17th August 2023
David Black and Tim Fraser, who work in Bower Bailey’s Clinical Negligence department, have contributed to a chapter in the leading clinical negligence textbook, “Clinical Negligence” (sixth edition) by Dr Michael Powers KC and Anthony Barton. The book covers the law and process behind clinical negligence claims and is a key text for practitioners. It… Read more »
19th August 2021
A clinical negligence claim (also known as a medical negligence claim) occurs when a patient makes a claim against their medical practitioner or hospital (or both) for compensation due to an act or acts of negligence incurred during their medical care. Clinical negligence in relation to sports injuries can occur when there is substandard treatment following an injury acquired from playing sports. Common Sports… Read more »
21st June 2021
A clinical negligence claim (sometimes known as a medical negligence claim) is when a patient makes a claim against their medical practitioner or hospital for compensation due to an act of negligence occurring during their medical care. To bring a successful clinical negligence claim an individual must prove that the healthcare provider breached their duty of care and that, as a consequence of… Read more »
11th May 2021
A clinical negligence claim (sometimes known as a medical negligence claim) occurs when a patient makes a claim against their medical practitioner or hospital (or both) for compensation due to an act or acts of negligence incurred during their medical care. There are however specific deadlines within which a claim for clinical negligence must be made. A claim must be brought within these deadlines,… Read more »
12th March 2020
Complications arising as a consequence of sepsis can be very severe. It is imperative that clinicians provide appropriate treatment quickly. Where something goes wrong you may have a claim against your or your loved one’s healthcare provider. The below sets out the key considerations in relation to bringing clinical (also known as “medical”) negligence claims… Read more »
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