How much can be claimed for a fatal injury?
How much can be claimed for a fatal injury? As medical negligence experts, we find one of the most difficult subjects to cover with a new client is the way that fatal accident compensation works in the UK. When a person dies as a result of an accident or medical negligence, the law provides a […]
Tina Ashley promoted to Legal Director
Davies and Partners are pleased to announce the promotion of medical negligence specialist Tina Ashley to Legal Director. Tina is a highly experienced solicitor with a extensive expertise in managing complex, high-value claims, including birth injuries, adult brain injuries, and cases involving infection that has caused catastrophic harm, such as sepsis, meningitis, and osteomyelitis. Her […]
How often do medical negligence cases actually go to court?
Most people assume that bringing a clinical negligence claim means a long, drawn-out court battle, months of waiting, and the stress of sitting in front of a judge. It’s one of the most common worries clients raise with us. But the reality is very different. In fact: Around 80% of claims are resolved without court […]
Hydrocephalus – How to advocate for yourself or your child and understand carers’ rights
A practical guide for families living with hydrocephalus in the UK, including how to advocate in healthcare, school and work. What this guide covers For many families, learning to live with hydrocephalus involves more than medical treatment. It can mean hospital appointments, navigating school support, managing work and caring responsibilities, and learning how to advocate […]
What are the causes of hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus is a medical condition where cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up on the brain. This fluid surrounds the brain and spinal cord and protects the brain, helping remove waste and deliver nutrients. However, when too much fluid builds up, it can cause pressure on the brain. The pressure from the build-up can lead to physical […]
How do rogue surgeons go undetected?
High-profile cases involving surgeons such as Ian Paterson and Yaser Jabbar have raised important questions about how unsafe surgical practice can continue for extended periods before intervention occurs. While such cases are rare, and the overwhelming majority of clinicians provide safe and effective care, they illustrate how gaps in oversight, communication and organisational culture can […]
Brain Tumour Awareness Month
The signs, the risks and why early action matters March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month, and it is an opportunity to talk openly about a something that affects thousands of families across the UK each year. Brain tumours can develop in adults and children, and the effects can be life changing. While many people receive […]
New ruling could increase compensation for seriously injured children
When a little girl known to most of the world only as CCC was born in 2015, her parents imagined the ordinary milestones most families take for granted. First days at school.Weekend jobs.A career she would choose for herself.A long adult life stretching ahead. Instead, within minutes of her birth, everything changed. Mistakes during her […]
The role of a case manager in a medical negligence claim
When a serious injury has been caused by medical negligence, it can often bring a whole new level of complexity to daily life. The injured person might need rehabilitation and care, home adaptations, specialist equipment and changes to school or work. Families are often left trying to manage a complex system at the same time […]
After 24 years of warnings, why have NHS safety standards only fallen?
By Rachel Bowen, Legal Director For more than two decades, successive governments, regulators and NHS leaders have been warned – repeatedly and in increasingly stark terms – that patient safety failures were becoming entrenched within the NHS. Yet a new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) shows that, rather than improving, the consequences of […]
Why I specialise in medical negligence and serious personal injury law
Katherine Pearce – Medical Negligence Solicitor (London, Bristol & UK) Modern medical care can accomplish so much, which makes it all the more devastating when the avoidable errors are made during treatment. I specialise in clinical negligence and serious personal injury law, with a focus on complex cases such as birth injury claims, neurological and […]
Home adaptations after medical negligence
When medical treatment goes wrong, the impact can reach far beyond the hospital or GP surgery. An injury caused by medical negligence can change how someone lives day to day, especially at home. Simple things like washing, using stairs, or moving safely from room to room can suddenly become difficult or unsafe. Home adaptations after […]