Case studies
Baby loss
Aisha – baby loss
The loss no parent should face Aisha was overjoyed to be expecting her first child. She had a long-standing diagnosis of chronic hypertension, which meant
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.
Still birth due to negligence at Birmingham Women’s Hospital
We successfully settled a case for Anna (whose name has been changed), who tragically suffered a still birth at 32 weeks of pregnancy as a
Claim following the loss of unborn baby at 36 weeks
Marie’s (whose name has been changed) claim was for the loss of her unborn baby 36 weeks into her pregnancy. The defendant admitted liability, but
Brain injury
Severe hypoxic brain damage due to monitor failure
The patient suffered a mild cardial infarction at home and was admitted to hospital where she was treated with antithrombolitic agents. She suffered a further
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
Health visitor breaches duty of care – incorrectly plotting weight gain
The claimant (LK) was a child who was born at 33 weeks and 5 days gestation. The birth proceeded uneventfully and LK had no resuscitation,
Severe brain injury following back surgery
Davies and Partners successfully settled a claim for a now severely brain-injured client. SG went to hospital to receive treatment for his back pain he
Cancer
Unnecessary surgery following mis-diagnosis of breast cancer
The patient found a lump on her right breast positioned behind the nipple. An early mammogram and ultrasound were performed followed by a fine needle
GP’s failure to diagnose breast cancer
For a period of a year the Claimant attended her GP with concerns about a lump in her breast. She was not examined nor referred
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.
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
Cerebral palsy
Negligent treatment at time of birth leading to cerebral palsy
This matter involved the mismanagement of KG’s birth. KG’s mother attended the hospital on the 28th October 1990 at 8.00am experiences abdominal pain at 34
Cerebral palsy resulting from the mismanagement of birth
This was a cerebral palsy case which resulted from the mismanagement of YM’s birth. This was a particularly long and protracted litigious case. The Defendant
Mismanagement of birth resulting in quadriplegic cerebral palsy
This is a claim that was sadly brought forward 3 years after the Claimant’s death, by the Claimant’s mother who was also her Litigation Friend.
Misdiagnosis
Delayed diagnosis of a shunt dysfunction in hydrocephalus
Background to Emma’s hydrocephalus claimEmma was diagnosed with hydrocephalus in 2000. Hydrocephalus is a condition where extra fluid builds up inside the skull, which can
GPs failure to diagnose Genetic Haemochromatosis
Specialist Medical Negligence Paralegal, Sarah Hale, has settled a claim relating to the failures of several GPs to diagnose Mr C’s father’s Genetic Haemochromatosis (an
GP failure to act on ultrasound scan diagnosing a large cervical fibroid
Davies and Partners were instructed to act on behalf of Mrs X in a claim against her GP for failing to take action following receipt
Damage to ureter during hysterectomy
Davies and Partners’ medical negligence team were instructed on behalf of Mrs X in relation to her abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo oopthorectomy resulting in
Settlement in osteoradionecrosis case
Davies and Partners acted for Mr C in a claim following the development of osteoradionecrosis due to negligent dental treatment. In 2000, Mr C received
Delayed diagnosis and treatment of Paget’s disease
Our specialist medical negligence lawyers settled a claim relating to delayed diagnosis and treatment of Paget’s disease. Paget’s disease is a chronic condition that can
Failure to diagnose and treat dislocated hip following total hip replacement
Davies and Partners represented Mr H following unsuccessful hip surgery performed by the The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Mr H Complained of pain, leg
Failure to diagnose and treat discitis
Davies and Partners recently settled a claim for Mrs G who brought a claim against the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Unnecessary surgery following mis-diagnosis of breast cancer
The patient found a lump on her right breast positioned behind the nipple. An early mammogram and ultrasound were performed followed by a fine needle
Death of patient following failure to diagnose and treat ischaemia of the foot
The patient developed pain in his left lower limb and toe. Over the following seven months his pain progressed and he was sent for various
Negligent failure by GP and hospital to diagnose and treat a spinal abscess leading to spinal cord injury
Following a flu-like illness patient X developed pain in the middle of her back extending to her right shoulder blade. She attended the Accident &
Failure by GP to diagnose infective endocarditis leading to a stroke
The patient presented at his General Practitioner on a number of occasions suffering with flu-like symptoms. Blood tests were taken but the General Practitioner did
GP’s failure to diagnose breast cancer
For a period of a year the Claimant attended her GP with concerns about a lump in her breast. She was not examined nor referred
Failure to diagnose and treat pneumococcal septicaemia
Davies and Partners were instructed by Mr Fs’ widow in relation to a potential clinical negligence claim that resulted in the death of her husband.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Delayed diagnosis of knee fracture
Davies and Partners settled a claim arising out of delayed diagnosis of a left knee fracture. Mr B was involved in a motorbike accident and
Failure to diagnose 4th degree tear during child birth
Davies and Partners were instructed to act on behalf of Mrs X who suffered a 4th degree tear during delivery of her first child. Unfortunately,
Neurology and neurosurgery
Neurological damage due to anticoagulation therapy
The patient suffered with angina and was admitted to hospital with severe angina symptoms following an episode of central chest pain radiating to her neck
Negligent management of spinal inflammation condition
The Claimant suffered with ankylosing spondylitis. He fell at home in suffering a fracture of his cervical spine across the C6/C7 space. The Claimant was
Failure to diagnose and treat discitis
Davies and Partners recently settled a claim for Mrs G who brought a claim against the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Negligent failure by GP and hospital to diagnose and treat a spinal abscess leading to spinal cord injury
Following a flu-like illness patient X developed pain in the middle of her back extending to her right shoulder blade. She attended the Accident &
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
Plastic surgery & cosmetic surgery
Negligent mastectomy requiring reconstructive surgery
The patient underwent a mastectomy and breast reconstruction operation described more fully as a DIEP flap operation. Post operatively the patient developed a haematoma. There
Negligent breast implant surgery
The patient underwent breast augmentation surgery. Contrary to her wishes she was given large implants which were inserted sub muscularly leaving her with great pain
Pregnancy & birth
Complications arising following caesarean section
Davies and Partners were instructed on behalf of GM in relation to complications arising following the birth of her son by way of caesarean section.
