At Switalskis, we understand how an injury can have a lasting impact on daily life, hobbies, and independence. Our team in the North East is committed to supporting clients through complex medical negligence claims and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. In this client story, we share the lasting effects of missed care and surgical errors, and how we assisted our client in receiving long-awaited justice.

We are supporting patients and families who may have been affected by the case involving colorectal surgeon Mr Marc Lamah, who was banned from private practice over patient safety concerns but continued operating within the NHS.

For many people, news of a healthcare review is unsettling. The announcement that County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) is reviewing its breast cancer services will understandably leave patients and families in the North East feeling anxious and unsure of what this means for them.

Two hospitals in Surrey, East Surrey and Frimley Park, are set to be among the first in England to introduce Martha’s Rule.

London hospital trust admits injuries ‘could have been avoided’ if appropriate care had been provided.

Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning, is the immune system’s overreaction to an infection or injury. Both severe sepsis, and the resultant septic shock, are medical emergencies that can lead to multi organ failure and death.

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is back in the spotlight following a recent inspection from the CQC, which concluded that the maternity services are “inadequate”.

Cancer is one of the most serious health challenges we are currently facing in the modern world. In the statistics provided by Cancer Research UK, about 360,000 people are diagnosed with cancer yearly in the UK.