medical negligence

A crucial part of medical treatment is an accurate and timely diagnosis. Misdiagnosis, or diagnosing the patient with the wrong condition, or delayed diagnosis, which refers to unnecessary delays in diagnosing a condition, can lead to ineffective treatment or worsening of the patient’s condition.

Tragically, in some cases, medical negligence can lead to the death of a patient. This could be due to various reasons such as severe surgical errors, incorrect medication, or failure to adequately monitor a patient’s condition.

Medical negligence during childbirth can result in severe birth injuries, including cerebral palsy. These can be the result of improper use of medical equipment, failure to adequately monitor the health of the mother and baby, or mistakes during delivery.

Complications from gall bladder surgery can arise from surgical errors like damaging nearby organs, improper post-surgical care, or failure to manage surgical complications. These errors can lead to severe abdominal pain, infection, and other serious conditions.

General Practitioner (GP) negligence can occur when a GP fails to correctly diagnose an illness, prescribes incorrect medication, or does not refer a patient to a specialist when needed. This can result in the patient’s condition worsening.

The use of vaginal mesh in surgical procedures can sometimes lead to serious complications, including infection, organ perforation and chronic pain. Negligence in these cases could be due to improper implantation, use of defective mesh, or lack of informed consent.

Sepsis is a severe, body-wide response to an infection which can lead to organ failure and death if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Negligence can occur if there’s a failure to diagnose or treat sepsis promptly, or failure to manage an infection which leads to sepsis.

Medication errors such as prescribing or administrating the wrong medication, incorrect dosage, or failure to recognise harmful drug interactions can result in worsening of the patient’s condition or the development of new health problems.

Dental negligence can result in serious harm including nerve damage, inappropriate tooth extraction, or misdiagnosis of dental conditions. The consequences can be physical, like unnecessary pain or loss of teeth, and psychological, such as loss of self-confidence.

Any harm or injury sustained during treatment which could have been avoided with proper care could potentially be a case of medical negligence. This can include falls, pressure sores, or injuries from improperly performed procedures. If you are unsure, contact our team today. We can quickly tell you if you have a potential claim for free without any obligation.