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Head of Travel Litigation takes up post at Fletchers
15th November 2019
Fletchers Solicitors, which has offices in Southport and Manchester, has appointed a specialist travel lawyer to join the team. Mike Hagan has joined the firm as Head of Travel Litigation,…
Fletchers Solicitors retains top 100 status following sustained growth
14th November 2019
Fletchers Solicitors has been named as one of the top 100 UK law firms for the second consecutive year, following an ongoing period of growth. The publication of the list,…
Blog: NHS patients set for another bleak midwinter amidst code black warnings
13th November 2019
Written by Fletchers Solicitor’s Junior Litigation Executive, Olivia Bates The British Medical Association (BMA) have published a new manifesto in anticipation of ‘the worst winter on record’. Included in the…
Fletchers Solicitors to raise homelessness awareness and sleep out for Centrepoint
12th November 2019
Tori was repeatedly beaten by her mother. At one point, things became so bad that she ended up in hospital. Tori moved in with her godmother, but her godmother’s partner…
Pregnant woman’s symptoms mistaken for early menopause
7th November 2019
A woman has had a baby after medics mistook her pregnancy symptoms for the menopause. The woman in her 40s, first went to her doctor in July 2017, with complaints…
Blog: Preventable allergy deaths and why they’re on the rise
6th November 2019
Written by Fletchers Solicitor’s Medical Negligence Solicitor, Francesca Paul The inquest into teenager Shante Turay-Thomas began at St Pancras Coroner’s Court this week. Those present heard that the 18-year-old told…
Motorcyclist awarded £70,000 after van collision results in midfoot fusion surgery
30th October 2019
Fletcher’s Serious Injury Solicitor, Lisa Williams settled a road traffic accident case for £70,000 after a white van collided with her client. Lisa’s client, Andre, was travelling to work on…
Motorcyclist receives settlement after injuries sustained in RTA led to him falling down stairs
28th October 2019
A 39 year old man has received £20,000 after sustaining life changing injuries when he fell down the stairs. A month prior to his fall he had been involved in…
Dash cam footage assists motorcyclist in £100,000 road traffic accident settlement
25th October 2019
A 51-year-old man has received a £100,000 settlement after being involved in a crash that was captured on a dash cam. The accident happened when a car did a U-turn…
Comment: ‘If in doubt, sit it out’ approach can combat Dementia in football
23rd October 2019
Court of Protection solicitor at Fletchers, Sarah Charnley believes professional sporting institutions need to be more brain injury aware. Sarah, who is also a Trustee at Headway Preston and Chorley…
Blog: Potentially dangerous Cortisone injections need more claim form transparency
21st October 2019
Written by Senior Medical Negligence Solicitor, Patricia Hitchen Cortisone injections are in use throughout the UK to treat osteoarthritis pain in the hip and knee. However, recent research identifies that…
Comment: Primary schoolchildren labelled “super-spreaders” ahead of potential flu outbreak
17th October 2019
This Winter every child of primary school age will be offered a flu vaccination, NHS England has announced. A reported 25 million people are to be offered free vaccines, including…
Fletcher’s Serious Injury team tackle neurology awareness by supporting the Walton Centre’s football tournament
16th October 2019
Last Sunday, Fletcher’s Serious Injury department took part in a charity football tournament. Organised by The Walton Centre’s primary charity, the six-a-side tournament saw supporters from across the region come…
Comment: NHS waiting time target no longer fit for purpose
14th October 2019
According to Fletcher’s Assistant Litigation Executive, Darya Amin, the NHS must revise its waiting time targets for Accident and Emergency departments. A recent NHS report states that this summer was…
Customer Service Week Blog: Technology, empathy, and the importance of customer service in the digital age
9th October 2019
‘There’s an app for that.’ Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? If we’re not Googling, we are asking ‘Alexa’ how to solve a problem. In fact, when it comes to making a…
Blog: New blood test could be key in defeating indiscriminate cancer
7th October 2019
Written by Medical Negligence Solicitor and Team Leader, Patricia Hitchen Cancer is indiscriminate We are all affected by cancer. It accounts for more than a quarter of all deaths in…
Comment: Mind-controlled Exoskeleton ‘impressive’ but ‘a long way off’ being ready
4th October 2019
Fletchers Solicitor’s Chief Legal Officer, Adrian Denson believes a mind-controlled exoskeleton suit is an exciting breakthrough for serious injury recovery. Adrian’s comments are in response to a man being able…
Comment: Regular sight tests could prevent future health scares
3rd October 2019
National Eye Health Week took place last week and highlighted the importance of good eye health and the need for regular eye tests. A study showed that one of the…
Comment: Close the heart attack gender gap
2nd October 2019
In response to the news women are 50% more likely to receive a wrong heart diagnosis than men, Fletcher’s Assistant Litigation Executive, Daniel Finney believes the gender gap needs to…
Blog: Twice as many women die from heart disease as breast cancer
1st October 2019
Written by Assistant Litigation Executive, Jennifer Corcoran The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has recently published startling statistics confirming that women are dying from preventable coronary and cardiac complaints. The statistics…
NHS Resolution report findings will improve future of fetal monitoring
27th September 2019
In response to the NHS Resolution’s first report, Fletcher’s Medical Negligence Solicitor, Andrew Hesketh hopes the findings will improve fetal monitoring. As well as the need to build stronger neonatal…
Fletcher’s Medical Negligence Director welcomes ‘positive’ NHS Resolution report findings
26th September 2019
NHS Resolution has reported on the first year of its scheme to drive improvements in maternity and neonatal services. The Early Notification scheme progress report, published a year ago, was…
Essex Hit-and-run results in 23-year-old receiving £70,000
26th September 2019
A motorcyclist has received over £70,000 after he was knocked over in a hit-and-run just 800 yards from his house. In June 2017 a vehicle pulled out of Overton Way,…
Family of pedestrian severely injured in motorbike crash thank Fletchers for securing damages for her future
23rd September 2019
The family of a woman described as a ‘living miracle’ after sustaining a severe brain injury when she was hit by a motorbike has thanked Fletchers Solicitors for securing significant…
‘Could this be sepsis?’ A discussion with Tom and Nic Ray on improving awareness, seeking medical help and saving lives
13th September 2019
Ahead of World Sepsis Day, Fletchers Solicitors spoke to Tom and Nic Ray, the incredible individuals behind the public speaking company, Resilience and co. Tom and Nic are two voices…
Sepsis Awareness Q&A with Dr. Ron Daniels BEM
13th September 2019
This World Sepsis Day, Fletchers Solicitors spoke to Doctor Ron Daniels BEM, the UK Sepsis Trust’s CEO and proud advocate of sepsis awareness. Ahead of the UK Sepsis Trust’s latest…
Blog: ‘Suffering with sepsis has been life changing for me.’ A real life account of being diagnosed with one of the UK’s most feared diseases
12th September 2019
The following account has been anonymously shared by a legal team member whose Mother was diagnosed with Sepsis. In late October 2016, I was working a long shift as a…
Blog: What is Sepsis, who can get it and how do I prevent it?
