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While hernia mesh is still widely regarded as a necessary medical treatment, a large number of patients have been subject to hernia mesh readmissions. Many have reported complications, including chronic pain, reduced mobility, organ perforation, and infections.

Indeed, with international guidelines suggesting that 1 in 10 patients will experience chronic pain following the treatment, it is unsurprising that there are many hernia mesh readmissions, in which patients require further reparative treatment or even a removal of the implant.

At The Injury Lawyers, we have been helping people with the ongoing controversy surrounding hernia mesh and vaginal mesh treatments for a long time. In our view, we find it incredibly concerning that the government and the NHS have yet to take more significant action regarding the use of mesh implants. While the treatments may be successful for many patients, this does not allay the suffering of those whose lives are turned upside down by the use of surgical mesh. We are here to support anyone who has experienced the adverse consequences of hernia mesh implants, as you may be entitled to claim compensation.

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Cancer Research UK has revealed that lung cancer referrals are said to be down 50% over the last few months due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Fewer patients may be visiting their GP with lung cancer symptoms due to the similar nature of coronavirus symptoms, and this is seen as a cause for concern.

Cancer Research UK is said to be concerned not just about the apparent lack of lung cancer referrals, but also the lack of referrals for all types of cancer. They fear that the Government’s ‘stay home, protect the NHS, save lives’ messaging may have impacted people’s decision-making to visit their GP and, as a result, hindered early diagnosis of cancers and, perhaps, the outcome of treatments.

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When it comes to medical product liability claims, we are proven experts.

As a specialist firm of injury lawyers with years of experience in representing victims for serious medical product cases, our experience is extensive. Because of this, we have been able to successfully streamline our claims process with the view to provide our clients with the best, smoothest and simplest service possible.

We know how damaging it can be to have faulty medical devices fitted, and the side-effects that can come with these kinds of problems can be significant. That is why we are here to help you get the justice that you deserve by representing you for your medical product liability claims on a No Win, No Fee basis.

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Have you suffered a serious personal injury resulting in your ability to see being affected? You could be eligible to claim compensation for loss of sight, and we may be able to represent you for a legal case on a No Win, No Fee basis.

At the Injury Lawyers, we focus on serious personal injury claims, with a huge proportion of the personal injury matters we represent people for involve serious injuries. Our work ranges from serious road accidents, work accidents, medical negligence, dental negligence, and more.

When it comes to niche claim types like claiming compensation for loss of sight, we are well equipped to be able to help you. You can speak to our experienced team who will be happy to help and take your case forward if it is an eligible claim for us to be able to do so.

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Basildon University Hospital maternity has been rated ‘inadequate’ after failures involving six serious cases. The maternity unit has been ordered to make urgent improvements after further concerns were raised recently about the safety of the maternity unit and its patients.

The Basildon University Hospital maternity unit has faced a number of investigations for serious cases that have raised issues surrounding the hospital’s care of patients. The maternity unit first came under fire in 2019 after the deaths of a baby in September 2018 and Gabriela Pintilie, 36, in February 2019, reportedly put down to ‘medical ineptitude.’ Further investigation into to unit found 5 other cases that were also linked to failings of care.

Further to this, a woman whose son died shortly after he was born, after 22 weeks of pregnancy, has been critical of the care and support she received during her pregnancy. She told BBC News that ‘Nearly every day I was having doctors come in encouraging me that I needed to terminate the pregnancy, even though there was nothing wrong with him.’

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A shocking number of anti-depressant prescriptions for children has been revealed. It has been said that 1,572 infants were prescribed anti-depressants to stabilise their moods between 2015 and 2019, which is a cause for concern.

This is an astonishing statistic considering that the NHS guidance recommends not prescribing under-18’s anti-depressants. Whilst this kind of medication can be vital for those who need it, it is concerning to learn so much use of the drug is taking place for children.

Whilst medical advice must always take precedence, we must not end up in a situation where there is an over-reliance on such medication that could have an adverse effect on children. We have seen such instances where an over-reliance on prescriptions has caused widespread problems, and this is a situation that must be avoided at all costs.

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You could be eligible to claim clinical negligence compensation arising from the Royal Derby Hospital gynaecologist malpractice investigation.

At the Injury Lawyers, we may be able to represent you on a No Win, No Fee basis. The more women that come forward who have been affected by this, the better – as there can be strength in numbers. A large group of women who may have been subject to the gynaecologist’s alleged malpractice making compensation claims together can allow for a group or multi-party action to form, which can be beneficial for all. In any cases where someone has suffered, that is where they may be eligible to claim.

It is believed that the number of women who could be affected by issues could be around the 272 mark, which has come from the ongoing investigation data so far. If you have not been contacted by the Trust but have gone through a procedure that may form as part of this, and something has gone wrong, you could be eligible to claim.

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We represent clients for surgical mesh compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis. If you have yet to start a claim, you should act fast to avoid missing out.

There are strict deadlines for starting a claim, and these can be easily missed in a case like this. As we offer No Win, No Fee legal representation, there really is no need to put off making a claim.

Here is how we may be able to help you today.

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If you need to make a medical negligence compensation claim, we may be able to offer you specialist representation on a No Win, No Fee basis.

In this article, we can briefly outline when you could be entitled to claim and how you can prove a case, as well as why getting the right legal representation is incredibly important. You must always ensure to only ever instruct specialist medical negligence lawyers like us, as this can be critical to the success and the outcome of the claim.

You can also speak to our team for free, no-obligation advice about your options for justice today as well.

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Media coverage of the pelvic mesh inquiry results has led to a new wave of people contacting us for help and advice about No Win, No Fee compensation claims.

The brief of the findings is that there are patients who have been failed and badly let down, with their suffering and their pleas for help ignored. Victims of negligence should be entitled to compensation, and this is what we do as a way of getting some form of justice for victims of vaginal mesh issues.

Here’s our take on the inquiry and how we can help people today.

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