Posts Tagged ‘clinical negligence’
Missed hospital hip fracture medical claim settled in good time
Medical claim settled in quick time for missed hip fracture
Read MoreNot sure if you have a claim? Read about what to ask and how we can make it easier for you
Thousands of people in the UK need advice every day to make claims for compensation. With so many claims firms and lawyers out there how do know if you have a claim and if the lawyer is right for you? Read below about some practical ways you can make sure you have got the right…
Read MoreSepsis deaths up by one third- how to spot the danger signs and save a life
Death due to sepsis in hospitals have jumped by one third up to April 2017. Read here about how more deaths are being blamed on sepsis and what you can do. Sepsis deaths can be avoided if found earlier and treated. We can help you and your loved ones if the worse happens. Corries are…
Read MoreEnd of life Supreme Court Decision- how does this affect you if you are ill?
A Supreme Court decision means that legal permission is no longer needed to withdraw treatment from patients in a permanent vegetative state. Thousands affected by life changing conditions can now have food and liquids withdrawn to avoid prolonging their suffering. Here we set out what the judgment says and how it will affect victims and…
Read MoreMedical devices – is it time for a proper register?
Medical devices are helping many of us live longer and enjoy a better quality life as we get older. This has led to a growth in the use of medically implantable products such as hip replacements, knee replacements, vaginal mesh and other products. It is anticipated that by 2024 the global market for implantable medical devices…
Read MoreProstate Cancer – don’t leave it too late
Prostate cancers are being found late in 4 out of 10 cases a recent study has found. . Corries Solicitors are specialists in medical negligence claims. Our team of dedicated professionals can help you if your cancer has been missed. Call us FREE on 0800 655 6550. Read this article with helpful information about prostate…
Read MoreAnti depression medication- what is the right thing to do?
There have been some articles lately about anti depression drugs. Further articles about mistakes in prescribing drugs and errors in 1 on 5 makes even more grim reading. In this article we look at the studies and the practical things you can do for you or others suffering. Statistics Use of antidepressants is on the…
Read MoreNHS mistakes- will greater transparency get us to the truth?
NHS mistakes are often reported in the press and on television. We look at recent changes which may mean a more transparent approach to finding out if your loved ones have had poor treatment. NHS hospitals and medical staff are there to help us all in our hour of need. The majority of the time…
Read MoreFemale medical pain – are your doctors doing enough?
Female medical pain is a serious matter. Doctors taking reports of medical pain symptoms less seriously in women than in men has recently been in the media. An article by the Daily Mail click here reports on a worrying trend that female patients are taken less seriously than men. Reports of failing to take notice or…
Read MoreBereavement damages – change means fairer compensation for thousands
Bereavement awards following the death of an unmarried partner will be made in the future following a Court of Appeal decision recently. A change in the law will affect thousands each year. Bereavement Award-The Case Miss Jakki Smith, an NHS worker took the government to court for breaching her human rights as she was denied…
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