10th September 2019
Written by Assistant Litigation Executive, Jennifer Corcoran What is sepsis? The Sepsis Alliance describes sepsis as “the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage,…
Blog: Sepsis, a guide for parents
9th September 2019
Written by Medical Negligence Solicitor, Jennifer Argent Children are susceptible to developing sepsis and because of that it is important for parents to know the signs and symptoms to be…
Motorcyclist receives £30,000 settlement after agreeing split liability for road traffic accident
3rd September 2019
A 32-year-old motorcyclist has received a £30,000 settlement after agreeing split liability for a road traffic accident. In July 2016, Clint, filtered past slow-moving traffic when the defendant argued they…
Woman receives £71,000 settlement after losing right kidney to negligence
2nd September 2019
A 70-year-old Woman has received £71,000 in a Medical Negligence settlement after losing her right kidney and enduring years of pain and suffering due to negligence. Mrs Smith, from…
Blog: NHS hospitals to offer cash to doctors in response to growing pension crisis
29th August 2019
Written by Medical Negligence Assistant Litigation Executive, Jennifer Smith NHS hospitals are offering cash to doctors in a bid to tackle a growing pensions crisis, an investigation reveals. New rules…
Motorbike accident victim awarded six-figure sum following leg amputation
28th August 2019
A 72-year-old man who had to have his leg amputated following a motorbike accident is about to embark on a new chapter of his life after he got the keys…
£50,000 settlement after delayed treatment results in right eye vision loss
27th August 2019
Mr Craig Rosendale, now aged 36, has received compensation from the NHS for the failure to promptly arrange treatment for a central retinal vein occlusion which consequently left Mr Rosendale…
Motorcyclist receives £150,000 settlement after third party vehicle collision
23rd August 2019
A man is working hard to get back to his full range of movement after a motorbike accident caused injuries to his elbow and arm. The man was filtering past…
Motorcyclist receives £23,125 settlement after evidence proves illegal U-turn caused road traffic accident
22nd August 2019
A 23-year-old motorcyclist has received £23,125 in a road traffic accident settlement. Josh Ford was driving past stationary traffic on Faringdon Road, Swindon, when a Ford Focus made the illegal…
Blog: NHS funding pledge, is this a matter of too little, too late?
21st August 2019
Written by Assistant Litigation Executive, Nina Taylor A&E waiting times have risen by a third since last July, new figures published on last Thursday show. This is a disturbing trend…
Chief Legal Officer celebrates new corporate partnership with the Spinal Injuries Association
20th August 2019
Fletchers Solicitor’s Chief Legal Officer, Adrian Denson is proud to announce a new corporate partnership with the Spinal Injuries Association. The Platinum Corporate Membership means that the serious injury firm…
Motorcyclist thanks Fletchers after receiving £90,000 Road Traffic Accident settlement
19th August 2019
A motorcyclist has thanked Fletchers Solicitor’s, Michelle Heyes after receiving £90,500 in a serious injury settlement. 29-year-old Mark Floyd was riding his motorcycle along a main road when a Vauxhall…
Comment: Weight loss injections – Focus attention on prevention, not the cure
16th August 2019
Assistant Litigation Executive, Daniel Finney wants the NHS to focus on the root cause of obesity over investing in alternative cures. This is in response to the news a new…
Blog: Why the NHS could benefit from the Sunflower Scheme
15th August 2019
In 2018, more than 1 in 100 people were diagnosed with autism in the UK. 500,000 live with epilepsy and 850,000 with Dementia. What’s more, these staggering numbers are on…
Parents receive £30,000 settlement after baby boy dies one week after birth
14th August 2019
The parents of a baby boy who passed away at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, one week after birth, have received a £30,000 settlement. It was concluded that the cause…
Comment: Are patient waiting times a result of NHS staff working against the odds?
