Orthopaedic injury can seriously affect your health and well-being.
Orthopaedic injury can seriously affect your health and well-being.
I am very happy and satisfied with the settlement you achieved for me and the service was excellent and thank you very much
Mrs E.Swaffield
Loughborough
Orthopaedic conditions affect the bones and muscles of the human body, which means they often cause mobility problems. This alone can be hugely frustrating, so it’s especially devastating when the situation deteriorates even further as a direct result of medical negligence. Sadly, delays in the diagnosis of serious orthopaedic conditions such as are all too common. In cases of severe negligence, these conditions go completely undetected, as do the symptoms of certain forms of cancer that attack bone and muscle tissue. If you suffer from an orthopaedic condition that has worsened as a result of medical negligence, you may have a claim. With no upfront fees of payments to pay, it’s time to call Your Legal Friend.
We have years of experience working on medical negligence cases, many of which have involved orthopaedic claims. From a legal point of view, we know how complicated these cases can be. More importantly, we understand that they can leave the victim feeling incredibly vulnerable, even embarrassed. The psychological and emotional effects of medical negligence are often just as damaging as the physical impact. That’s why we are committed to guiding you through every step of the process. We will ensure that your claim is handled carefully and professionally by specialist solicitors, while working alongside medical experts in the orthopaedic field, to guarantee the best results for you.
COMPARTMENT SYNDROME CLAIMS Read moreWe strongly believe in the value of meeting our clients face-to-face, so that we can make sure all of your individual needs are being met. Because of the personal nature of medical negligence cases, we are happy to visit clients at home when appropriate. That way, you can discuss your claim in the privacy and safety of familiar surroundings, with the support of friends and family. Your Legal Friend will do whatever it takes to make the process of claiming as easy as possible, so get in touch today to find out more.
Read lessOur medical negligence team has years of experience working on a wide variety of medical negligence cases so we understand just how difficult a decision it can be to bring a medical negligence case.
That’s why we are committed to guiding you through every step of the process. We ensure that your claim is handled carefully and professionally by our specialist solicitors, while working alongside medical experts, to guarantee the best results for you.
Read moreOur medical negligence team is headed by Laura Morgan who has a wealth of experience in leading complicated, high-value medical negligence cases.
Laura is recognised within the legal profession as a leader in the field of medical negligence and serious injury compensation. Laura has acted in a wide range of cases over her 17 years of practice and has particular expertise in acting for children who have suffered brain injury due to mismanaged birth or surgical errors, and in managing claims that have resulted in the death of a loved one. Laura has achieved a number of large settlements including £5.4 million for a 7-year-old and £4 million for an 11-year-old child.
Laura’s expertise and dedication to her clients is recognised in the Chambers guide to the Legal Profession in which she was praised for the efficiency of her approach to case handling and described as “tenacious and detail-oriented”.
Laura has been a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel since 2005 and accredited as a Senior Litigator in the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) since 2006. Laura is also a member of the specialist lawyers panel for Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA), the UK’s leading charity committed to patient safety and justice.
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The effects of medical negligence can be devastating for the individual and their families, so securing appropriate compensation for them as quickly as possible is our top priority.
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“I found the staff to be friendly, helpful, courteous and they kept me well informed on a regular basis”
Mrs. Vora,
Loughborough
“They acted in a sympathetic and professional manner and resolved my case very efficiently”
Mr Dowse
Leeds
Orthopaedics is the medical term used in the treatment and surgery of a disorder, condition or injury that affects your:
A GP or doctor should promptly refer you to an orthopaedic/trauma consultant for the treatment of:
Other conditions that require the attention of an orthopaedic specialist will also include:
Your GP, doctor, specialist or other clinician has a duty of care to promptly and correctly diagnose and treat orthopaedic injuries or conditions.
Read lessYou may have grounds to believe that you or a loved one has not received the appropriate standard of care expected from your doctor or hospital if there was:
Your Legal Friend has many years of experience in successfully resolving different types of clinical negligence cases. We offer specialist knowledge of both legal and medical issues, together with a sensitive understanding of how everyone involved is affected. We can help you:
The most common procedures are:
Other types of surgery include:
Surgery to correct a bone deformity:
If left untreated, deformities of the spine or limbs can restrict movement and function, and cause long-term impairment. After surgery, a specialist should recommend exercises or physiotherapy to restore movement, strength and functionality.
Read lessA patient may be caused preventable harm, suffering or loss as a result of:
You may have grounds to make a claim for an orthopaedic injury if you are able to show:
For a claim of negligence to be successful, you have to show:
With some types of spinal injuries and the use of advanced treatment technologies, it may sometimes be possible for the damage caused to the spine to be of short duration and a full recovery can be made by the patient.
An injury caused to the bones of the spine may well be able to heal, however, any damage to the spinal cord itself is still considered almost always irreversible. When the spine has been seriously damaged or the spinal cord is severed, there are major implications for a patient’s future with immobility or severe movement impairment.
Read moreHowever, much can depend on the accuracy of diagnosis and the subsequent promptness of treatment and care by doctors, specialists and other practitioners. If a patient doesn’t receive the proper care that they need they may suffer injury as a result of clinical negligence.
The traumatic and life-changing consequences of a permanent spinal injury can have a devastating impact on the whole family. Especially, if the damage was avoidable and if sufficient care had not been taken. Cases involving complications arising from spinal injuries can sometimes also be complex.
