Medical Negligence
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Mr A has been attending his eye clinic regularly due to his glaucoma diagnosis. However, from 2006, there was a failure to note his increasing intraocular pressures and make a...
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At Ashtons Legal, we are here to support our clients whether they have come to us as a result of injury, exposure-related illness, medical negligence, or through the death of...
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April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. This is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer and funds to help support the work carried out by charities such as...
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An Article 2 inquest will be held in cases where an individual has died whilst being in the custody of the state. Often this will be an inmate in a...
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If you obtain legal aid funding and your claim is unsuccessful, you will not need to pay anything for your legal fees. What is legal aid? Legal aid is the...
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The vast majority of surgeries that are carried out run without any complications and have the ability to greatly improve a patient’s quality of life. However, occasionally surgical errors are...
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Joint replacement operations are undertaken daily at both NHS and private hospitals across the country with the intended benefit of providing relief from pain and increased mobility to patients. The...
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When a family loses a loved one to suicide there is usually no wrongdoing involved. Sadly however, there are occasions whereby someone dies as a result of suicide whilst under...
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If you or a loved one received medical treatment that fell below the expected standard, you have the right to have your concerns investigated by writing a letter of complaint....
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There are over a million people in the UK who are affected by acquired brain injury (ABI). The impact of acquired brain injury can be lifelong, complex and multi-faceted. Access...
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The purpose of medical negligence litigation is to compensate those who have suffered avoidable injury as a result of substandard medical treatment. It is not a system designed to punish...
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A care home or nursing home provides accommodation and care for elderly and vulnerable people. Care homes often provide provision for clinical and nursing care for residents. Sometimes, due to...
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