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 […]
Category Archives: Medical Negligence
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Sep
Sep
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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Sep
Sep
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
Sep
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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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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May
May
Our Client, approached Phoenix Legal Solicitors, to investigate a Clinical Negligence Claim against Southport & Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust. Our client sustained injuries to both his hands following a fall whilst playing football. He attended the A&E department at Southport Hospital, where he was seen by a nurse and a doctor. Our client had both […]
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May
May
Our client, approached Alisha Butler (director of Phoenix Legal Solicitors) to investigate a claim against Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Our client was working as a health care assistant at Arrowe Park Hospital, based on the wards. A patient there had administered their own insulin injection and left their used needle out on […]
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Apr
Apr
Phoenix Legal Limited recently acted on behalf of a client, Miss Dallison, who suffered medical negligence during a procedure following a suspected miscarriage. Our client was in the early stages of pregnancy, approximately 8 weeks, when she started to experience heavy bleeding. She was referred to Royal Derby Hospital where she was advised that she […]