As a result of a GP’s failure to advise our client, GE, about the red flag symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome, she experienced a delay in diagnosis of the condition and was injured. Injury GE was left with persistent numbness, weakness, and pins and needles in her legs. She also had right foot drop, which affected her mobility and…
Read MorePlease note that this case report contains information that may be upsetting for some. Our clients were expecting their first child. The pregnancy was uncomplicated until the final stages. Around 2 weeks before delivery, Mum reported to her midwife that she had noticed that the baby was moving less than normal. Later the same day, Mum developed chest pains and…
Read MoreOur client suffered an injury to her right shoulder. Her symptoms persisted so she was referred to an orthopaedic consultant. The consultant advised our client that she required surgery to repair the tear which was performed. Our client was not counselled about the risks and benefits of the procedure or about alternative treatment options. Despite regular physiotherapy after the surgery…
Read MoreOur client was diagnosed with testicular cancer for which he had one of his testes removed. He continued to be monitored by the hospital which included regular blood tests and scans. He was always informed that his blood tests and scans were normal. However, after one of the scans he was informed that the cancer had spread to a node…
Read MoreWhat happened? Navdeep Kainth, specialist medical negligence solicitor, at Moosa-Duke Solicitors represented a client who was a first time mum after she tragically lost her baby. A week before her due date, on Monday, our client felt her waters break. Her clothing was wet, so she changed her clothes and wore a pad. She and her husband called the…
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