Medical Negligence

Mary was admitted to hospital for an operation to remove one of her ovaries. After the keyhole surgery she was in severe pain and asked nurses for pain relief. However the nursing staff advised that it was trapped wind and she would need to eat and drink. She was given a drink containing bicarbonate soda […]

Our client Lisa underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy at Kingsbridge Private Hospital in Belfast in 2013. After her procedure, Lisa was in a great deal of pain and discomfort and although she brought this to the attention of the medical and nursing staff, her concerns were dismissed and she was discharged home after a few

Jessica from Belfast was running across a road to get a taxi when she tripped and landed on her right shoulder. She was in immediate pain and felt that she had damaged her shoulder. She went to the A&E Department of Belfast City Hospital immediately. Jessica was examined and an x-ray was ordered, after which she

Catherine was diagnosed with having a small tumor on her bowel. She underwent radiotherapy before having surgery at the Royal Victoria Hospital in 2013. After the surgery, Catherine’s condition deteriorated. The family were advised that Catherine’s lung had collapsed and that the hospital were unsure as to why this had happened. Catherine was admitted to

Phillip had undergone surgery as a teenager for a condition called Knock Knee. The medical procedure includes getting two operations two months apart involving straightening his legs and inserting plates and screws to facilitate this. In subsequent years he had developed aches in his legs and it was decided that the plates should be removed. Knock

Andrew was involved in an accident in 2009 when he was at a friend’s home changing a light bulb for her. When descending the short step ladder, he missed a step and landed awkwardly on his right foot thereby twisting it in the process. He heard a distinct crack in his foot and felt severe pain. His right foot and