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Understanding Costs Budgeting in High-Value Clinical Negligence Cases: What Parents of Injured Children Need to Know
When your child has suffered a catastrophic brain injury due to medical negligence, your priority is securing the best care and support for their future. However, navigating the legal process…
Lord Darzi’s Warnings Realised: The Essex Mental Health Tragedy Unveiled at the Lampard Inquiry
Lord Darzi wrote that the NHS is in serious trouble1. This was tragically shown by the commemorative statements read during the Lampard Inquiry. On Monday 9th September 2024, oral testimony…
Listen To Mums: Ending The Postcode Lottery On Perinatal Care – A Report By The All-Party Parliamentary Group On Birth Trauma
The report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Birth Trauma was published yesterday, following a call for evidence from persons affected by a difficult birth experience and from experts…
Understanding Fundamental Dishonesty In Clinical Negligence Claims: What You Need To Know
In the realm of clinical negligence claims, honesty is paramount. However, there are instances where individuals may be found to have attempted to deceive the court system for personal gain.…
Understanding the Legal Landscape for Secondary Victims in Clinical Negligence Claims: A Closer Look at Paul v Wolverhampton NHS Trust
In the realm of clinical negligence claims, the legal tests for successfully claiming compensation as a secondary victim are complex and often challenging to navigate. The English case of Paul…
The Changing Landscape of Clinical Negligence Litigation in England: Fixed Recoverable Costs and No-Fault Compensation
Introduction If you or a loved one have suffered from clinical negligence in England, you may be facing a rapidly evolving legal landscape. In recent years, there has been a…
The Litigation Series – Week 16: What happens when I settle my medical negligence claim?
Very few medical negligence cases are decided at trial; the majority of successful claims end with a negotiated settlement. Settlement can take place before (pre-action) or after proceedings have been…