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Posted on March 16, 2020
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Slee Blackwell medical negligence lawyer Oliver Thorne has been assisting the BBC with an investigation into maternity deaths at the North Devon District Hospital Oliver Thorne, one of the region's leading medical negligence lawyers and a Slee Blackwell partner, has been assisting the BBC with its investigation into maternity care at the North Devon District Hospital. The story, which aired on BBC One's Inside Out and featured an interview with Oliver, can be read here. Oliver told the BBC that he has acted...

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Posted on January 6, 2020
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We have recently succeeded in a medical negligence claim for an A&E mistake. Here is a brief case summary. If you are looking for solicitors with experience of a medical negligence claim for an A&E mistake then call our FREE LEGAL HELPLINE on 0808 139 1601 for an assessment of your claim and details of our No Win, No Fee funding scheme.  Our medical negligence team has recently represented a woman in a successful claim against Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Trust. The woman had previously had a successful...

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Posted on November 19, 2019
Medical Negligence

Slee Blackwell have been working with Healthwatch Devon since 2016 in a bid to help improve local health services in Devon. Healthwatch Devon is the independent champion for people using health and care services. They listen to what people like about services and what they feel could be improved and share those views with those with the power to make change happen.  They essentially have six functions, being commissioned by Devon County Council to: gathering views and experience; making those views...

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Posted on August 7, 2019
Medical Negligence

Sophie Townsend of our clinical negligence team looks at compensation claims arising from failure to provide anticoagulants Anticoagulants, commonly known as “blood thinners”, are frequently provided  to patients with a high risk of developing blood clots that could lead to a stroke or a heart attack. Medical professionals often prescribe anticoagulants where: you have suffered from blood clots previously; you suffer from Deep Vein Thrombosis; you have recently undergone surgery which prevents you from moving around; you have an irregular heart beat; you have recently undergone an...

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Posted on July 10, 2019
Medical Negligence

Dental negligence compensation claims   The thought of going to the dentist can strike fear into even the toughest of people. In all likelihood you will probably spend more time in the waiting room than you will in the dentist’s chair, only to be told that everything is fine and off you go for another six months. It is nevertheless a daunting prospect. People go to the dentist for various reasons, and the variety of procedures available is increasing all the time. Advances in...

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Posted on July 10, 2019
Medical Negligence

Sepsis compensation claims can be pursued where a late diagnosis is made and the hospital is at fault. Clinical negligence lawyer Oliver Thorne looks at what is involved.   What is sepsis? Sepsis arises as a result of an overreaction of the immune system following an infection. The effects can be catastrophic, often leading to organ failure and death. It can be triggered by relatively minor injuries; a simple wound that becomes contaminated can be enough. There are an estimated 250,000 cases of sepsis in the UK...

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Posted on March 25, 2019
Medical Negligence

Medical negligence lawyer, Oliver Thorne, is often asked, 'Can I claim compensation from a GP if a medical mistake is made?' The answer has always been ‘yes’, but a new scheme makes the legal position even more clear-cut. From 1st April 2019, NHS Resolution is operating a new state-backed insurance scheme for GPs in England. It is called the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice (CNSGP). The scheme automatically covers all GPs for compensation claims made against them (or anyone working...

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Posted on March 6, 2019
Medical Negligence

Clinical negligence lawyer Oliver Thorne, looks at claiming compensation for a mistake in diagnosing cauda equina syndrome. Cauda equina syndrome occurs when the nerves situated at the base of the spinal cord are compressed. This can be caused by a slipped disc or a disc prolapse. It can be a devastating condition if it is not swiftly diagnosed and treated, resulting in paralysis, incontinence and the loss of sexual function. Because the spinal nerves cannot be repaired, cauda equina should be treated as...

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Posted on January 7, 2019
Medical Negligence

Medical negligence lawyer Oliver Thorne considers whether a family should have professional legal representation at a hospital death inquest. If someone close to you dies while in hospital or as a result of medical treatment, an inquest may be required to formally establish how the death occurred. An inquest does not determine if anyone is to blame for the death. However, information is often disclosed during the inquest process which can assist in assessing whether the death was avoidable. So if legal proceedings for clinical negligence...

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Posted on October 24, 2018
Medical Negligence

Bowel cancer solicitors, Devon and Somerset Bowel cancer is very common and roughly 41,800 are diagnosed per year as confirmed by Cancer Research UK. Screening is offered to check polyps which could potentially turn in to cancer if untreated. Common symptoms relating to bowel cancer include abdominal pain, discomfort, feeling bloated, evidence of blood in your stools and a persistent change in bowel habit. Individuals within the UK only receive regular screening tests from the age of 60.  In some areas of the...

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