Complications following caesarean section
The patient suffered a broad ligament tear during the course of a caesarean section. This caused a large intra abdominal haematoma that led to multifocal
Clinical negligence claim against the George Elliot Hospital NHS Trust
Davies and Partners were instructed to investigate a claim for clinical negligence against the George Elliot Hospital NHS Trust following the birth of Mrs X’s
Birth injury leading to difficulty with bowels and urinary problems
Mrs D gave birth to her first child in 1998. Delivery was facilitated using forceps and a ventouse. Mrs D sustained a third degree tear
Failure to diagnose 4th degree tear during child birth
Davies and Partners were instructed to act on behalf of Mrs X who suffered a 4th degree tear during delivery of her first child. Unfortunately,
Negligent treatment at time of birth leading to cerebral palsy
This matter involved the mismanagement of KG’s birth. KG’s mother attended the hospital on the 28th October 1990 at 8.00am experiences abdominal pain at 34
Still birth due to negligence at Birmingham Women’s Hospital
We successfully settled a case for Anna (whose name has been changed), who tragically suffered a still birth at 32 weeks of pregnancy as a
Claim following the loss of unborn baby at 36 weeks
Marie’s (whose name has been changed) claim was for the loss of her unborn baby 36 weeks into her pregnancy. The defendant admitted liability, but
Cerebral palsy resulting from the mismanagement of birth
This was a cerebral palsy case which resulted from the mismanagement of YM’s birth. This was a particularly long and protracted litigious case. The Defendant
Mismanagement of birth resulting in quadriplegic cerebral palsy
This is a claim that was sadly brought forward 3 years after the Claimant’s death, by the Claimant’s mother who was also her Litigation Friend.
Spina bifida & hydrocephalus
Settlement reached for teenager after years of undiagnosed spina bifida
When Lucas (name changed for privacy) was born in 2008, his parents noticed a small red mark on his lower back. They were told it
Surgical injury
Surgical negligence after an appendectomy
Background In 2020, Sally, a woman in her twenties with a young child, was admitted to hospital with severe abdominal pain. She was diagnosed with
Negligent hernia operation
The claimant was referred by his GP to a surgeon at hospital as he had a painful right inguinal hernia. He was advised to undergo
Negligent gallbladder operation
Our specialist team acted for a claimant who had a keyhole procedure to remove his gallbladder (a cholecystectomy). This should have been converted to an
Avoidable MRSA infection
The claimant was referred to hospital to investigate rectal bleeding which revealed a small colonic polyp. This was removed and the pathology confirmed an adenocarcinoma
Negligent treatment of a femoral fracture
The patient was a professional jockey who fell from his horse. He suffered a comminuted fracture to his left femur when he was trodden on
Negligent mastectomy requiring reconstructive surgery
The patient underwent a mastectomy and breast reconstruction operation described more fully as a DIEP flap operation. Post operatively the patient developed a haematoma. There
Negligent breast implant surgery
The patient underwent breast augmentation surgery. Contrary to her wishes she was given large implants which were inserted sub muscularly leaving her with great pain
Death following negligent bowel surgery
The patient suffered from pain in his abdomen for around three months. A colonoscopy revealed that he was suffering from sub-acute intestinal obstruction from intusuccepting
Negligently performed hysterectomy causing severe urinary issues
Following a total abdominal hysterectomy the patient developed significant pain and urinary problems. She had frequency of mitruition and copious leaking. After 3 months she
Negligently performed hysterectomy
We were instructed on behalf of MK in relation to her abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo oopthorectomy resulting in damage to her ureter. The claimant
Knee operation performed incorrectly
Davies and Partners recently settled a case for Mrs T who brought a claim against the NHS Trust for a poorly executed operation to her
Operation performed on wrong knee
Mr X was due to undergo an arthroscopy on his left knee at the Defendant’s hospital on 6 April 2010. Although correct procedures were undertaken
haemorrhoidectomy and failure to obtain consent
Our Client, Mrs C, was referred by her GP to see the Defendant, a Consultant General Laparoscopic and Colorectal Surgeon. She was suffering with haemorrhoids,
Damage to ureter during hysterectomy
Davies and Partners’ medical negligence team were instructed on behalf of Mrs X in relation to her abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo oopthorectomy resulting in
Brachial plexus nerve injury
Our specialist medical negligence team settled a claim relating to the negligent dissection of the upper trunk of the brachial plexus. Ms W had been
Sciatic nerve damage
