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Fetal heart monitoring mix ups – when the CTG picks up the maternal pulse

In other posts, I commented on the latest report from the RCOG’s Each Baby Counts programme which reviewed the ways in which delays in anaesthetic care contributed to the tragic injury suffered during the births of 49 babies in 2015. The recurring theme of the report was that maternity safety depends on teamwork and that the anaesthetist […]

60 Seconds with… Julie Marsh shares her experience with brain injury claims cases

During Boyes Turner’s campaign to raise awareness of brain injuries, we talked to Julie Marsh, a senior associate – solicitor in the clinical negligence group, about her experience of handling claims arising from delayed diagnosis and treatment of craniopharyngioma (a type of brain tumour). What information do you need from an individual who has concerns […]

Brain Injury from Meningitis – sensory after effects

What sensory damage could my child suffer after brain injury from meningitis? Meningitis Now provides helpful information for parents about how meningitis-related brain injury might affect their child: Hearing loss The most common sensory after-effect of meningitis is loss of hearing caused by damage to the inner ear. In fact, 8% of all meningitis sufferers […]

Boyes Turner children’s solicitors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtuYQP0K8sc Our expert solicitors have more than 25 years specialist experience helping families with a disabled child. We know the challenges brought with disability and work tirelessly to help with every step of your journey. Many parents we help come to us following a medical mistake or an accident which has left their child disabled […]

Cervical cancer compensation – Josie’s story

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_XS9bgMfig Following a delay in diagnosis of cervical cancer Josie required help with dealing with the after effects of treatment that would have been unnecessary. Our expert medical negligence team recovered compensation which covered the loss of earnings and the purchase of aids to allow Josie to get back to living life as normally as […]

Cerebral palsy claims – Alexander’s story

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Why claim? Part 1 Our client, Alexander, and his family explain why they chose to claim for cerebral palsy compensation after their son was injured during birth through medical negligence. Our other videos in this series look at how they chose the right law firm to make a claim and also what a difference compensation […]

Cerebral palsy claims – Summer’s story

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Our client, Summer, suffers from cerebral palsy. She suffered medical negligence through birth and has received 100% compensation. Share this article:   Related insights Contact us If you would like advice regarding a serious injury or illness affecting you or a loved one, please complete the form and one of our experts will be in […]

Neonatal hypoglycaemia – 15 years of claims under review

In the first few days after birth, before regular and adequate feeding is established, babies often need help with managing their blood glucose levels. Newborns with low birth-weights (below 2.5kg) or those born to diabetic mothers are at increased risk of developing neonatal hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose). However, any baby who isn’t feeding properly  – […]

Meningococcal Septicaemia & Amputation

Having a child in hospital with meningitis, a life threatening illness is a frightening time for the whole family. From not knowing what the future holds, to finding out they will require amputations, the subsequent months can be an emotional rollercoaster. Support at times like this is vital. Charities like Meningitis Now and the Meningitis […]