13th August 2019
Senior Litigation Executive, Tim Moulton believes patient waiting times are more important than ‘deflecting the issue with headline grabbing soundbites.’ For the first time, the average waiting time for a…
Comment: ‘Disturbing’ Asthma death rate must be addressed
12th August 2019
Responding to reports asthma deaths are at an all-time high, Senior Solicitor, Richard Allbeson asks why better care has not been actioned? According to the ONS, more than 1,400 people…
Blog: Financial Boost for NHS Artificial Intelligence
8th August 2019
Written by Medical Negligence Solicitor, Jennifer Argent A few weeks on from my blog: Artificial Intelligence is helping to diagnose fractures, the NHS have announced that they will invest £250…
Motorcyclist receives £140,000 after vehicle collision
7th August 2019
A motorcyclist has received £140,000 in a serious injury settlement after another vehicle pulled out of a major road and caused a collision. Mr A received his compensation after Katie…
Comment: New NHS funding welcome, but don’t forget essential repair costs
6th August 2019
In response to a new £1.8 billion NHS proposal, Senior Solicitor, Sion Wynne is hopeful the government will include essential repair costs in their planning. According to the announcement, 20…
Motorcyclist claims £30,000 after arguing vehicle collision was caused by a vehicle travelling on the opposite side of the road
5th August 2019
A motorcyclist has claimed £30,000 after successfully arguing a vehicle travelling on the wrong side of the road caused a collision. In November 2017, our 26-year-old client was travelling down…
Comment: Long-term mesh complications may not surface for years to come
2nd August 2019
Senior Medical Negligence Solicitor, Christian Beadell has questioned mesh manufacturer reassurances the material is safe to use in gynaecological procedures. Christian’s comments are in response to a recent Sky News…
Blog: Ageing population and hospital falls
1st August 2019
Written by Sinead Connolly, Medical Negligence Solicitor People are living longer. Since the 1980s, life expectancy has increased by two months a year every year. Consequently, the UK average life…
NHS Report calls for a ‘just and learning culture’ for staff and patients
31st July 2019
An NHS report has been published which aims to promote ‘a just and learning culture’ in an organisation where people take ‘responsibility for actions’. The report, ‘Being Fair’, sets out…
£40,000 settlement for Motorcyclist after vehicle U-Turn collision
30th July 2019
A Motorcyclist who received £40,000 in a serious injury settlement has gone on record to thank Fletchers Solicitors. Aaron Kemp from Lancaster is rebuilding his life after experiencing a terrible…
Motorcyclist receives £263,678 in serious injury settlement
24th July 2019
A 35-year-old motorcyclist believes if it wasn’t for Fletchers Solicitors he would not be in the condition he is today. After a faultless collision with another vehicle in September 2014,…
Senior Solicitor Michael Gray secures over £3m for 2 Clients following delayed diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome
23rd July 2019
Fletchers Solicitors Senior Solicitor Michael Gray recently concluded not one but two cauda equina claims in quick succession. Michael secured over 3 million in damages to ensure that his Clients…
Widow awarded £200,000 settlement after arguing correct medical advice could have saved her husband’s life
22nd July 2019
A 61-year-old widow will receive £200,000 after arguing her husband’s death was because the East of England Ambulance Service gave the wrong advice to treat an open wound. At 1:36…
Blog: Artifical Intelligence is helping to diagnose fractures
19th July 2019
Written by Medical Negligence Solicitor, Jennifer Argent Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising healthcare. Deep learning is progressing on an exponential level with a number of medical experts predicting it could even…
Comment: New diasbility Emojis will improve inclusivity
18th July 2019
Fletchers Solicitors Trainee Solicitor, Adriana Anelli welcomes the news dozens of new disability Emojis will become available this Autumn. The latest range includes hearing aids, prosthetic limbs and wheelchair users…
Comment: E-Scooter injuries widen debate around road safety
17th July 2019
Serious Injury Litigation Executive, Ashley Nolan believes the recent E-scooter accidents demonstrate the need for expert legal guidance. Last weekend, two separate E-scooter collisions saw a 34-year-old woman die and…
£21,500 settlement victory for faultless motorcyclist
17th July 2019
Fletchers Solicitors Serious Injury Solicitor, Neil Downey has settled a case for £21,500 after a vehicle failed to stop at a junction and collided with a motorcyclist. The claimant, Steve…
Comment: Why has it taken so long to detect sepsis?
16th July 2019
Senior Medical Negligence Solicitor, Christian Beadell has concerns ambulance services are not detecting sepsis. Christian’s comments are in response to the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS) announcing software limitations…
Fletchers take part in Group B Strep fundraiser
15th July 2019
A group of Fletchers team members took part in Group B Strep Support’s national Strep B fundraiser, “Steps against Strep”. Debbie Moore, Jo Thompson, Emma Marchbank, Michelle Knowles and Jennifer…
Comment: Is asking Alexa for advice good for the future of healthcare?
11th July 2019
Amazon’s Alexa can now provide expert health advice. That is According to new information by the government. From this week, Alexa will search the NHS Choices website for health advice.…
Comment: Text support service for mums to launch
11th July 2019
Assistant Litigation Executive, Jennifer Smith believes a new text message service for new mums will help women’s mental health. “Mums Mind” is available as a support service for Leicestershire-based women…
Comment: Is there a postcode lottery of care for Dementia patients?
10th July 2019
Written by Assistant Litigation Executive in Fletchers Solicitors Medical Negligence team, Megan Tyrer. Back in August 2016, the Department of Health said there is a ‘post code lottery of care…
Fletchers support Group B Strep Awareness Month
9th July 2019
As this month marks Group B Strep Awareness month, Kirsty Parkes, Medical Negligence Serious Injuries Assistant Litigation Executive, considers the impact of this little-known condition further. What is Strep B?…
Comment: Unacceptable waiting times could see a rise in clinical negligence claims
8th July 2019
Surgery waiting lists are on the rise and Senior Solicitor, Lucy Fletcher believes this is because of taxation obstacles. Why are waiting lists so high? The reports Consultants are not…
Comment: It’s time to take Sepsis more seriously
5th July 2019
Fletchers Solicitors Litigation Executive, Daniel Crowder believes those affected by Sepsis must speak out against the ‘hidden killer.’ Only last week, the London Evening Standard reported that a mum-of-two died…
Fletchers Solicitors named in London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’
2nd July 2019
Fletchers Solicitors are one of 94 North West businesses to make the London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report. The sixth edition highlights Fletchers contribution within the overall…
£15,000 settlement for Pensioner after case argues ‘Dangerous’ use of blood pressure machine
1st July 2019
A 75-year-old male believes NHS blood pressure machines are ‘dangerous’ and condemns their use. The bold words are in response to a suspected heart attack days after Henry used the…
Fletchers Solicitors support Dutch Reach awareness Campaign
27th June 2019
Fletchers Solicitors are proud to support the ‘Dutch Reach’ campaign #TeachTheReach. Directed by Cycling UK, #Teachthereach aims to educate motorists to look out for cyclists before opening their door. Every…
Comment: Work-life balance is key to better mental health
26th June 2019
Stop austerity and put an end to job insecurity. These are the words of Doctor, Dainius Pūras, regarding his concerns around mental health. The United Nations’ top health representative spoke…
Comment: Does the ‘My Choice’ self-funding scheme create clinical procedure conflict?
