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The Welsh NHS has been in the news a lot recently and this week we have heard the news of a crisis facing GP numbers as well as the announcement of a “super authority” being created to shape the workforce of the future for NHS Wales.

According to reports from the BBC we have one third of GP’s in Wales considering retirement, and recruitment and staff retention have been described as a “concern” in additional reports from this week alone.
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A lot of law firms will ask for upfront payments for medical negligence cases because it is a very complex area of law. They are often very expensive to run and there is a lot of work that needs to be done, as well as a lot of experts that need to be instructed, and reports to be obtained.

But here at The Injury Lawyers we are experts in our field and we have specialist medical negligence lawyers and efficient ways of working which mean that we can offer you a full no win, no fee guarantee.
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When tragedies happen we look for answers – it’s entirely common and wholly understandable. But when our complaints and questions either go unanswered or we do not get the replies that we feel are fair, who do we turn to?

The Morecambe Bay Report was suggests from the start that complainants felt that they were not being treated fairly or that there was a potential cover up. Read on for information about who you should turn to and what you need to know about complaints with the NHS.
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In the wake of the Furness Maternity Ward investigation which found serious incidents resulting in multiple infant and mothers deaths, figures paid out in compensation for the trust as a whole have been described as “extremely worrying” according to sources from the BBC.

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) as a body who discretionally investigate cases on behalf of private practitioners has identified the Morecambe Bay trust and the North Cumbria University Hospital Trust in their figures.
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First and foremost, there are many factors that can affect how long a person has to initiate their claim for personal injury compensation. The advice in this blog is for general guidance only and is in no way legal advice in relation to how long you have to make a claim.

For advice on how long you personally have, call our team on 0800 634 7575. For general guidance and ideas, this blog may be of use to you for claims under England and Wales jurisdiction.
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Birth injury claims: a complex area of law.

Our medical negligence lawyers have been fighting for the rights of medical negligence victims for years and we have represented victims – both mother and infant – in birth injury cases where the NHS standards of care have fallen significantly short.

In the wake of the Morecambe Bay NHS investigation, it’s important that more is done to identify concerns and patterns from complaints to stop repeat incidents.
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It can be a scary thought trying to take on the NHS when you believe you have been the genuine victim of negligence – but as a firm of injury lawyers with specialist medical negligence solicitors here to help you, you can get access to our expert legal advice and representation all on a no win, no fee basis.

With the General Election looming closer and the NHS remaining one of the hot topics for debate, investigations in to failings like those as Morecambe Bay are a stark reminder that improvements still need to be made.

As a victim it’s important to know your rights.
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Is there anyone out there who enjoys visiting their dentist? My guess is no!

As a firm of specialist injury lawyers, we have helped thousands of people claim the compensation they deserve, and tooth injury cases are one of those ones that often make people cringe. From loss of teeth to awful cracks and damage to teeth in general, it can be extremely painful and very expensive since dental care isn’t widely available free of charge with the NHS.

So what can you claim for and how do we help you?
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We can’t press enough just how important it is to instruct the right medical negligence lawyer when you have been let down by our National Health Service. Medical negligence – also known as clinical negligence – is a complex area of law that is fraught with inherent difficulty when it comes to pursuing a personal injury claim.

We as The Injury Lawyers are experts in all areas of personal injury law and our specialist medical negligence lawyers are more than equipped to help you if you have been misdiagnosed or suffered delays in your diagnosis or treatment.
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There are some subjects of law that can be terrifying to even think about – and birth injury and birth defect claims are certainly amongst them.

After the pain of labour, bringing a life in to the world should be a wonderful experience; but if the worst happens and something goes wrong that could have been prevented, we are here to help you.

We know this is a sensitive issue but what you may not know about starting a case for birth injuries and birth defects is that the concept of pursuing a claim is aimed at making the victims life – and their family’s life – better.
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