Death following failure to diagnose cerebral aneurysm

Claim brought by deceased’s partner following her death. The deceased was 30 years old and had two young children. Around Christmas 2006, she started to get severe headaches. She attended her GP complaining of double vision and vomiting, but she had no photophobia (sensitivity to light) or neck stiffness. The GP thought that the headaches […]

Baby loss at New Cross Hospital

The claim was bought for bereavement damages as a result of Mary (whose name has been changed), who was born on the 14th September 2006. She suffered with Downs Syndrome and Wests Syndrome and regularly attended New Cross Hospital due to a wheezy chest which was aggravated by her epilepsy. Following a particularly bad bout […]

Death caused by pneumococcal septicaemia

Davies and Partners were instructed by Mr X’s widow in relation to a potential clinical negligence claim that resulted in the death of her husband. In 1973 the deceased, Mr X underwent a splenectomy. In March 2004 he attended an A&E Department following a period of dizziness, cold and shivering feeling. When he attended A&E […]

Delay in diagnosis of liver disease at Southport Hospital

Davies and Partners acted on behalf of the widow of Mr R in bringing a claim on behalf of the Estate of Mr R and her own dependency claim. Mr R was 65 when he was admitted to Southport Hospital on the 4th May 2000 with jaundice which had developed a few days previously. He […]

Delayed diagnosis and treatment of septic arthritis in shoulder joint

Davies and Partners settled a claim relating to delayed diagnosis and treatment of septic arthritis in a shoulder joint. Septic arthritis is inflammation of a joint caused by a bacterial infection and is considered to be a medical emergency. Septic arthritis typically causes severe pain, swelling, redness and heat in affected joints and the symptoms […]

Delayed diagnosis and treatment of septic arthritis in knee joint

Davies and Partners settled a claim relating to delayed diagnosis and treatment of septic arthritis in a knee joint. Septic arthritis is inflammation of a joint caused by a bacterial infection and is considered to be a medical emergency. Septic arthritis typically causes severe pain, swelling, redness and heat in affected joints and the symptoms […]

Hospital failure to prevent a heart attack

Case report – RS –v- North Bristol NHS Trust/ The Claimant had attended Accident & Emergency at Frenchay Hospital Bristol with a four-day history of worsening chest and left arm pain – a classic presentation for patients with cardiac symptoms. The A&E doctors obtained an ECG and took blood tests, but failed to arrange repeat […]

Failure to diagnose and treat a lung condition

Davies and Partners settled a claim relating to hospital failure to diagnose and treat a lung condition. The Deceased was a 43-year-old lady with no history of respiratory problems. In December she developed a chest infection. By April, her symptoms had worsened despite antibiotics prescribed by the GP. She was admitted to hospital where a […]

Missed DVT causes death

Davies and Partners settled a claim arising out of the failure to investigate and treat a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), resulting in a fatal pulmonary embolism. The deceased had flown back to the UK following a period overseas. Shortly after her return she became concerned about unilateral swelling to her left leg and attended on […]

Delayed diagnosis of anal cancer

Davies and Partners settled a claim arising out of delayed diagnosis of anal cancer. Mrs G developed altered bowel habit and pain in her rectum. She saw her GP and a routine referral to Southmead Hospital was made. Mrs G was first seen at hospital on 12th May and on examination it was noted that […]

Delay in diagnosing colon cancer

Davies and Partners acted in a medical negligence claim arising out of the death of Mr X, at age 45, The Claim was brought by Mrs X, on behalf of herself, their dependent children and Mr X’s estate. Mr X suffered with ulcerative colitis for which he required a programme of regular surveillance colonoscopies. The […]

Delayed diagnosis and treatment of renal tract obstruction

Davies and Partners settled a claim relating to a negligent delay in diagnosis and treatment of renal tract obstruction. Mr G suffered from a history of bladder problems related to his Multiple Sclerosis for which he has required catheterisation. This resulted in intermittent urinary tract infections. Mr G was admitted to hospital as an emergency […]