Medical Negligence
Rebuilding life after a brain injury
A brain injury can change life in an instant, often affecting independence, work, relationships and daily routines. I’ve spoken to many clients who describe the experience as overwhelming. They are trying to cope with rehabilitation and family responsibilities, while also coming to terms wi....
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Facing the aftermath of substandard maternity care
Maternity scandals making national headlines have sadly shaken the public's trust in NHS maternity services over the last 20 years. Families who should have experienced one of life’s happiest moments instead found themselves living through their darkest, asking why a modern healthcare system h....
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Making a claim for cancer misdiagnosis
If you suspect you have been affected by cancer misdiagnosis, it’s important to understand your legal rights so you can decide whether to make a medical negligence claim. However, your health and wellbeing should always come first, so it’s essential to seek prompt medical treatment to give you ....
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Recognising the signs of cancer misdiagnosis
In our last blog we explained how cancer misdiagnosis can happen. While some misdiagnoses are subtle, identifying the correct illness can be vital to ensuring you receive the right treatment. Recognising potential red flags and acting quickly can therefore make a crucial difference. Symptoms....
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Understanding cancer misdiagnosis
Cancer can have a devastating impact on the lives of an individual and their family, so it’s vital to diagnose the illness as early as possible to improve the chances of survival. When delayed or misdiagnosis occurs due to clinical negligence, it can have tragic consequences. What is....
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What the latest clinical negligence data tells us about early resolution
As a solicitor practising in medical negligence, I often read market reports to understand how the sector is shifting and where pressure points are emerging. The latest UK Clinical Negligence Market Report for 2025 offers a clear picture of where the market now stands, particularly in relation t....
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What can we learn about oversight and patient safety from the Addenbrooke’s Review?
The recent review into paediatric orthopaedic surgery at Addenbrooke’s Hospital is difficult to read, and even harder to think about if your child was treated there. It found 32 missed opportunities to act on concerns about one surgeon’s practice over a 12-year period. If we do the maths on ....
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Calling for accountability in mental health negligence
According to a report from BBC News, there are concerns about the progress of the Lampard Inquiry – a high-profile public investigation into widespread failures in mental health care services. In response, individuals and families who have been impacted by mental health medical negligence a....
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Medical negligence experts warn of families left struggling for answers as inquest delays grow
Attwaters Solicitors are calling for action as inquest delays leave bereaved families without support after suicide in mental health care. The firm has recently supported several families, guiding them through the inquest process and, where appropriate, onward to medical negligence claims. Da....
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Care home negligence claims: how to get started
A son and daughter thought their elderly mother would be safe in a care home, but, sadly, they were wrong. Staff negligence led to a fall and a fractured leg. Attwaters helped the family take legal action against the home and secure damages of £25,000. If you or a loved one has suffered an inju....
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Negligence and neglect in care homes: what to look for
Pressure sores. Fractured bones. Weight loss. Care home residents can pay a high price for negligence and neglect, but the signs are not always physical. If you are worried that a nursing or care home is mistreating a loved one, it’s important to know what to look for and what steps to take. ....
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Care home negligence: is your loved one at risk?
Behind the closed doors of England’s care and nursing homes, thousands of vulnerable people are at risk of neglect and harm. Data from the NHS reveals there were more than 40,000 formal inquiries into potential abuse or neglect involving adults in nursing and residential care homes in England in ....
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Princess Alexandra Hospital apologises after morphine overdose death
News has emerged of a deeply distressing case involving 63-year-old cancer patient, Paulino Amico, who died at Princess Alexandra Hospital after being given multiple accidental morphine overdoses. Essex coroner Sonia Hayes concluded that Mr Amico’s death was ‘hastened and contributed to’ by t....
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The tragedy and the truth behind mental health negligence
*Warning: This article contains upsetting details and references to serious self-harm and death. When we’re mentally or physically unwell, we trust healthcare professionals to provide the treatment and support we need. When that trust is breached, it can have fatal consequences. The harrowi....
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Rising number of medical negligence claims in the UK
In 2023-24, the highest value of clinical negligence claims were paid out at an incredible sum of £2.82 billion, according to NHS Resolution data. This is the latest period for which we have data, but there is a concern amongst experts that the value and number of payouts may continue to rise. ....
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Can you claim compensation for cancer misdiagnosis?
As a solicitor who often speaks with people affected by medical mistakes, I’ve seen first-hand how devastating a cancer misdiagnosis can be. When a diagnosis comes too late or the wrong condition is treated, it's not just the patient who suffers the consequences. Families are left anxious, ....
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Patient receives compensation after multiple medication mistakes
A patient has received damages of £7,500 after repeated prescribing errors by the Learning Assessment & Neurocare Centre (LANCuk) exacerbated existing psychological conditions. The patient has a history of borderline personality disorder, Adult Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (....
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Trust report warns of “32 missed opportunities” at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, regarding treatment provided by paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Kuldeep Stohr
An independent review commissioned by Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has shed light on a number of missed opportunities within the paediatric orthopaedic service at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, regarding treatment provided by paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Kuldeep Stohr - findings that raise im....
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More patients could be at risk as mental health negligence cases soar
Mental health patients face an increased risk of receiving substandard care than before. The number of mental health and psychiatric negligence claims settled by the NHS increased by 73% between April 2017 and March 2025 – the biggest rise compared with 17 other disciplines. Negligent decision....
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Mental health medical negligence: giving everyone a voice
The number of people reporting mental health problems has been steadily increasing. Yet the resources needed to support them is declining – especially within the NHS. According to the British Medical Association, mental illness beds in England have decreased by 24% since 2011 while the average....
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