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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,…

Memorable Women In Law

For International Women’s Day, it felt only fitting to look at some of the most memorable women in Law across the ages, and how they have made the industry itself accessible to all.   Whether solicitor or marketing, these outstanding women have enabled women like myself to be able to work in what was considered…

Determining If You’re Being Bullied At Work

With various happenings surfacing in the news at the time of writing, we thought it might be useful to write a piece on determining if the treatment you are receiving in the workplace could be classed as being bullied at work.   According to the Equality Act 2010, harassment and bullying are defined as “behaviour…

International Women’s Day – Oakcast: The Oakwood Solicitors Ltd Podcast (EP-04)

Episode 04 of Oakcast: The Oakwood Solicitors Ltd Podcast, entitled International Women’s Day, is now live.   In our fourth episode – our Managing Director, Abbie Keech, joins our long-serving staff member, Beverley Barker, of our Employers’ and Public Liability team for a special installment for International Women’s Day, discussing women in the workplace and their…

5 Ways Your Will Could Be Challenged

A Will which has been prepared by legal professionals is designed to ensure that who you have decided to benefit from your estate is clear.   In cases where a person dies without a valid Will, the Intestacy rules determine who will receive what from the estate. Your estate includes everything from cash in the…

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,…

Hand Injury – Case Study

Our client approached us in relation to a Medical Negligence claim arising out of medical treatment following an injury to their hand which was sustained in an assault.   Our client attended Accident & Emergency, was given stitches and sent home without further treatment planned.     They returned to A&E three days later and…