These days, we are faced with more and more options when it comes to our healthcare. While many of the new products on the market are highly beneficial—and in some cases, can even be lifesaving—others are not as effective. This is especially true when it comes to vaginal mesh implants, which may vary quite dramatically […]
Category: Medical Negligence Compensation
Medical Malpractice Introduction
Recent statistics show that the medical industry causes 44,000 to 88,000 deaths, and 1.5 million personal injuries. Medical malpractice is a common event occurring in most clinics, hospitals and other medical institutions involving medical practitioners. The situation happens as a result of negligence or carelessness on the side of the medical practitioner. Medical malpractice is […]
Hospital Patients Are Dying From Preventable Blood Clots
Concerns have been raised about the number of people dying in hospital due to preventable blood clots. The issue was first raised in 2005 when a report found some 25,000 people died annually as a result of a preventable clot. The problem was recently highlighted once again, this time by the Welsh Assembly’s health committee […]
Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
While not all personal injury cases are classified as medical malpractice, all medical malpractice cases fall under personal injury law. If you have been injured in surgery or because of a physician or medical professional’s negligence, you may have a medical malpractice personal injury case. As a victim of medical malpractice, you may be facing […]
Understanding Personal Injury Compensation
Personal injuries are likely not something that most of us give any thought to until the unthinkable happens to us. Sustaining injuries because of the negligence or ill intent of another goes beyond the event itself, especially when there is long-term recovery ahead. In many cases, the term personal injury refers to harm that is […]
Missed Fractures
If you sustain a fracture, it is reasonable to assume that a trip to the hospital is the best course of action. With a quick examination and an x-ray, doctors will diagnose the break and treat it accordingly. The last thing you expect is to leave A&E with an undetected fracture. And while this may […]
Overview of the Different Types of Clinical Negligence Claims
While most of the doctors in the country are highly dedicated individuals, it’s unfortunate that every so often a patient will have to endure undue suffering and poor care at the hands of a medical professional. If that’s happened to you or a loved one, you may be eligible for filing a clinical negligence claim. […]
NHS Medical Negligence Claim Bill Explodes
Recent accounts published by the NHS Litigation Authority (NHS LA) have revealed that the health service has spent £1.2 billion on its medical negligence claim bill in the past year. The figure represents a significant surge in the amount compensation received by NHS patients and their families who initiated medical negligence claims for the same time […]
Personal Injury Claims Tips
Top Tips When Making Personal Injury Claims With more accidents on the road, work related accidents and slips, trips and falls being reported than ever before, the Accident Advice Helpline has revealed the 6 top tips to help victims successfully make Personal Injury Claims. 1. Write everything down For victims of accidents, it is important to keep […]