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New 'no-fault' system when making clinical negligence claim in discussion by MPs
- 12.04.2022
- EmmaArnold
- Clinical-negligence
Ministers are looking to overhaul of the ‘outdated’ system of clinical negligence compensation within the NHS when patients suffer avoidable harm.
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Man died after sustaining a brain injury from a single punch attack
- 06.04.2022
- EmmaArnold
- Personal-injury
Our client, Paul Stewart, was involved in an altercation during which he received a blow to the chin and fell backwards sustaining catastrophic head injuries. Two years later, he sadly passed away in a minimally conscious state.
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New campaign from THINK! as law on mobile phone use whilst driving is toughened
- 05.04.2022
- EmmaArnold
- Personal-injury
From 25th March 2022, it is now illegal to use a handheld mobile phone behind the wheel for any use, including to take photos or videos, scroll through playlists or play games – as the government closes a loophole previously exploited by dangerous drivers to escape conviction
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How many personal injury claims go to court?
- 31.03.2022
- admin
- Personal-injury
If you have suffered a personal injury, making a claim for compensation can be a hugely important step in helping you get your life back on track. Claiming compensation can provide you and your family with peace of mind, as well as financial support to help cover the cost of any medical treatment, lost work or lifestyle adjustments needed in the aftermath of your injury.
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Almost 300 hundred babies died or suffered serious brain damage at maternity hospitals in Shropshire
- 30.03.2022
- EmmaArnold
- Clinical-negligence
The Ockenden Report was published today following a five-year investigation into the standard of maternity care at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust.
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Young woman paralysed after delay in diagnosing tumour in spine
- 23.03.2022
- EmmaArnold
- Clinical-negligence
After initially attending hospital with pain in her back, Jodie Cox was told she was suffering with kidney stones. She attended hospital again when the pain became excruciating and was sent home with a diagnosis of acid reflux.
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Smartphone app used by GPs to detect skin cancer
- 22.03.2022
- EmmaArnold
- Clinical-negligence
New technology on smartphone used by GPs to take photos of moles and lesions to detect skin cancer.
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March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
- 09.03.2022
- EmmaArnold
- Clinical-negligence
This month is the time to campaign and speak out for further funding and research into ovarian cancer, helping to improve survival rates and the quality of life for those suffering with ovarian cancer
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Proud to support International Women's Day 2022
- 08.03.2022
- EmmaArnold
- Clinical-negligence, Personal-injury
The majority of the workforce at Potter Rees Dolan are female and so we are very proud to support International Women's Day 2022.
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Father-of-three now in wheelchair due to rare spinal condition
- 02.03.2022
- EmmaArnold
- Clinical-negligence
Man who initially had back pain from lifting a box diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome which is a rare and severe type of spinal stenosis where all of the nerves in the lower back suddenly become severely compressed.
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