Case studies

We have settled a complex clinical negligence claim relating to a delayed diagnosis and treatment of subarachnoid haemorrhage.

We have represented a group of claimants in their clinical negligence claims against consultant colorectal surgeon, Mr Anthony Dixon.

We have settled a clinical negligence claim brought for a delayed diagnosis of breast cancer.

We have settled a claim in relation to a delayed diagnosis and treatment by an NHS trust of a calf DVT (deep vein thrombosis), which led to a fatal pulmonary embolism.

We have acted in a claim on behalf of the estate and dependents of the claimant's late wife in respect of clinical negligence arising out of the care afforded to her by a GP surgery in North Buckinghamshire.

We have recently achieved a settlement for a woman who suffered a brain injury following negligent renal care.

We recently settled a claim for negligence during cataract surgery which caused our client to sustain permanent and irrecoverable loss of sight from her right eye.

Acting upon personal recommendation from a leading medical negligence barrister, our client instructed us to investigate a claim relating to the death of her husband after he suffered a head injury at home.

The claimant was a renal transplant patient requiring immunosuppression with drugs including tacrolimus. She brought a claim for alleged failings in her medical care.

The claimant was reviewed at her GP surgery after an episode of vaginal bleeding. It was noted that this was a ‘one off episode’. A cervical smear and a high vaginal swab were performed to exclude any abnormality.

Our client was diagnosed with a left frontal lobe low grade glioma. He was advised that this was benign and required only monitoring by way of regular MRI scans.

In this case, we successfully pursued a claim for the widower of a lady whose GP failed to recognise the signs and symptoms that should have led him to diagnose unstable angina or acute myocardial infarction (MI).