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Our team specialises in complex birth injuries and many of our clients come to us when they suspect or know that their child’s cerebral palsy was due to medical negligence. We recently secured a £multi-million settlement for a family who found themselves in this situation and talked to mum Pauline* about her family’s journey: “My … Read more
Cerebral palsy affects an estimated one in every 400 babies born in the UK and may be caused by damage to the brain which occurs before, during or just after birth. The term CP describes a group of conditions affecting an individual’s movement and co-ordination with every individual affected in a different way, and to … Read more
Research published in PLoS Medicine in September 2019 found that once a woman had delivered a baby via a caesarean section, subsequent births were safer for mother and baby if a c-section was repeated rather than attempting a natural birth. According to the study, which looked at 74,000 births in Scotland, 28.4% of the women … Read more
Families who have suffered as a result of medical negligence need an apology from the professionals involved to help with their healing as they cope with the devastating aftermath. All NHS patients are entitled to openness and transparency following a preventable incident as medical staff have a statutory Duty of Candour to those whose care … Read more
The NHS successfully treats millions of patients every year. In a small number of cases however, avoidable errors occur leaving families devastated and needing answers. In these circumstances, transparency and empathy from the start from the medical professionals involved is essential to the healing process of those affected. We represent families who contact us in … Read more
Preventable birth injuries thankfully rarely occur with most babies delivered safe and well. For the small minority who are affected by an avoidable incident however, the physical and psychological effects are lifelong and impact every area of a family’s life. Taking place before, during or just after birth, a significant birth injury can lead to … Read more
High value medical negligence settlements often hit the headlines, however, behind the £multi-million compensation payouts is significant hidden, and ongoing, hardship and pain. The NHS treats millions of patients each year and, in most cases, the care provided leads to patients leaving hospital safe and well. For some however, medical failings lead to serious injuries … Read more
Families who have suffered serious, and preventable, birth injuries are often emotionally neglected. Sorry is a powerful word that goes a long way towards the emotional healing of the families who have been devastated following medical negligence. We support families who have experienced the entire course of their lives being dramatically changed following avoidable significant … Read more
It was announced in February that a new sepsis test, which promises to diagnose the potentially life-threatening condition within three minutes, would be available on the NHS within the next three to five years. According to the UK Sepsis Trust, sepsis kills 52,000 people per year. National guidelines set out by the National Institute of … Read more
In April, researchers at Cambridge University revealed that an extra ultrasound scan, offered to mothers-to-be at 36 weeks to facilitate the early detection of breech babies, could prevent unnecessary c-sections. The findings are positive news – if implemented within the NHS – allowing time for appropriate medical interventions to take place in advance leading to … Read more