25th June 2019
Written by Fletchers Solicitor’s Assistant Litigation Executive, Jen Corcoran Last week, Warrington and Halton NHS Trust published a list of nearly 50 procedures that can now be self-funded under a…
Comment: Hard-working professionals at stroke risk
24th June 2019
Fletchers Solicitor’s Medical Negligence Serious Injury Solicitor, Iain Dodd considers the latest study into stroke triggers is a timely reminder that healthy, hard-working people are also at potential risk. Iain’s…
54-year-old receives £54,000 settlement following Sussex Hospital’s negligent kneecap surgery
21st June 2019
A 54-year-old male has received £54,000 in a medical negligence settlement after repeat surgery to an inflamed kneecap led to a dangerous blood clot and loss of mobility. The Claimant,…
Comment: Latest TB outbreak is a threat and must not be ignored
20th June 2019
After more than 1,400 people from Carmarthenshire were tested for tuberculosis earlier this year, Fletchers Solicitors Litigation Executive, Daniel Crowder believes the recent outbreak should not be ignored. The latest…
£3 million settlement for amputee following London motorcycle collision
19th June 2019
Fletchers Solicitors have settled a case for £3m for a man who had his leg amputated following a motorbike collision in 2015. The 34-year-old had been riding his motorbike through…
Comment: Implications of Darnley vs Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
18th June 2019
Written by By Medical Negligence Serious Injury Solicitor, Parbeen Alamgir. The principles relating to negligence are simple – all clinical staff such as doctors, nurses and therapists owe a duty…
Comment: Minors involved in Road Traffic Accident claims, are parents to blame?
17th June 2019
Written by Serious Injury Assistant Solicitor, Coral Butterworth A recent decision made on the 19th July 2018 reflected upon RTA claims involving minors and the necessity to consider whether fault…
Blog: Preventing the top 5 causes of premature death
14th June 2019
By Priscilla Marfoa, litigation executive in Fletchers Medical Negligence Department Preventing the top 5 causes of premature death The Government report Living well for longer[1] has named cancer, heart disease,…
Comment: Holmes v West London Mental Health NHS Trust, ‘Parties should be mindful of their conduct during litigation’.
13th June 2019
Fletchers Solicitors’ Assistant Litigation Executive, Tatevik Bagratyan takes a closer look at the complexities behind Holmes v West London Mental Health NHS Trust: The Claimant was described as a ‘mentally…
Comment: ‘Inspirational’ treatment at Southampton hospital offers hope for chronic pain sufferers
12th June 2019
Written by Emma Semwayo, senior solicitor in the Medical Negligence Department An inspiring story of NHS treatment at its best emerged last week from the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation…
Comment: Brexit and the impact on Cross-Border Civil Litigation: Do we have guidance or is it a guessing game?
11th June 2019
Written by Fletchers Solicitors’ Trainee Solicitor, Ceri Dudley. At present, European Union (EU) law takes precedence over UK law. The European Union (Withdrawal) Act came into force on the 26th…
Comment: Accommodation; Discount or Dilemma?
10th June 2019
Will the likely change in the discount rate for personal injury losses affect the way in which the Courts deal with the calculation of accommodation claims in serious personal injury…
Comment: A different route into Law at Fletchers
7th June 2019
Written by Trainee Solicitor, Chloe Westwell. Traditionally, one of the most popular ways to break into the legal field and become a solicitor was to obtain a degree and complete…
Mental Health Champions entertain guests at Southport Sandpipers resort
6th June 2019
Five Mental Health Champions from Fletchers Solicitors volunteered at Revitalise, Sandpipers resort yesterday as part of volunteer week 2019. Fletchers have demonstrated a commitment towards raising mental health awareness in…
Comment: Fatal accidents – cheaper to kill than injure?
5th June 2019
Written by Fletchers Solicitors’ Trainee Lawyer, Daniel Marshall There is quite a common misconception in society today that when a life is lost, because of another’s negligence, the family of…
£75,000 settlement for North Hampshire motorist after vehicle pulled out of driveway and caused serious accident
4th June 2019
A 29-year-old male has received £75,000 in a serious injury settlement after another vehicle pulled out of a driveway and caused a road traffic accident. Chris Lee was driving past…
Blog: Volunteering gave me new skills and more confidence
3rd June 2019
Written by Fletchers Solicitor’s Mental Health Champion and Talent and Resourcing Specialist, Alison Pye. Volunteering has a positive impact on my mental health and here are my top five top…
Blog: The NHS and an Artificial Intelligence revolution
30th May 2019
Written by, Sadiya Zaib, Assistant Litigation Executive within Fletchers Solicitor’s Medical Negligence department. The NHS is on the cusp of a technological revolution. All over the world, innovation is shaping…
Woman awarded £22,000 after surgical termination trauma
29th May 2019
A 25-year-old woman has been awarded a medical negligence settlement of £22,000 after a failed surgical termination resulted in a second termination three months later. The client, who has requested…
Blog: It’s time to level the Legal Aid playing field, says charity
28th May 2019
Written by Senior Litigation Executive, Jennifer Hales within Fletchers Solicitor’s Medical Negligence department. Legal Aid is not generally available to help bereaved families through the inquest process, even where a…
Comment: Doctors still have a future in screening cancer despite rise in Artificial Intelligence
24th May 2019
Fletchers Solicitor’s Medical Negligence Solicitor, Kim Jackson believes specialist doctors still have an important role to play in diagnosing cancer. Speaking in response to a new study that suggests artificial…
Motorcyclist compensated after Abergavenny vehicle collision
23rd May 2019
A motorcyclist has been compensated in a serious injury settlement after a Land Rover Defender turned across her path and caused a horrific accident. In August 2016, Christina Colegate from…
Blog: Social media, celebrities and our physical and mental state
22nd May 2019
Fletchers Solicitor’s Junior Litigation Executive, Darya Amin asks the question, ‘is there a direct correlation between a growing mental health crisis and viewing the world through social media’s ever-present ‘looking…
Comment: End medical wrongdoing by removing whistle-blowing obstacles
21st May 2019
In response to Health Secretary, Matt Hancock’s vow to ban Non-disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Fletchers Solicitor’s Junior Litigation Executive, Darya Amin is hopeful a change in legislation will empower individuals to…
Comment: NHS officials must tighten and simplify dental treatment and prescription processes
20th May 2019
Around 1.7 million fines have been overturned for individuals who were thought to have claimed free dental treatment and prescriptions on the NHS. Senior Solicitor, Sally Fromont from Fletchers Solicitor’s…
Comment: Address falling GP numbers now or face further damage to our health service
17th May 2019
In response to the news reported this week that the NHS has seen the first sustained fall in GP numbers for 50 years, Junior Litigation Executive, Hannah Smale from Fletcher’s…
Blog: Five ways to improve your Mental Health
16th May 2019
In support of mental health awareness week, 13-19th May, Medical Negligence Trainee Costs Draftswoman, Sarah McDermott shares her top five suggestions to help improve your mental health. It is important to take…
Comment: New trial could put an end to painful and potentially life-threatening childbirth infections
16th May 2019
Medical Negligence Litigation Executive, Daniel Crowder is hopeful that thousands of women could be spared painful and occasionally life-threatening infections after childbirth. A major trial involving more than 3,000 women…
Senior Medical Negligence Solicitor supports new Group-B Strep screening Pilot despite concerns that this could increase antibiotic use
15th May 2019
In response to the news that 80 hospitals across the UK are to pilot screening Group B Streptococcus for new-born babies, Fletchers Solicitor’s, Christian Beadell has welcomed this as a…
Blog: Work and your mental health, where is the balance?
