Breast and Ovarian Cancer Delay Claims – our commitment to justice

We have represented many victims of cancer delay claims and it never gets easier when we need to help those who have been so badly let down by our National Health Service. The consequences of delays can of course be life threatening.

So the recent news that NHS England has failed to implement guidelines introduced by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in relation to genetic testing for woman at risk of breast and ovarian cancer is disappointing to hear.
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Pressure Ulcers (bedsores / pressure sores) – you could be entitled to compensation

Pressure ulcers, which are commonly referred to as bedsores or pressure sores, can be a common but severely painful condition were skin is worn away when it is placed under pressure.

In minor cases the skin can be discoloured and painful but in severe cases the skin can be worn down to the point where the underlying muscle tissue or bone is exposed.

If you have sustained bedsores whilst under the care of the NHS or other healthcare workers and professionals, you could be entitled to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
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GP Negligence Compensation Claims

Our GP is usually the first port of call for non serious medical advice and concerns, so we put a lot of trust and faith in them to be able to do their job to the highest standard. Whilst we can all appreciate the strain that our NHS system is under, and we can all recognise that NHS staff largely do some wonderful work, we are entitled to justice when things go wrong.

So what happens if we are let down by our GP and this results in suffering that you should never have had to endure?
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Brain damage birth injury claims – important advice from The Injury Lawyers Serious Claims Team

It’s a nightmare scenario and it’s a tough subject to discuss – but sadly when things go wrong during labour, the results for the newborn infant can be catastrophic and permanent.

Medical negligence claims generally are inherently complex and difficult to prove, and serious injury claims such as brain injuries from birthing problems can be even harder to win. The NHS Litigation Authority who normally act as the opponent in these claims have a tendency to try and defend them; especially where the payout could be significant.

Read on for vital advice from an experienced law firm.
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Laser Eye Surgery gone wrong

Laser eye surgery has been one of the fastest growing forms of high street surgery procedures with thousands of people choosing to go under the knife to have their eyesight restored. When it works the results can be fantastic; but when it doesn’t work the suffering the victim endures can be catastrophic.

So if your laser eye surgery has failed you need to find out if you are entitled to thousands of pounds in compensation – read on for more advice.
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Cancer – Misdiagnosis and Delay Compensation Claims

Cancer is a disease that has likely affected every single person in the UK at some point. With cancer being such a common disease I know plenty of friends and family who have suffered from it over my lifetime. One day we’ll find a cure – but until that day comes, we rely on the NHS to diagnose and treat cancer to give victims the best chance at surviving longer or recovering entirely.

But when cancer is misdiagnosed and there are delays in diagnosing it, people suffer.
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Surgeon mistakes – internal cuts and accidental damage

All invasive operations – no matter how big or small – come with certain risks that can be unavoidable. But some risks can be avoided and some errors or incidents that occur can be spotted and rectified far sooner than they are.

In this article we will briefly discuss the rights of a patient who has suffered due to an accidental cut or incidental damage caused during an invasive procedure, and where they stand from a claims point of view.
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Medical Injury Lawyers – Here for you

We are not a claims management company or a referral service – we are a firm of expert injury lawyers who have helped thousands of victims for negligence over decades. We have specialist teams who represent people who have suffered from medical injuries either through treatment with doctors or the NHS; private and cosmetic medical treatment; and dental treatment.

We have helped thousands of people for medial injuries like those mentioned above, and by contacting our team for help, you are instructing a law firm who will fight hard for your rights as a medical injury victim.
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Making a medical negligence claim against the Welsh NHS

As a firm of specialist medical negligence lawyers we take on high volumes of medical negligence claims with many involving the Welsh NHS. Now don’t get me wrong with the introduction of this blog – we are in no way attacking the hard working individuals of our countries NHS system who, for the most part, do a wonderful job.

But it’s important to know that you have the right to make a claim for personal injury compensation against NHS Wales as much as you do in the rest of the UK. Our jurisdiction is with England and Wales so we are able to pursue your case for you.
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Welsh NHS at “breaking point”

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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