Meningitis is a contagious disease that is mostly spread through contact with a carrier. A carrier is someone who is carrying the meningitis virus or bacteria but is not ill with the disease themselves in most cases. Anyone can develop meningitis at any age but children under 5 years are more vulnerable because of their [...]
Medical Negligence
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Compensation Claims
A tummy tuck procedure, also known as abdominoplasty, is a type of cosmetic surgery that is carried out to remove loose sagging skin and excess fat from around the lower abdomen. Tummy tucks are fairly common in the UK these days and most of them are carried out successfully. Sometimes however, things can go wrong, [...]
Pressure Sores Compensation Claims
Pressure sores/bedsores are painful and can take a very long time to heal. They generally develop when persistent pressure is applied to the same area of the skin for extended periods of time. This could happen when a person finds it difficult to reposition themselves because of advanced age or some other mobility issue. With [...]
Sepsis Compensation Claims
Sepsis is a serious medical condition that can be fatal if timely treatment is not received. It can affect individuals of all ages, and can be extremely dangerous for younger children and babies. Sepsis occurs when the immune system goes into overdrive in order to fight off an infection. This results in inflammation in various [...]
Fibromyalgia Compensation Claims
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disabling condition that is characterised by aches and pains in various soft tissues in the body, particularly the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Fibromyalgia sufferers often describe it as an all-over ache but are unable to pinpoint the exact lotion of the pain. Some may feel like their muscles are being pulled, [...]
Breast Surgery Compensation Claims
If your breast surgery has caused you unnecessary pain and upset and you believe it was because of negligence by your surgeon or other medical professional, you should explore your legal options for filing a breast surgery compensation claim. Thanks to advances in cosmetic surgery, as well as vast improvements in breast implants over the [...]
Rhinoplasty Compensation Claims
You may be entitled to rhinoplasty compensation if you have received injuries as a consequence of negligence during a rhinoplasty (nose job) procedure. What Is A Rhinoplasty Procedure? While rhinoplasty is often grouped under the description of “plastic surgery” and seen as a cosmetic enhancement this is not always the case. There are occasions where [...]
Medical Misdiagnosis Claims
If you have suffered as a consequence of a medical misdiagnosis then you may have a case to make a medical misdiagnosis claim for compensation. Examples Of Medical Misdiagnosis Claims Before looking at the examples of medical misdiagnosis claims it should be noted that not all cases of misdiagnosis result in additional injury/ discomfort although [...]
GP Negligence Claims
If you believe that GP/ Doctor negligence led to an injury or exacerbated an existing medical condition then you may have a valid GP negligence claim for compensation. Common GP Negligence Claims As the number of negligence claims against general practitioners continue to grow it is becoming clearer where there may be deficiencies in the [...]
Liposuction Negligence Claims
Over the years we have seen a significant increase in the number of liposuction operations and while regulations in the health and beauty market have tightened, we still see instances of negligence during liposuction procedures. If you have suffered an injury because of negligence in a liposuction procedure you may be eligible to claim compensation [...]