More than 10,000 NHS patients have been given faulty Nexgen knee implants, according to reports in the British media. The Nexgen implant, made by the US medical device manufacturer Zimmer Biomet, had been in use since 2003 but was withdrawn from the market in October of this year. Previously available across multiple NHS trusts, the [...]

Introduction of the New Guidelines On the 24th of April 2021, The Judicial Council of Ireland introduced new personal injury guidelines that dramatically reduced the value of General Damages for litigation involving minor to moderate injuries. The key outcome of this significant change in assessing personal injury cases is that only the most serious type [...]

Any individual that has suffered emotional and psychological scarring as a result of a traumatic medical experience is likely to attest to the fact that the recovery process can be both extremely slow and incredibly difficult. If the emotional distress in question stemmed from negligent care or treatment, the aftermath may be even more agonising, [...]

Dental health is a hugely important aspect of our overall wellbeing. Therefore, it is integral that we feel that we can trust in the professionals who provide us with dental care, whether it be a hygienist, an orthodontist, or our regular dentist. While the vast majority of dental procedures in this country are successful, there [...]

A retrospective surgeon’s review of the NexGen Complete Knee System has concluded that there are fundamental issues with the implant design, issues that could pave the way for further lawsuits. Zimmer Biomet is the largest knee implant manufacturer in the world, producing many effective products in this area since 1995. However, in 2001 the company [...]

As one of the most common reasons for taking a medical negligence action, errors that occur during surgery can incorporate anything from foreign objects being left inside the body to the wrong body part being operated on. Another particularly traumatic incident that can also fall under this category is waking up during surgery. But if [...]

If you have suffered a personal injury as a result of medical malpractice, which is either physical or psychological in nature, you may be in a position to make a medical negligence claim. In order for the claim to be viable, however, the injury or trauma sustained must be as a result of negligent medical [...]

Embarking on a legal battle with a hospital can seem daunting and overwhelming in theory. But in practice, while it is undoubtedly an arduous process on many levels, suing a hospital for medical negligence is no more or less difficult than suing an individual. The most important factor that will contribute to the case’s viability [...]

Pursuing a medical negligence claim can be a daunting and oftentimes traumatic experience. It involves a lot of preparation, groundwork and reliving what was undoubtedly a painful experience on every level. However, it may be a necessary step for many in seeking justice following a life-altering event, which can eventually lead to personal closure and [...]

Why this may be relevant for property owners right now? Owning a property involves a lot more than just having your name on the area of ground in question. In order to be able to use and enjoy the property fully, you may need a number of additional rights, such as a right of way [...]

If you are considering bring a birth injury claim for compensation than the following article contains answers to common questions that are asked and discusses some issues to be aware of when instigating a birth injury claim. Am I always entitled to compensation if I suffered an infection after giving birth? Most definitely not. Most [...]