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Bone of Contention – Orthopaedic Claims

Here at Oakwood Solicitors, our Medical Negligence team has dealt with a number of orthopaedic claims. It is not surprising really, when you learn that on average every person will experience two broken bones over the course of a lifetime.   Who can be held responsible? Orthopaedic claims can be brought against a GP, NHS…

Nerve Injury As A Result Of Dental Negligence

What is a nerve injury?   Nerves are sensitive. It doesn’t take a lot of force to damage them. A nerve injury is an injury to the nervous tissue which usually occurs due to dental negligence. During dental negligence the two nerves that are most typically disturbed are: Inferior nerve injury – The inferior alveolar…

Failure to Prevent Suicide Claims

Suicide can have a detrimental effect on everyone involved and the family and friends who are affected. This is especially prevalent when this could have been prevented by medical intervention. Your loved one could have taken their life due to failings in the mental health system and the NHS.   The tragic instances where families…

Preventing Bedsores

Without due care and attention, bedsores can develop quickly for patients who are restricted from movement for large amounts of time. Preventing bedsores can often be critical. If left untreated, bedsores can lead to sepsis and even premature, preventable death. No excuse is acceptable for a patient in care developing such a condition. How do…

Pharmaceutical Negligence Claims – Q&A

In this Q&A transcribed from our podcast on Prescription Errors, Sara Montgomery of our Medical Negligence team answers common questions we often get from Clients who’ve experienced a prescription, medication or dispensing error and have sought legal advice on the matter.   What are Pharmaceutical Negligence claims? Pharmaceutical negligent claims are claims where the Pharmacy…

Incorrect Medication – Case Study

Our client approached us after she was incorrectly dispensed the wrong medication following falling ill with tonsillitis. Shortly after taking the medication she began to feel unwell, experiencing sickness and lethargy. The error was noticed by a nurse who had been called in due to the client’s illness., and it was admitted by the pharmacy…

Dispensing Error – Case Study

Our client contacted us following an event where she was incorrectly dispensed the wrong medication dosage. Our client experienced side effects due to this error which were ongoing for several weeks, including severe pain and illness. It was then noted that the prescription was 200mg lower than the typical dosage. As a result of this,…

Displaced Intracapsular Fracture – Case Study

Our client suffered a fall and experienced pain in her hip, groin and legs. Following two days of rest and use of painkillers at home, the pain in her hip and groin worsened, and she was taken to A&E with the use of a wheelchair.   Upon examination, reduced movement was noted and an x-ray…

Severed Hand – Case Study

Our client was involved in an accident at work where his hand was severed when performing metalwork. The left hand, and the middle, ring and little finger were injured.   Our client attended A&E and was given stitches and a dressing was applied on the wound, and was then referred for wound re-dressing after an…

Ulcer and Sepsis – Case Study

Our client received medical treatment in June 2016. After attending her GP with symptoms, she was admitted to hospital as these had progressed to be more severe.   It was noted by medical professionals that our client was at high risk of sustaining pressure sores. However, inspection for these was not performed daily. Soon after,…