How to Make a Medical Complaint

In my work for Hudgell Solicitors, I represent many people who have suffered as a result of medical negligence, and most place receiving an apology from those treating them as a priority. People understand that medical mistakes can happen, but what they can’t accept is being faced with outright denials, and a lack of empathy […]

In this article experienced Chartered Legal Executive, Ronke Bain, answers the common questions about clinical negligence claims. What is clinical negligence, and does it differ from medical negligence? Clinical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional provides substandard care that directly causes harm to a patient. This can include misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes […]

Although healthcare professionals aim to ensure you and your baby are safe throughout delivery, there are incidents in which a lack of monitoring or failure to carry out routine procedures can lead to life-changing injuries. What is a birth injury? A birth injury is any form of harm to a baby or mother during birth […]

At Hudgell Solicitors we are experts at dealing with cases of medical negligence around errors which are ‘wholly avoidable’ if the proper checks and procedures are followed – such incidents are classed as ‘Never Events’ by NHS England. They are occurrences that require a serious incident investigation, and NHS England produces monthly and annual reports […]