Workplace injuries are an unfortunate reality and navigating the legal landscape for compensation can be daunting. This guide aims to provide a clear, comprehensive overview of the process, offering valuable insights into your rights, responsibilities and procedures to follow when seeking compensation for a workplace injury.

Elizabeth Larner has reached a settlement of £110,000 on behalf of a gentleman in relation to a case arising from a hospital Trust’s failure to administer antibiotics during appendectomy/umbilical hernia repair surgery.

As a result of the surgical wound not healing properly, he was diagnosed with mass septic shock.

Elizabeth Larner, Clinical Negligence Solicitor at Wollens, has reached a settlement on behalf of a lady who experienced facial injuries as a result of an incorrectly executed dental procedure. 

An inquest is an investigation into a death which is unexpected, for example when the cause of death is unknown, violent or unnatural. Inquests can be an extremely upsetting process for the families and friends of the deceased to go through.

Catherine Pinnegar has reached a settlement of £25,000 on behalf of a client who suffered negligent treatment from NHS staff who failed to safeguard the visually impaired client from a risk of falling.

Hannah Goodman is a Paralegal in our Clinical Negligence team and has put this helpful guide together looking at options that you should consider to remain safe during childbirth.  

In the UK, you have the choice to give birth at home, in hospital or in a midwifery unit, and you should be supported in whatever choice you make. It is just as important to be aware and understand which of those options may not be safe for you or your baby. Your options may be limited by your circumstances, and you may find that your priorities and needs change as time goes on.

There is no doubt that having cosmetic surgery or dentistry abroad is often the cheaper way to do it, however it is important to understand the possible risks involved before making the decision to travel outside of the UK for the treatment. Although the less expensive option is appealing, the price of the procedure usually reflects the quality of treatment that you will receive and can put your health and appearance at risk. One of the main reasons for this is that many treatment providers in other countries do not have to adhere to strict regulations, unlike in the UK.

Elizabeth Larner, Clinical Negligence specialist at Wollens  Case Study Elizabeth Larner has reached a settlement of £107,500 on behalf of a lady in relation to her consultation with an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) who failed to identify necrotising fasciitis, a...

Elizabeth Larner, Clinical Negligence specialist at Wollens  Case Study Elizabeth Larner, head of the Clinical Negligence Team, has reached a settlement on behalf of the family of a gentleman who was admitted to hospital following a suicide attempt. Once his physical...