Case studies

Compensation after anaesthetist injects nerve block to wrong side of neck
We have recently settled a claim for a client who received NHS treatment at Nuffield Health, Brentwood Hospital, during which a nerve block was administered to the wrong side of his neck.
Compensation awarded following hypoxic ischemic brain injury sustained at birth despite brain cooling therapy
A claim was made on behalf of our client in relation to brain damage sustained at the time of her birth. Our client’s mother suffered a ruptured uterus during delivery and required an emergency caesarean section.
Compensation awarded for missed diagnosis of scaphoid fracture to the wrist
We recently achieved a settlement against Barts Health NHS Trust for a failure to diagnose our client’s scaphoid fracture despite several opportunities.
Compensation claim for failure to investigate ruptured aneurysm leading to brain haemorrhage
Our clinical negligence team has settled a compensation claim for a young woman who experienced a ruptured aneurysm which caused her to suffer a brain haemorrhage four years later.
Compensation following plastic tubing ‘never event’ during weight loss surgery
We secured compensation from Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust for a client who had a small piece of plastic tubing left inside her after weight loss surgery.
Compensation for delayed diagnosis leading to a ruptured appendix
We advised a client on a claim for delays in the diagnosis and treatment of her appendicitis at St Helier’s Hospital in Surrey. She was admitted to the hospital with severe pain in the right iliac fossa.
Compensation for delayed treatment of patient's femoral nerve palsy
We have represented a young man who suffered multiple injuries when he fell some 25 feet from a bridge. Our client was extremely lucky to survive the fall but sustained head, chest and pelvic injuries.
Compensation for driver who suffered serious head injuries in collision
We settled a personal injury claim for a part-time physiotherapist and sheep farmer involved in a road accident in Wales in 2013.
Compensation for employee injured by defective lift
We recently settled a case out of court for an employee injured as a result of using a defective lift in the building where she worked. Our client tripped and fell on exiting the lift because it had failed to reach ground level.
Compensation for ex soldier injured in a collision on a country lane
We have secured substantial damages of £200,000 for a young man injured in a road traffic accident on a bend in a country lane in Dorset.
Compensation for family of elderly woman who died after falling in a care home
We have settled a claim for a client whose mother died following a fall in a Care UK home in Surrey. The elderly woman was suffering from dementia and took warfarin for a heart condition.
Compensation for husband of elderly woman who died after a fall in hospital while unattended
Our clinical negligence team has settled a claim against Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust for a client whose wife died following a fall in hospital.
Compensation for injuries sustained by driver through unsafe working practices
Our client worked as an HGV driver for a haulage firm. Part of his job involved repetitive work opening and shunting large high-sided curtain HGV trailers many times a day.
Compensation for man knocked off his bike during morning commute
We concluded a claim on behalf of a cyclist who was injured while travelling to work. He was wearing a cycle helmet and appropriate cycle clothing but was hit by the large wing mirror of a transit vehicle.
Compensation for misreported smear test that contributed to delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer
We have secured settlement for our client, whose cervical smear was misreported in 2013 and who then went on to develop cervical cancer in 2015.
Compensation for negligent hip replacement surgery using incorrectly matched components
We have secured a settlement for our client whose orthopaedic surgeon used incorrect components during her total hip replacement surgery causing her increased pain and the need for additional surgery. The mistake which occurred was completely preventable.
Compensation for ‘novel’ medial patellofemoral ligament repair surgery
Our orthopaedic claims specialists have settled a case involving negligent surgical treatment for patellofemoral arthritis.
Compensation for patient treated by breast surgeon Ian Paterson
Our clinical negligence team in London has recently obtained a settlement for a client who was a patient of the breast surgeon Ian Patterson.
Compensation for recovery patrolman injured on motorway hard shoulder
Our personal injury team recently secured a sum of £32,500 for a recovery patrolman who was injured while attending a member breakdown on the hard shoulder of a motorway.
Compensation for serious injuries following skiing accident in France
We recently acted for a client who was on a skiing holiday in France. She was descending a blue run and there were signs on the piste advising skiers to slow down. Despite this a snowboarder travelling at high speed struck her from behind.

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