Delayed diagnosis of cancer – Can I make a claim?
According to cancer charity, Cancer Research, every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. The NHS deals with over 350,000 new cases of cancer each year. Around a third of those are diagnosed via the ‘two-week-wait’ referral rule, a quarter following a routine or urgent GP referral, and a fifth are diagnosed […]
Where to go on holiday with a disabled child?
Children love the school holidays but as all parents know, holidays need planning, particularly when the family includes a disabled child. So, with summer almost here, here are a few ‘staycation’ holiday opportunities for disabled children to enjoy and to share with their families. Holidaying at home is made easier with a number of UK […]
Can I claim surrogacy costs after negligent cervical cancer?
Delays in diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer can be fatal or can result in the need for radical treatment with ongoing side-effects such as pain, premature menopause, impaired bowel and urinary function, painful sexual intercourse, fear of recurrence and psychological damage. What side-effects from late-treated cervical cancer can be compensated? We can usually help […]
Inquests into stillbirths
According to Tommy’s, the largest charity which funds research into the causes of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth, there are, sadly, nine stillbirths every day in the UK. That adds up to too many families each year affected by the tragic loss of an expected baby, often with no clear explanation as to what caused […]
Brain injury acquired in childhood: when the signs of damage emerge years later
Nicola Anderson, associate – solicitor with Boyes Turner’s specialist medical negligence team discusses what happens when the signs of a childhood brain injury affect adulthood. What is acquired brain injury or ABI? Brain injury occurring in childhood can be the result of a trauma, such as a fall or a blow to the head (a […]
Introducing Ruth Meyer, head of our Court of Protection team
We asked Boyes Turner partner, Ruth Meyer, about how she supports children with cerebral palsy andtheir families through her role in the Court of Protection team. Ruth qualified as a solicitor in 1990 and is also a qualified New York attorney. She has been involved in deputyship work for over 20 years. Her expertise is recognised […]
Valproate and birth defects: were you told the facts?
The anti-convulsant drug, sodium valproate, is used to treat epilepsy. It is also used as a mood stabiliser for people with bipolar disorder. Valproate is also known by various trade names, including Epilim and Epival. Valproate is very effective at reducing fits or seizures in epileptics. For some people it is the only effective way […]
Living with cerebral palsy brain injury – Can I still have an active lifestyle?
As specialist serious injury solicitors, we know the many ways that life can be altered after a brain injury, not just for the injured person but for their family too. It is important both for the individual and their family that they can get out of the house and enjoy active pursuits to keep physically healthy […]
Jan’s amputation story: Little victories; lots of frustrations
When 58-year-old nurse, Jan, went into hospital to have her colostomy reversed, she could never have imagined how much her life was about to change. Jan had lived with the colostomy for a year after a bowel resection for diverticulitis and the reversal operation should have been the final stage towards recovery. She awoke after […]
Awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis
According to The UK Sepsis Trust, every year 52,000 people in the UK die from Sepsis. Those that survive this aggressive infection/illness, can be left with very severe injuries and complications. Boyes Turner solicitors are medical negligence specialists with experience dealing with cases relating to the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis. We have helped many […]