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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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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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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Ali Masterson, Trainee Legal Executive with the Medical Negligence Team, has obtained a settlement of £10,000 for the family of BB following his death whilst under the care of the...
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The recently called General Election has impacted heavily upon the work of the Government select committees and upcoming drafted legislation. Particularly of note is the work of the Justice Select...
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Today is not just 17 May 2024. It is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day. According to the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), 2,500 people are affected by spinal cord injuries every...
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