Now hospital Trusts owe a legal ‘Duty of Candour’ to the patient. They must both inform and apologise if mistakes. However, this is a new duty and it may not always be straightforward to obtain a proper explanation as to what happened and who is responsible.
Read lessWhen the structure of the spine, the bones, spinal discs, nerves and/or cord have been damaged a full or partial recovery may be possible. However, an injury to the spinal cord is usually very serious with paralysis and severe immobility as a lifelong outcome.
Spinal injuries can cause:
Spinal cord injuries can cause:
Missed or delayed diagnosis
The duty of care you are owed as a patient means that every doctor, specialist or nurse must “exercise the skill appropriate to their experience and training and perform their clinical responsibilities in line with their peers.” To prove a clinical negligence claim we then have to go on to show that you are worse now as a result of the doctor, specialist or nurses’ failing.
When care in the diagnosis and treatment of a spinal injury falls below an acceptable standard, the injuries can affect motor, brain and nerve function. A spinal injury could still be ‘unstable’ with the possibility of further complications developing but a doctor may have mistakenly diagnosed the injury as already having “stabilised.”
Read moreNegligent or substandard surgery
Direct injuries can be caused to the spine or spinal cord during surgery because of a failure to carry out correct procedures, the use of the incorrect equipment or even during tests involving a lumbar puncture when a needle is inserted to obtain a sample of spinal fluid.
A spinal injury may not only become worse and the prospects of recovery diminished, a patient may suffer permanent, life-changing disability.
Lack of care
Spinal injuries may not be managed appropriately and further serious injury caused at a hospital or nursing home.
Poor care during your labour
An improperly administered epidural can result in spinal damage to the mother.
Read lessOrthopaedics is the medical term used in the treatment and surgery of a disorder, condition or injury that affects your:
A GP or doctor should promptly refer you to an orthopaedic/trauma consultant for the treatment of:
Other conditions that require the attention of an orthopaedic specialist will also include:
Your GP, doctor, specialist or other clinician has a duty of care to promptly and correctly diagnose and treat orthopaedic injuries or conditions.
Read lessYou may have grounds to believe that you or a loved one has not received the appropriate standard of care expected from your doctor or hospital if there was:
Your Legal Friend has many years of experience in successfully resolving different types of clinical negligence cases. We offer specialist knowledge of both legal and medical issues, together with a sensitive understanding of how everyone involved is affected. We can help you:
The most common procedures are:
Other types of surgery include:
Surgery to correct a bone deformity:
If left untreated, deformities of the spine or limbs can restrict movement and function, and cause long-term impairment. After surgery, a specialist should recommend exercises or physiotherapy to restore movement, strength and functionality.
Read lessA patient may be caused preventable harm, suffering or loss as a result of:
You may have grounds to make a claim for an orthopaedic injury if you are able to show:
For a claim of negligence to be successful, you have to show:
With some types of spinal injuries and the use of advanced treatment technologies, it may sometimes be possible for the damage caused to the spine to be of short duration and a full recovery can be made by the patient.
An injury caused to the bones of the spine may well be able to heal, however, any damage to the spinal cord itself is still considered almost always irreversible. When the spine has been seriously damaged or the spinal cord is severed, there are major implications for a patient’s future with immobility or severe movement impairment.
Read moreHowever, much can depend on the accuracy of diagnosis and the subsequent promptness of treatment and care by doctors, specialists and other practitioners. If a patient doesn’t receive the proper care that they need they may suffer injury as a result of clinical negligence.
The traumatic and life-changing consequences of a permanent spinal injury can have a devastating impact on the whole family. Especially, if the damage was avoidable and if sufficient care had not been taken. Cases involving complications arising from spinal injuries can sometimes also be complex.
Now hospital Trusts owe a legal ‘Duty of Candour’ to the patient. They must both inform and apologise if mistakes. However, this is a new duty and it may not always be straightforward to obtain a proper explanation as to what happened and who is responsible.
Read lessWhen the structure of the spine, the bones, spinal discs, nerves and/or cord have been damaged a full or partial recovery may be possible. However, an injury to the spinal cord is usually very serious with paralysis and severe immobility as a lifelong outcome.
Spinal injuries can cause:
Spinal cord injuries can cause:
Missed or delayed diagnosis
The duty of care you are owed as a patient means that every doctor, specialist or nurse must “exercise the skill appropriate to their experience and training and perform their clinical responsibilities in line with their peers.” To prove a clinical negligence claim we then have to go on to show that you are worse now as a result of the doctor, specialist or nurses’ failing.
When care in the diagnosis and treatment of a spinal injury falls below an acceptable standard, the injuries can affect motor, brain and nerve function. A spinal injury could still be ‘unstable’ with the possibility of further complications developing but a doctor may have mistakenly diagnosed the injury as already having “stabilised.”
Read moreNegligent or substandard surgery
Direct injuries can be caused to the spine or spinal cord during surgery because of a failure to carry out correct procedures, the use of the incorrect equipment or even during tests involving a lumbar puncture when a needle is inserted to obtain a sample of spinal fluid.
A spinal injury may not only become worse and the prospects of recovery diminished, a patient may suffer permanent, life-changing disability.
Lack of care
Spinal injuries may not be managed appropriately and further serious injury caused at a hospital or nursing home.
Poor care during your labour
An improperly administered epidural can result in spinal damage to the mother.
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