Medical Negligence
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A recent BBC article highlighting the movement toward private treatment to avoid NHS waiting lists also highlights the impact of those delays upon patients. The article highlights the story of...
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Ali Masterson, Medical Negligence specialist at Ashtons Legal, has obtained a settlement for a woman who was left with visible scarring following surgery. Mrs V instructed Ashtons in December 2022...
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November is Men’s Health Awareness Month – a time to highlight the key issues that men face today. It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness about proactive steps, from regular...
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This week’s spotlight is on Penny Horne, a Solicitor in our Norwich Medical Negligence team. Penny Horne What is your role at Ashtons? I am a Medical Negligence solicitor. How...
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Penny Tilmouth, an Associate Solicitor in the Medical Negligence team at Ashtons Legal, has obtained a five-figure settlement for Mr D, who suffered a delay in diagnosis and treatment of...
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Alex Thomson, Medical Negligence Solicitor at Ashtons Legal, has obtained a four-figure settlement for Mrs Y, who unfortunately suffered from an injury during cataract surgery. Mrs Y was admitted for...
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Baby Loss Awareness Week is held annually from 9 to 15 October. It’s a special opportunity to mark the lives of babies lost in pregnancy, at birth or soon after...
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Alex Thomson, Medical Negligence Solicitor at Ashtons Legal, has obtained a £29,000 settlement for a young man, Mr X, who unfortunately suffered the loss of a testicle due to the...
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Following on from the initial report in the Sunday Times in February 2024, it is now confirmed that Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is conducting an urgent review of 721...
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During Sepsis Awareness Month, it is essential to highlight that despite campaigns to raise public awareness and alert medical personnel of signs and symptoms. Sepsis kills five people every hour...
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Ashtons Legal was instructed in January 2023 on behalf of JD, who had suffered a non-dominant wrist injury, which was missed on X-ray and follow-up by his local Hospital Trust....
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Ashtons was instructed in late 2021 following the death of LB, an 11-year-old child, after a delay in diagnosis of appendicitis. LB was seen by a GP and referred to...
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