14th May 2019
In support of mental health awareness week, 13-19th May, Medical Negligence Trainee Costs Draftswoman, Sarah McDermott has written about the challenge many of us face succeeding in the professional world…
Compensation awarded after Airedale NHS Foundation Trust failed to recognise extent of damage caused during labour
14th May 2019
A woman has received compensation following failures by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust to recognise the extent of damage to the perineum after giving birth to her son. They also failed…
Fletcher’s boat racers make waves for Manchester homeless charity
13th May 2019
A team of intrepid boat racers from Fletchers Solicitors have raised more than £1,400 for a leading Manchester homeless charity. The team of 16 known as “The Flying Fletcharians” took…
Decision to deny use of Infliximab cost career in teaching and triggered years of abdominal and bowel suffering
10th May 2019
A 42-year-old man has settled his claim for more than a million pounds compensation after he was told it is unlikely he will ever work again. The claimant, who has…
Woman receives £14,500 in compensation following Kent hospital’s failure to remove a Groshong Catheter
9th May 2019
A woman received compensation following failures by Kent and Canterbury Hospital when removing a Groshong Catheter. The hospital failed to fully remove a catheter from Camelia Jane Smith, left the…
Woman awarded £45,000 after another vehicle crossed lanes and collided with her scooter
8th May 2019
A 34-year-old woman has been awarded £45,000 in a serious injury settlement after her scooter was hit by another vehicle while she travelled home from work. The claimant, who wishes…
Complications of the contraceptive implant
7th May 2019
Written by Millie Kirby, a junior litigation executive in the Medical Negligence department The contraceptive implant is a form of contraception used by thousands of women in the UK. It…
Comment: Computer Virus Sparks National Health Service Cyber-Security Fears
3rd May 2019
It was recently reported that researchers from an Israeli university have developed a computer virus that can manipulate medical scans to such a standard that it fooled seasoned health professionals.…
Comment: New NHS guidelines for prescribing painkillers
2nd May 2019
New rules on prescribing powerful painkillers are to be brought in for GPs amid a rise in dependence on prescription drugs. One in 11 UK patients are prescribed potentially addictive…
Former Royal Marine awarded over £1million after faultless motorbike accident forces early military retirement
2nd May 2019
A former Royal Marine has received more than £1 million after a vehicle collided into his motorcycle and his injuries he sustained forced early military retirement. As a serving member…
Comment: Alternative cervical cancer tests will see a rise in future screening participants
1st May 2019
In response to the news reported this week that urine tests could bring an end to cervical cancer’s “smear fear”, Assistant Litigation Executive, Hayley Millington believes a screening alternative will…
Precautions to take before cosmetic procedures
29th April 2019
Written by Gemma Dixon, Graduate Chartered Legal Executive and Andy Tindall, Litigation Executive While social media has its perks and is now a part of many people’s everyday lives, there…
Comment: A lack of evidence on harmful cosmetic procedures is hampering potential claims
25th April 2019
Earlier this week the government announced that they intend to step up their efforts to raise awareness around the risks connected to cosmetic procedures. The BBC, ITV and a number…
94-year-old man compensated for Pharmacy’s repeat prescription error
24th April 2019
A 94-year-old man has been awarded £4,100 after being prescribed double his usual dose of medication that led to six months of pain and suffering. Bernard Miller, 94 from Nottingham,…
Mother compensated for physical and mental pain following forceps birth delivery
23rd April 2019
A mother has received £130,000 as a medical negligence settlement after the hospital that delivered her baby using forceps resulted in years of physical and mental pain. The claimant, 33,…
Man severely brain damaged in car crash has been able to move home after four years in care
18th April 2019
The wife of a man who sustained severe brain damage in a car crash has thanked Fletchers Solicitors for helping to bring her husband home. In early 2014, the man…
Comment: It is essential that further funding is pumped into the NHS
18th April 2019
In response to a recent study that reported, ‘One in four NHS wards has dangerously low numbers of nurses’, our Medical Negligence Solicitor, Bethany Hodgkins believes there is a correlation…
Comment: Fletchers Solicitors hopeful that Discount Rate change remains fair
17th April 2019
Comment written by Molly Barker, Trainee Solicitor within Fletchers Solicitors Medical Negligence Department. The Lord Chancellor, David Gauke recently announced that the first review of the discount rate under the…
Motorcyclist receives £55,000 in serious injury settlement after A-road collision
16th April 2019
A 62-year-old male has received a £55,500 serious injury settlement after a vehicle that was travelling in the opposite direction turned into his path and caused a serious collision. Keith…
Comment: Is the NHS about to scrap failing waiting time targets in favour of new ‘rapid assessment’ measure?