Mrs M’s appointed Davies and Partners to handle her case, after her previous solicitors advised that her claim had no prospects of succeeding. Mrs M
Substandard knee replacement
Davies and Partners settled a claim relating to a negligent total right knee replacement. Mr E suffered from osteoarthritis in his right knee and it
Negligent hip replacement
Davies and Partners represented Mr R in a claim brought against Spire Healthcare Limited, and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Mr R underwent
Failure to diagnose and treat dislocated hip following total hip replacement
Davies and Partners represented Mr H following unsuccessful hip surgery performed by the The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Mr H Complained of pain, leg
Unnecessary surgery following mis-diagnosis of breast cancer
The patient found a lump on her right breast positioned behind the nipple. An early mammogram and ultrasound were performed followed by a fine needle
Severe brain injury following back surgery
Davies and Partners successfully settled a claim for a now severely brain-injured client. SG went to hospital to receive treatment for his back pain he
When someone has died
Death caused by a perforated bowel during hemicolectomy
The patient was referred to hospital with bowel symptoms. She was advised to undergo a hemicolectomy procedure. Following the procedure the patient developed peritonitis and
Death following negligent bowel surgery
The patient suffered from pain in his abdomen for around three months. A colonoscopy revealed that he was suffering from sub-acute intestinal obstruction from intusuccepting
Bethany Clemens deceased
14 year-old Bethany Jayne Clemens was the eldest child of Emma Oakes who lived in East Looe and was a student at Dame Hannah Rogers
Failure to treat infection in infant leading to death
The claim was bought for bereavement damages as a result of a client called E who was born in September 2006. She had Downs Syndrome
Death caused by air embolism
Mr H suffered a massive air embolism when a catheter that had been used to provide dialysis was removed from his neck. The air embolism
Death of patient following failure to diagnose and treat ischaemia of the foot
The patient developed pain in his left lower limb and toe. Over the following seven months his pain progressed and he was sent for various
Failure to diagnose and treat pneumococcal septicaemia
Davies and Partners were instructed by Mr Fs’ widow in relation to a potential clinical negligence claim that resulted in the death of her husband.
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.
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
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
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
Other
A successful claim after a pharmacy dispensing error made a client seriously ill
We acted for the estate of an elderly woman following a serious pharmacy dispensing error that resulted in her emergency hospital admission. Diane (whose name
Client loses sight in one eye as a result of a failure to prescribe antibiotics following cataract surgery
RW v Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust The Claimant was allergic to penicillin and underwent a right cataract surgery in 2019, post-operatively no antibiotics were
Settlement in osteoradionecrosis case
Davies and Partners acted for Mr C in a claim following the development of osteoradionecrosis due to negligent dental treatment. In 2000, Mr C received
Severe hypoxic brain damage due to monitor failure
The patient suffered a mild cardial infarction at home and was admitted to hospital where she was treated with antithrombolitic agents. She suffered a further
Liability of medical practitioners for the acts of their schizophrenic patients
B suffered from paranoid schizophrenia. As a result of his condition he attacked his mother and killed his father. A claim was brought against the
Damages for Gentamicin ototoxicity
The patient was admitted to hospital with a very high temperature. He had been unwell on and off for the preceding three months. A Group
Negligent blood pressure management by GP
The separated but not divorced widow of the deceased brought a claim for the death of her husband due to inadequate blood pressure treatment by
Hairdressing treatment – failure to carry out a skin patch test
Miss Smith who was 18 years old attended the Defendant’s hair salon with her mother to have her hair highlighted. She had had her hair
39 day settlement
Davies and Partners were instructed by 94 year old Mrs G and settled her clinical negligence damages claim for £17,000, just 39 days later. Mrs
Standards of care
Davies and Partners has received a number of enquiries regarding complaints against a local NHS Trust, The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust in connection specifically
Health visitor breaches duty of care – incorrectly plotting weight gain
The claimant (LK) was a child who was born at 33 weeks and 5 days gestation. The birth proceeded uneventfully and LK had no resuscitation,