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Medical Negligence Investigation

Medical negligence police investigation – University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton became a scandal-hit hospital due to ongoing police investigations into allegations of preventable deaths and injuries.

Road Safety Week 2024

17- 23 November is Road Safety Week. At Medical Accident Group we act on behalf of clients and their families who have been seriously or catastrophically injured as a result of a road traffic accident. We also act on behalf of families in those tragic circumstances where they have lost a family member.

Great Ormond Street Hospital – an urgent review

Senior Associate Elizabeth Wickson discusses the urgent review that is underway on former surgeon of Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Spotlight on… Fahmidah Ali

Spotlight on... Fahmidah Ali. Find out more about our Associate and what's involved in her role within the medical accident group team.

Spotlight on… Peter Savage

Spotlight on… Peter Savage. Find out more about our Partner and what's involved in his role.

Eggs and Embryos Destroyed in Error

Over 130 women have sadly lost the chance of becoming mothers due to Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust in London, a top fertility clinic, destroying eggs and embryos in error.

A doctor discussing a child's health with their family, providing medical advice and support.

The introduction of Martha’s Rule

The aim of the upcoming Martha’s Rule implementation will improve the ability for patients and families to obtain an urgent second opinion.

Secondary victims in healthcare –  clarified by the supreme court

The courts have concluded that people will not longer be able to make secondary victim claims in clinical negligence cases.

Spotlight on… Elizabeth Wickson

Spotlight on… Elizabeth Wickson. Find out more about our Senior Associate and what's involved in her role.

NHS maternity units not safe enough, says regulator

Maternity units in England have the poorest safety ratings out of all other hospital services inspected by England’s healthcare regulator.

Spotlight on… Ally Taft

Spotlight on… Ally Taft. Find out more about our Head of Clinical Negligence and what's involved in her role.