Hospital negligence case studies – Hugh James

Six figure settlement achieved in delay in diagnosis of cancer claim

spindogs — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:18:18 +0000

Mrs P achieved a substantial settlement in concerning a delay in diagnosis of cancer of the jejunum (small intestine) by the Medical Negligence team at Hugh James.

Delay in treating leg injury results in amputation for young man

Jonathon Budge — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:23:24 +0000

Motorcyclist injured in road traffic accident receives over £4 million in compensation for clinical negligence. In April 2015, Matthew, then aged 21, was involved in a road traffic accident when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed. There was a delay in diagnosing and treating this condition and the lower leg could not be saved. Matthew underwent a right below knee amputation in August 2015. As a result of the injury, Matthew was unable to take up a Sports Degree at University or to pursue a career as a teacher.

Over £200,000 secured in compensation for a delay in diagnosing breast cancer

Jonathon Budge — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 15:50:45 +0000

Partner, Lesley Herbertson, and Solicitor, Kelly Charlton, within the Clinical Negligence team at Hugh James secured £213,000 for a client who suffered a delayed diagnosis of breast cancer.

Six-month-old baby sustains serious brain injury after delay in diagnosis

Jonathon Budge — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 15:50:36 +0000

Baby with pneumococcal meningitis incorrectly diagnosed with chest infection. Reuben* was born a healthy baby at 41 weeks by a normal vaginal delivery. However, when he was 25 weeks old, he became very unwell; he was feverish and lethargic but irritable when picked up.

Failure to diagnose and treat vascular injury resulting in a through knee amputation

Jonathon Budge — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 15:50:36 +0000

In 2017, Adam, then aged 24, was involved in an accident and suffered a traumatic dislocation of his right lower leg and damage to his popliteal artery. Paramedics provided initial treatment at the scene but failed to adequately assess Adam’s distal pulse. Had they done so, they would have discovered Adam’s distal pulse was absent.

Over £3 million secured in compensation for man left paralysed following late diagnosis of spinal abscess

Jonathon Budge — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:26:47 +0000

Delay in diagnosing the spinal abscess left elderly man permanently injured and wheelchair-bound. At the time, when Terry* developed symptoms in 2017, he was a fit and active man. He enjoyed countryside walks, gardening and socialising with his family and friends.