over the next 18 months the Claimant was noted to…
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Rossendale
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Accrington
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Accrington
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