We have recently obtained a full admission of liability from the Defendant Trust in a clinical negligence claim arising from an overdose of cefepime, an antibiotic. The client was admitted to hospital with a suspected urinary tract infection and / or suspected respiratory infection which was not responding to multiple different antibiotics. It was decided… Read More: Medication errors in England »
We have recently settled a claim on behalf of a 57 year old woman where negligence on behalf of a GP in the prescription of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) led to her needing a hysterectomy. Around 2019, Mrs A. began experiencing menopause-related symptoms of hot flushes, sweating, low mood and low libido. Between August 2019… Read More: HRT error leading to hysterectomy »
Mr S. had a past medical history of atrial fibrillation with a pacemaker fitted in 2013. Around 2021 Mr S began to suffer with large bruises and haematomas under the skin. Following investigations, he was diagnosed with acquired haemophilia A and was treated with factor VIII inhibitor bypassing activity (FEIBA) and high dose prednisolone in… Read More: Missed internal bleeding leads to fatal outcome »
This client, Mr G, a 59 year old man, was awarded damages after sustaining hearing loss following a negligent overdose of furosemide whilst in the care of North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. In early 2022 the client was admitted to the Defendant Trust with complications of a chest infection. He was diagnosed with an… Read More: Overdose of furosemide leading to hearing loss »