Medical evidence plays a central role in many personal injury and clinical negligence claims. It helps establish the nature of the injury, the likely cause, the claimant’s current condition and the possible long-term impact. However, claims can be delayed when the evidence is incomplete, unclear or
The handling of patient data remains a key risk area in clinical negligence and personal injury work, particularly where medical records are shared across multiple organisations. The Information Commissioner’s Office sets out clear expectations on
The consequences can be severe when sepsis is not recognised or treated in time. Medical Negligence occurs when healthcare professionals fail to meet the expected standards of care, resulting in harm that could have been
Medico-Legal Chronology A chronology is a detailed timeline that outlines events related to a particular medical case or legal issue. Solicitors utilise it as a record to highlight significant events, actions, and decisions pertinent to
Introduction – Pregnancy Loss During COVID-19 By Emma Trudgill – Experienced Midwife “The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted every facet of healthcare, and nowhere was this more apparent than in maternity care, where restrictions compounded the emotional
