Views

  • Second Opinions – how to get them October 4, 2018 Posted in: Views - A lot of what Doctors and lawyers tell you is their opinion and not necessarily factual.  As professionals we need to exercise our judgment based on our experience.  Often what we say is not what you want to hear, but it is our job to tell it as we see it. So, for example your Continue Reading
  • General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) June 1, 2018 Posted in: News, Views - To run a case Lawyers collect and process a lot of information on clients including some personal data e.g. date of birth, email address, national insurance number, passport or driving licence number etc.  We also share this data with others e.g. experts we instruct, the Barrister on the case, the Defendants solicitors etc.  We have Continue Reading
  • The problems for and with Junior Doctors May 8, 2018 Posted in: News, Views - The title “Junior doctor” can relate to someone just out of medical school or someone who is as much as 5 years out of medical school. In many hospitals across the UK you will find very junior doctors covering hospitals, particularly at night, with very little support however the responsibility for clinical decisions will still Continue Reading
  • Surveillance and Fundamental Dishonesty April 4, 2018 Posted in: Views - Defendants in clinical negligence cases often challenge the claims we put forward on behalf of our clients, and in particular, assert that the injury has had a more minimal effect than we have alleged.  They can do this on the basis of their medical evidence (from the expert doctors they have instructed to assist them Continue Reading
  • Not all claims are against GPs or Hospitals February 14, 2018 Posted in: Views - When people think about “Medical Negligence” their minds typically jump to claims against the NHS or GP surgeries. While these types of claim are the most common they are not the only claims that we handle and we often bring claims against less obvious defendants. I’ve set out a few lesser known potential defendants below: Continue Reading
  • Bereavement Damages – a long overdue change on its way? December 12, 2017 Posted in: News, Views - There is a fixed amount of money that is awarded to certain close relatives when someone dies in an accident.  It applies to medical claims and other accidents when someone else is proved to be at fault.  The sum is fixed by Parliament and is currently £12,980 and is called a ‘bereavement award’.  It is Continue Reading
  • Fixing the amount of Costs in Clinical Negligence Claims August 31, 2017 Posted in: News, Views - Our solicitors and indeed the profession have awaited with some dread Lord Justice Jackson’s review of costs in civil matters which includes clinical negligence claims. It was suggested that there should be a fixed amount of costs allowed for claims up to a certain value, whether it is a contract dispute, a neighbour dispute or Continue Reading
  • Will the General Election result affect your claim? July 3, 2017 Posted in: News, Views - The answer to this question is “No”.  You may think this is an irrelevant question and therefore pointless answer, but there is more to it than first seems.  I shall explain. Before the General Election the Government had made it clear that it was their intention to reduce the bill to the NHS arising out Continue Reading
  • How to complain about the medical treatment you have received May 2, 2017 Posted in: News, Views - Many people contact us because they would like to complain about the medical treatment they have received but are unsure how to go about it.  Alternatively, they may not wish to complain but would like more information or answers to questions they have not had the opportunity of asking or have done so and have Continue Reading
  • Increase in the value of claims with future losses – An explanation for our clients April 3, 2017 Posted in: News, Views - There are several elements to calculating the right level of compensation. It is usually made up of awards for: Pain, suffering and loss of amenity Your injuries and their effect on you Financial expenses incurred. Anything you have bought or paid for as a direct result of the negligence, for example prescription or medication charges, Continue Reading