15th April 2019
Comment written by Jessica Sephton, Junior Litigation Executive within Fletchers Solicitors Medical Negligence Team. The Department of Health first introduced the four-hour waiting target for A&E Departments up and down…
Stress Awareness Blog: Be the architect of your own success
12th April 2019
In support of Stress Awareness Month, each day this week we will share a personal experience from one of our team members who communicate how they dealt with, or learnt from, a…
Stress Awareness Blog: Hitting things head on
11th April 2019
In support of Stress Awareness Month, each day this week we will share a personal experience from one of our team members who communicate how they dealt with, or learnt from, a…
Nurse awarded £165,000 after inadequate surgical treatment resulted in dangerous blood clot
11th April 2019
A 60-year-old Nurse has received a £165,000 settlement after a major UK Hospital failed to provide sufficient treatment following a surgical procedure which resulted in bilateral pulmonary emboli. It was…
Stress Awareness Blog: Speaking Out
10th April 2019
In support of Stress Awareness Month, each day this week we will share a personal experience from one of our team members who communicate how they dealt with, or learnt from, a…
Stress Awareness Blog: Gaining a different perspective
9th April 2019
In support of Stress Awareness Month, each day this week we will share a personal experience from one of our team members who communicate how they dealt with, or learnt…
Claimant awarded £11,000 settlement after prolonged wait for correct foot surgery
9th April 2019
A 59-year-old woman has received an £11,000 settlement after Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust admitted a CT Scan to treat ongoing swelling and foot pain should have been arranged sooner. Janet…
Stress Awareness Blog: Learning From Mistakes
8th April 2019
In support of Stress Awareness Month, each day this week we will share a personal experience from one of our team members who communicate how they dealt with, or learnt…
Motorcyclist thanks Fletchers Solicitors after Oxford Circus Road Traffic Accident
5th April 2019
A 43-year-old male has gone on record and thanked Fletchers Solicitors after they helped secure a £42,250 settlement following a Central London road traffic accident. Edinei Domingos was travelling near…
Woman compensated after distressing incident with paramedic
4th April 2019
A 52-year-old woman has received £2,000 in compensation after experiencing a distressing encounter with a paramedic. This resulted in the paramedic being struck off the register. Alison Booth from Lancashire,…
Fletchers Solicitors 2019 Gender Pay Gap Report
3rd April 2019
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Longer waiting times
2nd April 2019
The Law Society Gazette and the Daily Mail has recently published articles in relation to how longer NHS waiting times threaten to increase the number of clinical negligence claims. At…
Stand up to Bowel Cancer this April, says Medical Negligence Solicitor
1st April 2019
Jennifer Argent, Medical Negligence Solicitor at Fletchers Solicitors has spoken about the importance of knowing Bowel Cancer symptoms and going for regular cancer screenings. “Today marks the beginning of Bowel…
Comment: New NHS cancer diagnosis strategy is a step in the right direction
29th March 2019
A Junior Litigation Executive at Fletchers Solicitors has welcomed the news that the NHS are looking to overhaul the existing cancer diagnosis strategy so patients can receive treatment sooner. Jessica…
Comment: Cancer specialist shortages will result in medical negligence claim rise
28th March 2019
An Assistant Litigation Executive at Fletchers Solicitors believes that the reduced numbers of doctors specialising in cancer will only result in an increase in medical negligence claims. Jennifer Smith, who…
M60 motorway crash results in substantial serious injury settlement for hospitalised male
27th March 2019
A 33-year-old male has received almost £34,000 in a serious injury settlement after being hospitalised with a series of injuries when the driver of another vehicle opened a door into…
Comment: ‘Ambiguous’ NHS guidelines are working against already strained health service
26th March 2019
Fletchers Solicitor’s Medical Negligence Solicitor, Susan Healey believes convoluted NHS guidelines are preventing the health service from providing a better quality of care. Writing in response to a recent…
Teaching Assistant receives £80,000 settlement after two avoidable surgeries caused mobility loss
25th March 2019
A 46-year-old woman who fell over in her garden has received an £80,000 settlement after experiencing two avoidable surgeries that has reduced her mobility. On 26 August 2015, the Teaching…
Comment: NHS’ Cataract removal cuts are a costly mistake, says Medical Negligence Solicitor
22nd March 2019
Responding to the news that NHS England are to restrict patients’ access to cataract removal, Kathryn Sharkey, Medical Negligence Solicitor at Fletchers Solicitors believes this undermines patients’ needs and will…
Motorcyclist receives £25,000 settlement after road traffic accident results in a number of significant injuries
22nd March 2019
A motorcyclist has received a £25,000 settlement after the driver of a third party vehicle caused a road traffic accident that resulted in serious injury. Karl Wrigley, 53 from Wigan,…
Road traffic accident results in motorcyclist receiving £70,000 settlement
21st March 2019
A motorcyclist has received an out of court settlement for £70,000 after colliding with another vehicle and sustaining a string of serious physical injuries as well as significant psychological harm.…
Comment: Over 25% of patients leave GPs at the hand of a digital service
20th March 2019
Article written by Medical Negligence Solicitor and Team Leader, Darren Tamplin-ComptonAfter recently highlighting concerns in delays to reporting by the health regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), upon GP at…
24-year-old mother receives £30,000 settlement after Hospital admits to negligible laparotomy surgery
20th March 2019
A 24-year-old mother has received a £30,000 settlement after a laparotomy resulted in a lifetime risk of an incisional hernia and bowel obstruction. On 18th April 2017, Lauren Smith from…
What changes will a state-backed indemnity scheme for General Practice bring?
19th March 2019
Written by Bethany Hodgkins, Medical Negligence Solicitor at Fletchers Solicitors In October 2017, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care announced the intention of the Department to develop…
When will we get cervical screening right?
