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In the UK we have an excellent National Health Service which is the envy of many countries. Despite this things unfortunately sometimes go wrong. Mistakes made by our medical professionals, whether in the NHS or private sector, can have devastating consequences, not only for the patient but also for their loved ones.
Clinical negligence is unacceptable medical treatment which has caused unnecessary illness, injury or death. Clinical negligence claims fall into a number of categories:
Pursuing a clinical negligence claim can often be a complex process which is why it is so important to find a solicitor that specialises in this area. Too many firms add clinical negligence into their general portfolio of personal injury practitioners.
At Thorneycroft Solicitors we have a dedicated team who specialise in this field alone. We work with the most experienced medical experts, ensuring their involvement from the outset of the claim to offer advice and guidance.
There to advise you through each step of the process, from the initial advice, to possible treatment if required, we pride ourselves on our professional but caring approach.
One in three people in the UK will be affected by cancer at some point in their lives. Correct diagnosis and prompt treatment are key to a good prognosis and a positive outcome. Unfortunately, despite the high standard of care in the NHS and private health care sectors, things can sometimes go wrong.
The consequences of delayed treatment or misdiagnosis can be devastating, and if you or a loved one has suffered as a result then a cancer negligence compensation claim may be justified.
Cancer negligence claims can result from a variety of factors – from failure to investigate initial symptoms to failure to respond fast enough to test results. There have also been incidences where patients are diagnosed with cancer incorrectly and received unnecessary treatment.
At Thorneycroft Solicitors our specialised team has successfully dealt with claims resulting from a variety of different types of cancer including:
As with any clinical negligence compensation claim it is vital to find a solicitor that has expertise in this complex area. Our team works with the country’s leading medical experts in this area of clinical negligence to ensure that we offer the very best legal advice.
A retired senior nurse for the Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust, Janice Harry, has agreed to be struck off the nursing register which will prevent her from working as a nurse in the UK.
A Dorset man was left nearly toothless after spending £8,000 on private dental treatment.
A patient has successfully sued a Knowsley dental practice for £22,000 in compensation after she received poor dental care which led to chronic gum disease and eventual removal of teeth.
A Dentist from the West Country has been severely criticised for her failure to maintain adequate hygiene standards at her Somerset practice.
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The Employment Appeal Tribunal has held that a staff member supplied through a service company cannot claim discrimination.
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