Davies and Partners Solicitors Re-accepted into Headway Legal Directory
We’re proud to announce that two of our senior personal injury and medical negligence lawyers, Tracy Edwards and Lorna Lymer, have been reaccepted into the prestigious Headway Legal Directory for another consecutive year. Headway, a national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with brain injuries, has once again recognised the expertise and commitment of our solicitors […]
What is a deputy and when are they needed in a medical negligence claim?
A deputy is a person that is appointed by the Court of Protection to help someone make decisions, or to make decisions on their behalf, because they do not have the mental capacity to do so. The person who the deputy acts for is known as a ‘protected party.’ However, if the person already has […]
Record high early cancer detection rates in England, but are you receiving proper care?
Recent NHS England data reveals promising progress in early cancer detection, with 58.7% of cancers diagnosed at stages one and two between September 2023 and August 2024. This record high highlights the importance of early diagnosis in improving cancer survival rates. However, delays in diagnosis and treatment persist, leaving many patients at risk of harm […]
A New Year and a new Head of Department for Davies and Partners’ specialist Medical Negligence and Personal Injury team
In a positive start for the New Year, Davies and Partners has announced that Legal Director Katherine Pearce is to take over the role as Head of the Firm’s highly successful Medical Negligence and Personal Injury department, from Chief Executive Ewan Lockhart. Katherine Pearce has headed up Bristol’s Medical Negligence team over the last two […]
Provisional damages-what are they?
In the vast majority of personal injury and medical negligence claims, the compensation is awarded either as a lump sum or, in more complex cases, as a combination of a lump sum and annual payments. Courts take into account future risks, such as the possibility of needing further surgery or rehabilitation. However, there are cases […]
Martha’s Rule: A game-changer for patient safety
A groundbreaking initiative called Martha’s Rule has shown early signs of success in improving patient care and saving lives, as revealed by NHS England. Data from the first months of the scheme’s rollout indicate that nearly one in eight calls made under the rule has led to a potentially life-saving change in treatment. The scheme […]
How long does a medical negligence claim take?
Because no two cases are the same, we’d need to know the precise details of your claim before we can tell you how long it will take, but we can give you an idea based on how similar cases have gone. A lot of medical negligence cases are complex and require thorough investigation and reports […]
How do I prove medical negligence?
Many clients want to understand how they can prove medical negligence. In this article we explain the process. Q: What is the first step in proving medical negligence? The first step when proving medical negligence (sometimes also called clinical negligence) is to show that a duty of care existed between you and the healthcare provider. […]
The Risk of Delayed Diagnosis of Testicular Cancer: A Call to Action During Movember
Testicular cancer, though relatively rare, is still the most common cancer in young men aged 15-35. Early detection and treatment is crucial to making a good recovery, but if your diagnosis is delayed the results can be life-changing. The Importance of Early Detection Early detection of testicular cancer dramatically improves your survival rate. When diagnosed […]
Disgraced Former Breast Surgeon Ian Paterson Gives Evidence at Inquest
Disgraced Former Breast Surgeon Ian Paterson was jailed for 20 years in 2017 for wounding 10 patients. New inquests are now investigating the deaths of 62 more patients. Birmingham and Solihull Coroner’s Court is currently conducting an inquest into the death of Elaine Turbill, who died in 2017, 12 years after Paterson performed what he […]
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Each November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month shines a light on one of the deadliest cancers. With a survival rate of less than 10%, pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging to detect and treat, often due to symptoms that don’t appear until late stages. Pancreatic cancer is the UK’s 5th biggest cancer killer. Raising […]
Who is responsible when a medical mistake happens?
In the NHS, if a doctor, nurse, or any other healthcare professional makes a mistake while treating you, the NHS itself is usually held responsible. This is because of a legal principle called vicarious liability. It means that the NHS, the employer, takes the blame for the actions of its staff. So, if you suffer […]