18th March 2019
By Hannah Ashcroft, solicitor in the Medical Negligence Department at Fletchers Solicitors Cervical screening in England has faced a series of blunders over the last 12-18 months, with the latest…
Caroline Morris and Louise Cassidy secure seven figure settlement for motorcyclist who sustained multiple serious injuries
18th March 2019
Caroline Morris and Louise Cassidy recently acted for a motorcyclist following his involvement in a road traffic accident. Their client sustained multiple serious injuries in the accident including a brachial…
Settlement victory for motorcyclist involved in road traffic accident
15th March 2019
Fletchers Solicitors’ Caroline Morris and Aimee Moorcroft were recently successful in negotiating a significant financial settlement for one of their clients despite difficult accident circumstances and poor prospects of the…
Delays in rural ambulance responses could result in further medical negligence claims, says Senior Solicitor
14th March 2019
By Sion Wynne, Senior Solicitor and Team Leader in the Medical Negligence Department Research reported by the BBC last week found some rural communities wait more than 20 minutes on…
Smear tests – awkward 5 minutes that can save your life
13th March 2019
By Priscilla Marfoa, Litigation Executive in the Medical Negligence Department at Fletchers Solicitors On average, smear tests prevent 75% of cervical cancers. In recent years, there has been a decline…
Increased prescription charges; how to deal with them
12th March 2019
By Jennifer Argent, Medical Negligence Solicitor Last month the government announced that prescription charges will increase to £9.00 from 1st April 2019. The prescription charges continue to increase year on…
Funding cuts and Government numbers game has triggered NHS patient anger, says Medical Negligence Solicitor.
11th March 2019
In response to a Guardian health article that announced public satisfaction with the NHS is at its lowest level for a decade, Medical Negligence Solicitor, Natasha Perkins believes that patient…
International Women’s Day Interview with Alex Hatchman, Chief Operating Officer at Fletchers Solicitors
8th March 2019
Who inspires you and why? I am genuinely inspired by Emmeline Pankhurst and by all those brave women who risked everything to make Britain a better and fairer place. In…
Apprentice Interview: Sam Cropper
8th March 2019
Apprenticeship: Level 3 Paralegal The fifth apprenticeship interview of five in this series is with Level 3 Paralegal, Sam Cropper. Q 1. Briefly describe your overall experience of the apprenticeship?…
Vehicle hit and run on 22-year-old cyclist ends in £7,500 settlement
7th March 2019
A 22 year old woman was left with psychological trauma and physical injuries after being knocked off her bike on a roundabout. Monique Sapla was cycling round a roundabout in…
Apprentice Interview: Ceri Dudley
7th March 2019
Apprenticeship: Chartered Legal Executive The fourth apprenticeship interview of five in this series is with Chartered Legal Executive Apprentice, Ceri Dudley. Q 1. Briefly describe your overall experience of the apprenticeship? My…
Three unnecessary chemotherapy treatments for wrong cancer results in 77-year-old receiving £12,500
7th March 2019
A 77-year-old man has received £12,500 in compensation after experiencing three unnecessary cycles of chemotherapy when a hospital failed to appropriately diagnose a return of prostate cancer. Gary Voller, 77…
Apprentice Interview: Kat Grynda
6th March 2019
Apprenticeship: Paralegal The third apprenticeship interview of five in this series is with Paralegal, Kat Grynda. Q 1. Briefly describe your overall experience of the apprenticeship? My experience with apprenticeship…
89-year-old woman dies one year after falling out of nursing home bed
6th March 2019
A woman with a phobia of falling out of bed died after her carers failed to put her bed rail up and she was found on the floor during the…
Apprentice Interview: Hannah Wilson
5th March 2019
Apprenticeship: Paralegal The second apprenticeship interview of five in this series is with Litigation Executive, Hannah Wilson. Q 1. Briefly describe your overall experience of the apprenticeship? A. I am…
Firing it up: How Fletchers are bucking a national apprenticeship downturn by offering legal and non-legal apprenticeships
1st March 2019
As today marks the beginning of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek Fletchers Solicitors are delighted to present the experiences of current apprentices who are earning and learning at a national law firm. Each and…
Apprentice Interview: Megann McKay
1st March 2019
Apprenticeship: Level 3 Paralegal The first of five apprentice interviews in this series is with Level 3 Paralegal, Megann McKay. Megann started her apprenticeship last September after being with the…
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Central London bike crash
27th February 2019
A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries when a car pulled out across his path in central London, throwing him from his bike. The 30 year old was rushed to hospital with…
Anti-vaccination groups believe vaccinations cause ‘more harm than good’, says Junior Litigation Executive
26th February 2019
Millie Kirby, a junior litigation executive in the Medical Negligence Department at Fletchers, gives her views on vaccinations: The first vaccination was developed in 1796 by Edward Jenner to protect…
Forceps negligently used during woman’s first labour
26th February 2019
A 25-year-old woman has received £7,000 after forceps were negligently used and she underwent an unnecessary surgical procedure during labour. The woman, who is from Warwickshire, was admitted to George…
Longer lasting hip and knee replacements can’t guarantee a better duty of care warns Assistant Litigation Executive
25th February 2019
An Assistant Litigation Executive at Fletchers Solicitors believes longer-lasting hip and knee replacements can’t guarantee a reduction in revision surgery or a better duty of care. Commenting in response to…
Senior Litigation Executive believes anaesthesiology fraud damages trust in both medicine and the law.
