Medical Negligence

Rhinoplasty is a procedure used to alter the shape or size of the nose. Also known as a nose job, rhinoplasty has become quite a common cosmetic procedure over the years and has become more affordable. While many patients are happy with the outcome of their treatment, mistakes during surgery can result in serious problems.…

This guide on breast surgery compensation claims will help if you believe you’ve suffered because your surgeon or another medical professional was negligent. Whether you opted to be treated for cosmetic reasons or to reconstruct your breast following a mastectomy you could be compensated for any suffering caused by medical negligence. We will look at…

Sepsis is a condition that can occur if infections are not dealt with swiftly. Unfortunately, sepsis is a life-threatening condition that leads to fatalities every year. As sepsis can be tricky to diagnose, doctors must carefully review a patient’s symptoms before dismissing it as another condition. In some cases, the misdiagnosis of sepsis could be…

If you or a loved one have suffered from pressure sores (also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers) whilst in a hospital or from care home negligence, you may be eligible to make a pressure sores claim for compensation. Pressure sores can be painful and lead to infections, blood poisoning and even gangrene. However, they…

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty as it is also known, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that aims to remove sagging skin and excess fat from the lower abdomen. In the UK, tummy tucks are becoming increasingly popular and in most cases, the patients are pleased with the results. However, in some cases, there may be…

Most people who contract meningitis make a full recovery. However, if it is not spotted and treated quickly, the effects can be life-changing and, in some cases, fatal. If a medical professional fails to diagnose meningitis and you or a loved one suffers as a result, you may be eligible to make a meningitis claim…

A brow lift is a relatively straightforward procedure used by many to reduce the signs of ageing. Over the years, brow lifts have become more and more popular and most people are more than happy with their outcome. However, mistakes can happen when brow lifts are performed that could leave the patient with permanent facial…

When you visit a GP, you may be prescribed medication to help you recover from any ailments or illnesses. While most people are given the right medication and get better quickly, prescription errors do sometimes happen. These can lead to adverse reactions or mean your underlying condition gets worse because it wasn’t treated properly. In…

Pursuing a birth injury claim for compensation due to medical negligence may be the last thing on your mind. However, while compensation may not help reverse what has happened, it can help victims of medical negligence in many other ways. In our guide to birth injury claims, we’ll explain when a claim might be possible…

If you need to go to the hospital, you’ll need to put faith in the medical professionals who treat you. In most cases, that trust is well-founded and you’ll leave the hospital happy with the outcome of your treatment. However, where medical professionals like nurses, doctors and surgeons make mistakes, it can lead to avoidable…