Inquest into the Tragic Death of 22-Month-Old Hailey Thompson from Sepsis and Pneumonia (Group A Streptococcus) Concludes on Day 4 This week, Phoenix Solicitors represented the family of 22-month-old Hailey Thompson in Bolton Coroner’s Court at the inquest into her death, which concluded today on day four of the inquest. The jury retired at 1.48pm […]
Category Archives: Medical
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What is a Birth Injury? Having a baby is an exciting time but it is not always the blissful experience portrayed in film and on television. While the UK has one of the best maternity safety records in the world, complications can arise during pregnancy, labour, or delivery. In some cases, infants are born in […]
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Essential Steps You Should Take to Support Your Clinical Negligence Claim Bringing a clinical negligence claim can seem daunting, but with the right preparation, you can go through the entire process with confidence. In this guide, we’ll outline the steps you and your solicitor should take to ensure your claim is well-supported and progresses smoothly. […]
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Clinical Negligence Compensation When you’ve suffered harm due to clinical negligence, compensation is designed to cover the full scope of your losses—both tangible and intangible. The goal is to put you back in the position you would have been in had the negligence not occurred, as far as money can achieve. Here’s a detailed breakdown […]
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Understanding Clinical Negligence Claims Healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and surgeons, are trusted to provide safe and competent care. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen, and when they do, they may lead to severe physical, emotional, and financial consequences for patients. Clinical negligence, also referred to as medical negligence, arises when a healthcare provider fails to […]
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Initial Injury and Delayed Diagnosis In October 2017, Tom injured his hand during a rugby game and sought treatment at Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral. After conducting an X-ray, the hospital informed him that he had only sustained minor tissue damage. Tom was given a splint and advised to take ibuprofen for pain relief. Four […]
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Arrowe Park Hospital Pays £30,000 in Damages to Miss S After Delayed Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment Our client, Miss S, had previously suffered an ectopic pregnancy in which one of her fallopian tubes was removed. A few years later, Miss S fell pregnant again and began to experience similar pains. Miss S attended A&E and was […]
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Independent investigation of the NHS Lord Darzi has published an independent investigation of the NHS today. The report focuses on a comprehensive analysis of the NHS, evaluating its performance, challenges, and recommendations for the future. We’ve read it and provide a simplified summary of its main points below: Key Findings: 1. The NHS is in […]
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Sep
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Sepsis Awareness Month – September September is recognised as Sepsis Awareness Month in England and Wales. During this time, healthcare organisations, charities, and advocacy groups, such as the UK Sepsis Trust, work to raise awareness about the dangers of sepsis, educate the public about its symptoms, and encourage early intervention. Sepsis Awareness Month plays a […]
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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 […]