I have been assisting my colleague, James Drydale, on a recent case involving a missed sub-dural haematoma, which has had a devastating impact on our client. What is a sub-dural haematoma and what does a misdiagnosis mean? A sub-dural haematoma is a very serious condition which is usually caused by Read more…
I handle new enquiries for the Clinical Negligence Department and one injury I hear about fairly often is a scaphoid fracture. The scaphoid is one of the carpal bones in the wrist. A scaphoid fracture is usually caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand, often during sports. Correct diagnosis Read more…
Pressure ulcers or sores, commonly referred to as bed sores, are a type of injury that breaks down the skin and underlying tissue. They are caused when an area of skin is placed under pressure, which can often become a problem when a person is receiving treatment in a hospital Read more…