Coroners are independent legal officers who investigate the cause of death. They will make the necessary enquiries to find out the cause of death, which may include ordering a post-mortem examination, obtaining witness statements and medical reports. More...
Being diagnosed with cancer is devastating for you and your family. However, this trauma can be escalated if your cancer was misdiagnosed or diagnosed later than it should have been.
There are over 200 cancer types, so misdiagnosis can sometimes occur. Many cancers share similar symptoms with other illnesses and, as a result, doctors and medical professionals can sometimes make an incorrect diagnosis.
When another disease is misdiagnosed as cancer, the patient may suffer unnecessary painful and emotionally tolling cancer treatment. Additionally, the undiagnosed disease may be left to progress and cause additional health complications.
If you believe medical negligence has resulted in cancer misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, you could be entitled to claim compensation. More...
Our eyesight is arguably one of the most important senses that we have. If this has been taken away due to medical negligence, this can be extremely distressing and traumatic.
As a patient, you put your trust in your ophthalmic surgeon, or other medical professional, and you expect your procedure to be carried out with a high level of skill, professionally and safely.
If the treatment you receive falls below these expectations and you’re injured as a result, this could result in a large compensation claim. More...
If you have had an ectopic pregnancy misdiagnosed as a cyst, an appendicitis, or perhaps a doctor has missed it altogether, you may be able to make a misdiagnosed ectopic pregnancy claim and seek compensation.
Below, we outline the basic science behind an ectopic pregnancy and explain how to make a claim, should you choose to proceed. More...
Nobody wants to have to visit their doctor, or to be admitted to hospital, but when we do, we trust them with our lives and accept the advice and information provided by them. Unfortunately, mistakes do happen and doctors, nurses, dentists and other health professionals can misdiagnose a condition. This could count as medical negligence, and you may be able to make a compensation claim for it. More...