Category: Health
Hernia mesh compensation claims: what you need to know
We represent victims for hernia mesh compensation claims and we can work for our clients on a No Win, No Fee basis, with a free initial case assessment.
We understand how severe the pain and problems can be when hernia mesh has gone wrong. Claiming compensation can be important for any victim to receive some form of justice for what they have to go through.
Here is some guidance about when you could claim, what you could claim for, and how we assess claims to bring them to a successful conclusion.
Recall for patients of Habib Rahman by Spire Healthcare
Some 217 patients of Habib Rahman are being invited for a recall consultation by Spire Healthcare after it has emerged that some people may have undergone unnecessary treatment.
Patients who have had shoulder manipulation procedures under general anaesthetic at Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull carried out by the orthopaedic surgeon may need further treatment, or they may be told that their operation was not even required. This is not the first scandal to hit Spire Parkway, which was one of the hospitals that former disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson also worked out.
Those affected by the recall are being urged to seek follow up care, and you can speak to our team today for free, no-obligation legal advice.
Compensation and justice for hernia mesh pain
In some cases, when things have gone wrong, hernia mesh pain can be substantial, permanent and completely life-altering.
Mesh implants remain at the centre of controversy, and as a result of growing numbers of patients suffering with pain and problems from hernia mesh surgery, we’re now acting for a number of people who are claiming personal injury compensation.
In some cases, making a claim can be the only way of obtaining some form of justice for what has happened. Importantly, claims can sometimes include private surgery and treatment options as well.
Patient information leaflet errors
Patient information leaflet errors can, in the worst-case scenarios, cause severe problems for those who have used the wrong medication or used meds incorrectly due to the error.
When these scenarios happen, a recall will usually be launched and announced via the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Information about the recall will normally be distributed so that patients can be made aware, but this won’t always stop an adverse incident from occurring.
With this in mind, here’s a little advice about what to do if you have suffered harm as a result of following the incorrect information for medication or a product in general.
Stanmore hip implant recall
The Stanmore hip implant recall published earlier this year relates to the potential for some Modular Femoral Heads being contained in the incorrect packaging.
The urgent Field Safety Notice issued by Stanmore Implants – who are a part of the Stryker Corporation – outlines the issue and the potential dangers. It may be that patients could be fitted with the incorrect implant heads if the problem is not identified by surgeons and medical staff at the time of an operation.
As with most medical implant problems, this recall is a serious matter, and we have seen the damage that can be done to patients when things go wrong with hip implants.
Legal advice for TVT surgery claims
Following the criticism over the new guidelines that came out last month, we’ve received further enquiries from people asking for advice about TVT surgery claims.
With the issues surrounding vaginal mesh in the news again, here’s some advice for you if you’ve yet to speak to anyone about your options for compensation.
One of the first things we often remind people about is to make sure that you seek advice as soon as you can. There can be a number of timeframes to start a case in a legal action of this nature. Leaving it too late can be the difference between receiving tens of thousands of pounds or getting absolutely nothing as a victim of TVT surgery gone wrong.
Raindrop near vision inlay recall
The Raindrop Near Vision Inlay recall has been initiated due to an increased risk of corneal haze that patients implanted with the devices may experience.
A Medical Device Alert was issued via the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) a few weeks ago. There’s a warning to not implant Raindrop Near Vision Inlays and to dispose of any unused stock of them.
Any patients who have already been implanted with the inlays are to be monitored, and any incidents and problems are to be reported. This recall follows the recent news coverage about the Oculentis recall, which is one of the compensation actions we’re representing people for.
NHS breast screening problems: Legal Advice!
If you have had NHS breast screening problems, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation if something has gone horribly wrong.
We’re involved in legal action over the 2018 breast cancer screening scandal where some half a million women didn’t receive their invitation for life-saving checks. The issue arose from a simple IT error that means the letters didn’t go out, and it’s suspected that hundreds of women may have died as a result.
Our lawyers can help you if you have been the victim of NHS breast screening problems like the 2018 scandal. Read more about what we may be able to do for you below.
Yet to start your transvaginal mesh claim? Read this now!
If you’ve yet to start your transvaginal mesh claim for compensation, we recommend that you read this urgent advice about your options for justice.
We know that people put off starting a legal case for many reasons. One of the main ones is the worry about having a formal legal claim. But if you leave it too late, you risk being unable to claim at all.
There can be a number of timeframes involved in a case like this, and we’ve had to turn people away in the past who have missed deadlines to claim. We don’t want you to miss out on your chance for justice. With that in mind, here’s a little useful guidance about making a transvaginal mesh claim for compensation.
Breast cancer screening compensation
If you’ve yet to touch base with us about your No Win, No Fee options for breast cancer screening compensation, please get in touch as soon as you can.
We’re involved in legal action breast cancer screening compensation for the scandal that hit the media last year. This was the IT glitch that cut the age off of letter being sent to the vulnerable group (aged between 68 and 71). The result of the glitch meant some 450,000 women may not have receive their potentially life-saving invitation for breast cancer screening.
Shortly after the news of the scandal hit the press, we were contacted for help. We’ve agreed to act for women affected by the scandal on a No Win, No Fee basis.