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You could be eligible to claim compensation for any pain, suffering and loss caused by negligent advice about medication, and we may be able to represent you on a No Win, No Fee basis.

In most claims for personal injury, you can pursue damages for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused (known as General Damages) and for any losses and expenses incurred (known as Special Damages). As long as you have suffered in some way and the suffering has arisen from the negligent advice about medication, that is when you may be eligible to pursue a case.

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In April 2020, an investigation into a gynaecologist at the Royal Derby Hospital reportedly found that at least eight women had been ‘unnecessarily harmed’ by the consultant. In the wake of further reviews over recent years, the Royal Derby Hospital gynaecologist investigation is now understood to involve some 382 patients who were said to have been under the care of Daniel Hay, which was another 110 women being contacted by the hospital in addition to those who had already been contacted.

Sadly, we are unsurprised to find that the list of potentially affected women has grown  as the investigation goes on, and there is no telling how many more women may be brought into the review of Daniel Hay’s patients. At The Injury Lawyers, we are here to help any women who might have been affected by harmful treatments, as we know how distressing such news must be.

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Hernia mesh removal can be incredibly difficult to perform, and patients can still be left with serious complications. We pursue personal injury compensation for hernia mesh patients, and we may be able to help you.

There are many ways in which you could be entitled to pursue a claim. For eligible clients, we may be able to offer No Win, No Fee legal representation.

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Injuries to the head and brain are some of the most serious conditions we represent claimants for as specialist Injury Lawyers. These injuries can have a long-term and sometimes an irreversible impact on brain function that can significantly affect the injured person’s way of life. If you have suffered a life-changing brain injury, or if you have a loved one who has, you may be able to pursue a compensation claim.

From paralysis to speech impairment, those affected by severe brain injuries are often left with permanent disabilities. Such injuries can be sustained in incidents such as road traffic accidents or workplace injuries where the impact on the victim’s head is significant. Where the injury has been caused primarily due to the negligence of a third party, the injured person could be eligible to recover compensation for the damage caused.

Serious brain injuries can leave those affected, and their loved ones, with a strong sense of injustice. Whilst we cannot reverse the harm done, we can use our legal expertise to help victims and their families receive financial support through these new, life-changing difficulties. You can contact our specialist team for more advice on your potential case.

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Gynaecology negligence claims are some of the most serious and sensitive that our expert medical legal team helps people with here at The Injury Lawyers.

A legal case for compensation can be an avenue to achieve some form of justice for what has happened. It can allow a victim to recover compensation for any pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused. It can also include losses and expenses claims, which could cover time off work or changes in employment. It can also cover private treatment and surgery costs if this can be proven to be beneficial.

The team is always happy to provide free, no-obligation advice when you need it here now.

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A pelvic injury can present the injured person with significant pain, discomfort and mobility issues. In the worst cases, they can leave the victim with permanent difficulties, which is why it is important that victims can seek justice where they have come to harm through the fault of someone else. Those who have sustained an injury to their pelvis due to the negligence of another person or a company could be eligible to pursue pelvic injury claims for compensation.

As specialists in injury claims, we have represented thousands of clients who have been injured due to the avoidable negligence of another party. Injuries can be frustrating enough in themselves, so it can feel like an even greater injustice when they are caused through no fault of your own.

We want to empower as many victims as possible to seek the justice they deserve. Anyone who needs expert advice and representation about a potential compensation claim can contact our expert team for free, no-obligation advice on their case.

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Employers have a duty of care to their staff members in terms of maintaining a safe workplace, but some are more diligent in their responsibilities than others. It may seem simple to disregard a loose step or a wet floor, but these hazards can cause significant harm when they catch an employee off guard. If you have suffered a serious injury from a slip at work, you may be eligible for a compensation claim.

The law demands that employers adhere to strict health and safety regulations as a means of protecting their employees. Where they fail to do so, and an accident consequently occurs, the injured person can assert their rights with a personal injury claim.

As specialists in injury claims, we have represented many clients for workplace injury cases. We know it can feel daunting to make a claim against your employer, but they should have insurance for this exact purpose, so there should be nothing stopping you from bringing a case.

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Over the past few years, hernia mesh implants have been at the centre of growing controversy, with many patients telling of the painful and debilitating complications caused by the devices. The scandal is wide-reaching, as tens of thousands of people who have undergone hernia mesh surgery could be confronted with complications. We have been pursuing a hernia mesh legal case for many people over the last few years, and we want to remind those affected that they may still have a chance to claim compensation.

Surgical mesh is one of the most common treatments for hernias, with surgeons using the mesh to hold in displaced tissue. The use of hernia mesh has long been approved by the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency), but it has since been suggested that the clinical reviews of the product’s safety are lacking.

We believe it is vital to hold the responsible parties accountable for any harm they may have caused patients, and one way to do this is to bring medical negligence claims. If it is established that your doctor or a healthcare professional breached their duty of care through you being recommending hernia mesh as a treatment, you may be able to recover compensation for any harm caused.

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The disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson is one of the most infamous medical practitioners in the UK. After practicing at public and private hospitals for many years, it was revealed that Paterson had reportedly been performing unnecessary or incomplete breast surgery on many patients. Gradually, more and more of Paterson’s former patients were contacted in relation to the potentially dangerous treatment and surgery they underwent at his hands. Now, it has been reported that a further 5,500 victims could be eligible to engage in the Ian Paterson compensation claims process.

Following a criminal case, Ian Paterson was reportedly found guilty on 17 counts of wounding with intent, plus a further 3 counts of wounding, for which he was sentenced to 20 years. His actions may have harmed thousands of patients, and it is concerning that he was able to get away with such dangerous treatment for so long.

As specialists in personal injury and medical negligence claims, we want to help those who were harmed by Ian Paterson to achieve the justice that they deserve. The traumatic procedures he subjected them to cannot always be reversed, but the hospitals who allowed such a doctor to continue practising can – and must – be held accountable.

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A private healthcare provider has been fined after it was found that it failed to notify patients of potential treatment failures and problems within a reasonable period of time. The Spire Healthcare court case has now led to a fine of £5,000 for the firm, which was also ordered to pay almost £15,000 in court costs.

The care provided by Michael Walsh, a former orthopaedic surgeon, was reviewed within Spire Healthcare in 2017 and later by an orthopaedic consultant in 2018. It has been reported that four affected patients were not made aware of the potentially negligent care until at least several months after the concerns were said to have been raised.

It is concerning that Spire Hospital Leeds delayed giving information to patients for so long, leaving them unaware of the reasons behind the pain they may have been experiencing following potentially harmful procedures. Healthcare organisations should always be transparent when it comes to medical negligence investigations, or they risk worsening the health and wellbeing of affected patients.

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