Success Story Category: Other serious injury

Background: SJP Law successfully secured a significant six figure settlement for our client, who suffered due to a breach of duty and delay in diagnosis. Our client experienced a sudden, severe headache described as an “explosion,” accompanied by nausea, weakness, and flashing lights. Initial Medical Visits: Despite these alarming symptoms, when our client visited a Walk-in Centre, … Read more

In September 2010 I fell and injured my left knee. I was referred to the Orthopaedic Department at my local hospital and following an appointment with a consultant was advised that I needed urgent surgery due to a suspected meniscal tear. As is normal before surgery, I attended a pre-operation assessment where I made it … Read more

I was admitted to Hull Royal Infirmary for a planned hysterectomy. There were no complications from the operation itself however within a short while I was taken seriously ill and it was discovered I was suffering from an American strain of MRSA. A simple test upon being admitted to hospital would have shown that I … Read more

I was admitted to Tyneside Hospital with abdominal pains however discharged the same day after being told the pain was due to constipation. One week later and I was admitted to hospital again, this time with a perforated appendix which had caused a serious infection. The hospital had failed to correctly diagnose appendicitis when I … Read more

Background: Our client, aged 78, brought a claim for clinical negligence following hospital treatment in June 2017, which led to severe complications. Incident: Our client developed pressure ulcers that progressed from grade 1 to grade 4, along with the development of osteomyelitis. This caused short-term delirium and immobility, and in the long-term, worsened their Parkinson’s symptoms, increased … Read more

Background: Our clients were out running on a public footpath in the countryside when they were violently attacked by a herd of cows, resulting in multiple orthopaedic injuries and severe post-traumatic stress disorder. Incident: The attack was so severe that an air ambulance was required. Liability investigations revealed that the breed of cattle, ‘f’, should not have … Read more

Background: Our client, who had suffered from reduced hearing in their right ear since birth, was referred for a right bone anchored hearing aid (BAHA) insertion, undergoing this surgery in January 2021. Incident: After the surgery, our client awoke to find that the wrong ear had been operated on. This mistake caused significant distress to our client … Read more