A lady in her 60s pursued a case against Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Her case had previously been rejected by another solicitor following preliminary investigations.

We obtained independent expert evidence which criticised a failure to act on an x-ray in 2007. The x-ray displayed clear evidence of rheumatoid arthritis.

A 7 year delay in diagnosis and treatment sadly caused permanent and disabling injuries. She sustained damage to multiple joints, deformities in hands and reduced mobility such that alternative single story accommodation was required. Extensive care would be required for the rest of her life.

Liability was denied throughout, but the case settled for over £700,000 at a round table meeting prior to a Trial.