Category Archives: Clinical Negligence

Seeking Justice for Your Loved Ones: A Compassionate Approach to Sepsis-Related Negligence Claims

Seeking Justice for Your Loved Ones: A Compassionate Approach to Sepsis-Related Negligence Claims

Alisha Butler, Director and Clinical Negligence Solicitor talks about her experience after her Mum was not diagnosed or treated in time, for Sepsis, resulting in multiple organ failure and sadly her death, in August 2022. Alisha explains her pain and how she is bringing a clinical negligence claim as a result. Alisha wants others out […]

Solicitors Help Patients of Salford Spinal Surgeon

Medical Negligence Claims Solicitors

Phoenix Legal Solicitors are acting on behalf of patients of spinal surgeon John Bradley Williamson who worked at the Salford Royal Hospital, between 1991 and 2015, and has been found to have serious failed patients resulting in serious consequences. During his time at the hospital, he was the clinical lead for spinal surgery between 2005 […]

Can I bring a claim on behalf of someone who has passed away?

Can I bring a claim on behalf of someone who has passed away?

Can I make a claim on behalf of someone who has passed away? In some cases of accidents or clinical negligence, the person involved may pass away prior to a claim being brought or during a claim. The claim can still be pursued, however, only the person with the correct “standing” can start or continue […]

Woman Received £3.2m Compensation After Operation Delay

woman received 3.2m compensation after operation-delay

A woman received £3.2m compensation following a delay in treating her eye condition which left her permanently blind, reported the BBC news. The mum, in her 30s, started noticing her eyesight worsening, which prompted her first visit to the optician in June 2016, at which point she was diagnosed with glaucoma. The mother of three […]

Hospital Diagnosis Leads to Tragic Death of Young Transplant Patient

Hospital Diagnosis Leads to Tragic Death of Young Transplant Patient

An 18-year-old transplant patient died after hospital misdiagnosed a rejection of donor heart. The Daily Mail Online has reported another tragic story of a hospital misdiagnosis. Jessica Brooks was 15-years-old when she was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart becomes enlarged, affecting its ability to pump blood effectively. In February 2016, Miss […]

Hospitals Under Pressure to Reach Sepsis Targets

Hospitals Under Pressure to Reach Sepsis Targets

Each year, 52,000 people are killed in the UK by sepsis, says the National Health Executive. Due to the missed sepsis targets, the NHS England introduced a new rule which came into effect in April 2019. The announcement was made after hospitals missed a considerable amount of sepsis cases. Under the new rule, hospitals risk […]

Teacher Attempted Suicide After Failed Cannula Insertion

Teacher Attempted Suicide After Failed Cannula Insertion

Teacher attempted to take her own life after a failed cannula insertion. Amy Pohl began to feel unwell in November 2017 and was diagnosed with adult croup, says the Daily Mail Online. Croup is an infection that affects airways, voice box and windpipe. In December 2017, Miss Pohl was admitted to the University Hospital Coventry […]

NHS Facing Massive Scandal Following 220 Baby Deaths

NHS Facing Massive Scandal Following 220 Baby Deaths

NHS is facing a massive scandal following 220 unusual baby deaths due to hospital’s negligence. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital is under tight scrutiny after experiencing what could be the worst maternity crisis the NHS has ever seen, reports the Daily Mail Online. The review, which was initiated by Jeremy Hunt in April 2017, is […]

Surgeon Leaves Woman Infertile

Surgeon Leaves Woman Infertile

Surgeon leaves woman infertile after removing wrong fallopian tube. On 7 March 2018, Chelsie Thomas went to the Walsall Manor Hospital after she experienced bleeding, reported BBC News. During her hospital visit, it was discovered that Ms Thomas had an ectopic pregnancy. The NHS explains that ectopic pregnancy happens “when a fertilised egg implants itself […]

Number of limbs amputated reached over 27,000 between 2015 and 2018

Number of limbs amputated reached over 27,000 between 2015 and 2018

Figures featured in an article from the Daily Mail Online have uncovered that more people than ever have parts of their legs amputated. This is because of complications related to diabetes. Between 2015 and 2018, the NHS has carried out 27,465 lower limb amputations in England. Around 7,545 of them were above the ankle and […]