Medical Negligence
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Over the last month, UK maternity services have barely been out of the news. A brief review of the BBC website shows ongoing investigations into baby deaths in Lanarkshire, Swansea...
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The BBC has reported that a patient at Besti Cadwaladr University Health Board went a year without a review following his prostate cancer diagnosis and initial treatment. It is understood...
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Amanda Cavanagh achieved a six-figure settlement for Mr X regarding the death of his wife after the hospital’s failure to diagnose and treat tetanus infection. Tetanus is a life-threatening disease,...
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Bereaved families who must deal with the stress of an Inquest following their loved one’s death often must brave this process alone but for the support of the Coroner’s Court...
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A recent study by BBC News has found that the NHS has missed key targets for at least seven years. The study focussed on crucial targets including cancer care, planned...
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The Client Rehabilitation Service (CRS) is a dedicated team at Ashtons Legal which supports clients following injury or illness to maximise their recovery and access the services they may need...
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The family of Ms N have been awarded compensation as a result of the series of failures which led to her tragic death. Ms N had been admitted to the...
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Ms B had undergone a total abdominal hysterectomy to treat endometrioid adenocarcinoma in October 2019. As a result, she developed a non-negligently caused vesicovaginal fistula. Shortly after the procedure, she...
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Following an unannounced inspection in September 2023 by Health Inspectorate Wales at Singleton Hospital, run by Swansea Bay University Health Board, the inspectors’ report identified significant patient safety concerns and...
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On 4 December 2023, MPs voted to amend the Victims and Prisoners Bill requiring the Government to set up a body to administer compensation within three months of it becoming...
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At Ashtons Legal, we recognise the profound impact of grief on individuals and their loved ones, particularly in cases of personal injury and medical negligence. We are committed to understanding...
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In the wake of the scandals involving several NHS maternity units across the country, the BBC has uncovered concerns surrounding the maternity care provided by Royal Sussex County Hospital. Following...
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