Clinical Negligence

• Can I make a claim for Medical Negligence? Some basic facts

  • PostedOctober 19, 2020

  If you have suffered an injury because of medical negligence, you may be wondering whether you are eligible to make a claim for compensation. Personal injury claims for medical negligence,...

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• Settlement obtained for Essex woman whose gallstones went undiagnosed

  • PostedSeptember 21, 2020

  Julie Crossley, a clinical negligence specialist at Ashtons Legal, has obtained a five-figure settlement for Mrs M who was diagnosed as suffering from gallstones and cholecystitis almost a year after...

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• The 5 Key Principles of the Mental Capacity Act

  • PostedOctober 17, 2019

  The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is a set of laws that were passed by Parliament, which are designed to protect and give power to vulnerable people who lack the mental...

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• Patients admitted to hospital at the weekend risk inferior care

  • PostedDecember 18, 2018

  The Health Minister, Andrew Lansley has called for a “fundamental re-think” of how hospitals are run at weekends after mortality rates were estimated to be 20% higher than on weekdays....

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