25th February 2019
The Guardian recently published an article highlighting new findings that questioned advice to administer 80% oxygen to patients after operations. The article, which studied the World Health Organisation’s 2016 guidelines,…
Supermarket manager knocked off motorcycle receives £37,000 in serious injury settlement
22nd February 2019
Thomas Williams, a 31 year old store manager at Tesco, received his settlement monies after he was driving down Fosse road in Leicester and was knocked off his motorcycle by…
Law Society’s Chief Assessor believes new sepsis rapid test could save thousands of lives
22nd February 2019
A Senior Solicitor and Chief Assessor of the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Panel believes that a new ‘rapid test’ could be a significant breakthrough for the diagnosis and treatment of…
Trainee Solicitor believes Blackpool hospital murder inquiry reopens fresh medical negligence concerns
21st February 2019
A Blackpool-based pensioner’s stroke-murder inquiry “could have been avoided” and “could be down to a lack of care”, claims Trainee Solicitor. Kim Jackson, trainee solicitor for Fletchers Solicitor’s medical negligence…
Former chef receives £60,000 after sustaining multiple injuries in road traffic accident
19th February 2019
A former chef has been told he can never work in the profession again after suffering life changing injuries in a road traffic accident. Oliver Holden, from Southampton, contacted Fletchers…
74-year-old woman left with a permanent colostomy receives £185,000 after avoidable surgery
19th February 2019
The claimant, who wishes to remain anonymous, heard the verdict after the surgeon, Mr Anthony Dixon who performed the extensive surgery admitted liability and causation in December 2018. In 2015,…
Surgery carried out on wrong part of breast
18th February 2019
A 51 year old woman has been awarded £8,000 due to a medical procedure being carried out on the wrong part of her breast. The claimant attended Queen Elizabeth…
Incorrect metal plates may have been used to treat fractured bones, warns Senior Solicitor
18th February 2019
The NHS has warned that incorrect metal plates may have been used to treat patients suffering from fractured bones over the past 12 months. Hospitals have been advised to review…
Fletcher’s Senior Solicitor supports technology company’s call for NHS-available prosthetic limbs
15th February 2019
In an interview with ITV News earlier this week, a state of the art prosthetics technology company argued that prosthetic limbs should now be available on the NHS. Open Bionics,…
Man suffers years of pain and discomfort after medical equipment was left in place during an operation
14th February 2019
A 40 year old man has received £15,000 from West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust after medical equipment was left in place during an operation. The man, who is a full…
66-year-old woman receives £15,000 from Cambridge Hospital following negligent treatment to her right ankle
13th February 2019
A woman has received £15,000 from a Cambridge Hospital following negligent treatment to her right ankle after a fall. After falling and damaging her right ankle in June 2014, the…
Motorbike accident victim thanks Fletchers Solicitors for taking ‘stress, mental anxiety and pressure away’
13th February 2019
A father of two who was seriously injured in a motorbike accident has thanked Fletchers for the service he received. The man sustained a very severe traumatic brain injury and…
Fletchers Solicitors announce corporate partnership with Stockport Cerebral Palsy Society
12th February 2019
Fletchers Solicitors are proud to announce that they have become corporate partners with Stockport Cerebral Palsy Socity. The charity provide expert support for more than 700 adults and children across the…
55-year-old woman receives £9,000 settlement after two hospitals failed to appropriately treat a left hand ring fracture
12th February 2019
A 55 year old woman has received £9,000 from Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation, after negligent treatment relating to a failure to diagnose and…
Pensioner claims £5,500 after being prescribed 10 times intended dose of medication
7th February 2019
A 69 year old male has claimed £5,500 after his GP incorrectly prescribed him 10 times the intended dose of medication. The negligent mistake meant that, Michael Denney, a retired…
19-year-old woman receives £85,000 after six year medical negligence case ends
5th February 2019
A 19 year old woman has received £85,000 after a six-year medical negligence claim against a major NHS Foundation Trust finally came to an end in December 2018. Kaomi Layton’s…
Will patients benefit from a change in medicinal cannabis use law?
5th February 2019
By Kate Barge, Senior Litigation Executive at Fletchers Solicitors In an article by the BMA, clinical research has identified that moderate use of cannabis helps to delay the onset and…
The Changing Face of Law – The Bellwether Report
4th February 2019
A research paper launched today titled ‘The Bellwether Discussion Paper: The Changing Face of Law’ highlights the concerns of independent law firms around the rise in price-driven client behaviours and…
Up to 250 patient deaths in London cardiac unit under investigation
4th February 2019
It has recently been announced that the deaths of up to 250 patients at St George’s Hospital in Tooting, London are being investigated. Concerns regarding patients treated in the cardiac…
33-year-old awarded £24,500 after hospital’s DVT diagnosis failure
1st February 2019
A construction owner who suffered unnecessarily for months as a result of NHS Trust failings, has received £24,500 after two NHS Trusts admitted liability. The 33-year old Claimant received his…
Consultant awarded £40,000 after third party admits liability for horrific vehicle collision
29th January 2019
A Cheshire man has been awarded £40,000 after the driver of a third party vehicle caused a horrific collision leaving the claimant with a string of life altering injuries. Jonathan…
£30,000 settlement after vehicle collision threw motorcyclist over handle bars
28th January 2019
Fletchers Solicitors have successfully represented a 46 year old male who was awarded almost £30,000 in a serious injury legal settlement. Kevin Emmett, a 46 year old former car salesman…
Grandad who lost sight in one eye says failings from an on-call doctor ‘ruined his life’
25th January 2019
A fit and healthy Grandad of four lost his sight, had a stroke and a double heart bypass, and will eventually lose his eye, after an on-call Ophthalmologist failed to…
Lack of justice over Gosport hospital deaths compounds patients’ families misery, says Senior Solicitor
23rd January 2019
A lack of justice for the death of more than 450 patients who lost their lives at Gosport War Memorial Hospital has compounded misery for the patients’ families, states a…
Is the NHS Long Term Plan Ambitious or Unrealistic?
21st January 2019
A closer look into the new 10 year plan by Litigation Executive, Liam Bestwick The government has recently released the new 10 year plan for the NHS. The ambitious plan…
31-year-old woman receives £50,000 after surgical mistake
16th January 2019
A 31-year-old woman suffered post traumatic stress disorder after a medical mistake was made during surgery. Stephanie Magson of Bradford, West Yorkshire, underwent surgery for a persistent left tube ovarian…
Grandmother died in agony after terminal bladder cancer dismissed as constipation
14th January 2019
Investigation by Fletchers Solicitors finds Barts Health NHS Trust negligent by failing to investigate victim’s symptoms in a timely manner A much-loved mother and grandmother suffered 12 months of unnecessary…
Ambitious NHS plan sparks new questions for an understaffed health service
9th January 2019
In review of the new 10-year NHS plan, Lucy Fletcher, Senior Solicitor at Fletchers Solicitors believes a fresh focus on disease prevention and detection is welcome but question marks remain…
Dental failure lands claimant £7,000 after simple re-root filling procedure
9th January 2019
A 44 year old man has been awarded £7,000 after errors were made when his dentist failed to properly re-root fill the tooth. Terence Coles, of Leicester, attended his dentist,…
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