Clinical Negligence Case Studies

Brain Injuries

Brain injury can occur in many different circumstances. A brain injury which occurs at birth is known as an ‘acquired brain injury’, and this will usually arise as a result…

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Cancer Claims

We know that cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, with the most common cancers (lung, breast, bowel, prostate) accounting for more than four in ten of all…

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Care Home Negligence

Sadly, cases of poor or neglectful treatment in care homes are on the rise, and our specialist team are currently acting for the families of elderly and vulnerable individuals who…

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Consent

Consent is a key part of any medical treatment. This is where the patient is told of the risks and benefits of a treatment or procedure, and given the opportunity…

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Cosmetic Surgery Claims

The effects of negligent cosmetic surgery can be life changing, affecting you both physically and psychologically. Botched surgery, excess scarring, not being warned of the risks of surgery, not having…

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Delayed or Mis-Diagnosis

A delayed or misdiagnosis of a condition can have a dramatic impact upon recovery and in the most serious cases can lead to a patient’s premature death. Examples of such…

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Dental Negligence

Dental negligence is where a dental practitioner, be that a dentist, hygienist, or individual involved with cosmetic dentistry, makes a mistake or carries out a procedure which leads to a…

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Fatal Accidents

Negligent medical treatment can, at worst, lead to death and may give rise to an investigation by the healthcare provider into the events which occurred. Often this will involve a…

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GP & Nurse Practitioner Negligence

At Wollens we understand the distress of a misdiagnosis. We are dedicated to helping medical negligence victims recover compensation for the pain and suffering caused by negligent doctors, nurses and…

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Hospital Infections

Infections can sometimes be an unavoidable part of medical treatment and are not always negligent. However, acquiring an infection in a hospital or other care setting can be negligent if,…

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Inquests

An inquest is a formal investigation conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding a death that is unexpected, violent, or unnatural, or when the cause of death is unknown. While the…

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Maternity Claims

Sometimes, issues arising during pregnancy or after delivery can be dismissed as simply ‘par for the course’. Unfortunately, negligence can and does arise in the medical management of women in…

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Necrotising Fasciitis

Necrotising fasciitis is a bacterial infection which is more commonly known as the flesh-eating bug. The infection is most commonly acquired through surgical sites and its effects are life threatening. The result…

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Pressure Sore Claims

Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue that result from prolonged pressure on the skin. They often occur in individuals…

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Sepsis Claims

Sepsis is a potentially life threatening complication of an infection. It occurs when chemicals are released by the body into the bloodstream in order to combat the infection, and an…

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Surgical Errors

A surgical error is where a doctor, or other health professional, makes a mistake during surgery which can affect the outcome of that surgery, or negatively affect the patient’s recovery. …

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