Case studies
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Compensation for severe burns following canal boat accident in France
We acted for a client who was on a canal boat holiday in France, organised through a UK tour operator. Our client and her friends had hired the canal boat to travel along the Canal du Midi in the south of France.
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Compensation for significant burns following negligent liposuction procedure
We were instructed to act on behalf of a client after she experienced significant burns during a liposuction procedure to remove excess fat around her hips.
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Development and deterioration of pressure sores in elderly patient
Our clinical negligence team was instructed by the family of an elderly lady who died in August 2019. Prior to her death she was admitted to hospital, during which time a significant pressure sore developed and deteriorated.
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Compensation for unnecessary surgery by consultant gynaecologist Jayne Cockburn
We are running a large number of clinical negligence claims against Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey relating to care provided by one of its former consultants, obstetrician and gynaecologist Jayne Cockburn.
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Compensation for woman hit by drunk driver
We recently achieved a settlement of £500,000 compensation for a female client who was seriously injured in a road traffic accident.
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£185,000 awarded for series of needless urogynaecological procedures
We were instructed to pursue a claim for unnecessary urogynaecology surgery by a client who was wrongly advised that she needed an operation for mild stress incontinence when conservative treatment would have been successful.
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Compensation of £82,500 for negligent surgery resulting in retained appendix stump
We have settled a claim for a female client whose appendix was not completely removed during surgery for appendicitis. The client presented to A&E due to vomiting and severe pain in her abdomen.
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Compensation received following negligent gallbladder surgery
Our client underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (the removal of her gallbladder) as she was suffering from pain due to gallstones. The operation was performed negligently and her bile duct was severed during surgery.
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Compensation secured for an employee mechanic following serious head injury
We successfully recovered substantial damages for an employee mechanic who sustained a serious head injury following an accident at work.
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Compensation secured for elderly pedestrian who suffered life-changing injuries in road accident
We secured a substantial settlement for an elderly woman who was hit by a car as she crossed the road and sustained serious injuries, including a head injury, fractures to the right fibula and tibia, a fractured pelvis and cracked ribs.
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Compensation secured for jogger knocked down by car
Our client, a keen jogger, was out running along a local route in high visibility clothing when she was hit by an oncoming vehicle while crossing the road.
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Compensation secured for spinal injury claimant despite early setback
Our lawyers advised a 27 year old motorcyclist who sustained a spinal cord injury in a road traffic accident.
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Compensation secured from MIB for London cyclist injured by uninsured driver
Our client was cycling along a busy road when he noticed a vehicle approaching from the opposite direction, in the right hand lane. As he continued to cycle along the road he was suddenly knocked off his bicycle.
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Compensation sought by patient left with scars after face lift surgery
We are investigating a potential negligence claim for a lady who had a disappointing result from face lift surgery. She developed prominent swelling on her jawline soon afterwards, which was syringed by her surgeon.
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Complex case support service
We received instructions from a multi-national client who used a well known mass volume immigration service provider to secure standard work permissions for employees.
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Complications from abdominal surgery leading to loss of eyesight
We have dealt with a case where abdominal surgery led to complications that ultimately cost our client her eyesight.
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Conditions of practice order imposed for repeated failure to inform patient about test results
Ms M appeared before the fitness to practise panel of a healthcare regulator. A patient had attended regularly for appointments with the registrant at her practice between 1983 and 2010.
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Construction worker awarded €1.25 million following drink drive accident
We achieved a €1.25 million settlement for a 55 year old man from Newcastle, who was badly injured in a hit-and-run accident involving a drink driver in County Kildare, Ireland, while working on an overseas contract for a UK based construction company.
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Contesting US hospital fees for travel underwriters
The policy holder, a British national, was admitted to a US hospital with difficulty breathing. The claimant's illness was linked to a pre-existing condition. Following treatment, the US hospital raised charges in excess of $140,000 for the related medical fees.
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Corporate structuring advice to deliver housing association diversification
Members of our housing corporate and governance team advised a housing association that wished to diversify its activities to deliver increasingly affordable housing development in an efficient manner.
