If you have taken the wrong medication or dosage due to a prescription error and become ill as a consequence you may be eligible to make a prescription error compensation claim. It could be the fault of your GP, or the pharmacist dispensing the medication to blame. Whoever is at fault for the prescription error, [...]
A brow lift is a relatively minor cosmetic procedure that has become hugely popular in recent years to give the upper part of the face a more youthful appearance. Although it is considered a cosmetic procedure, it can do more than just improve the look of the brow or forehead. When done correctly, a brow [...]
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 [...]
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/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 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 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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
