Tummy Tuck Surgery Negligence: An Introduction
Posted in Medical Negligence on 17th Apr 2020
An abdominoplasty procedure, otherwise known as a ‘tummy tuck’, is generally performed to remove excess skin around the abdominal area. It often follows weight loss, pregnancy or liposuction.
The latest figures from BAAPS (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) show that the demand for this surgery increased 6% for women and 18% for men in 2018.
It is a procedure that is in demand and as such, it is even more important that the surgeons who undertake these are qualified and competent to do so.
If you decide to have a cosmetic procedure,...
Dental Veneers & Negligence
Posted in Medical Negligence on 16th Apr 2020
A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain made to fit over the front surface of a tooth which is designed to improve your appearance. Sometimes a natural-colour ‘composite' material is used instead of porcelain.
Veneers can be used to fix the following problems:
Discoloured teeth;
Teeth that are worn down;
Teeth that are chipped or broken;
Teeth that are misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped;
Teeth with gaps between them; or
Simply for cosmetic purposes to make your own teeth look better.
Getting a dental veneer usually requires at least two...
What is a Never Event?
Posted in Medical Negligence on 10th Apr 2020
Hospitals should be a safe place to ensure you are receiving the correct treatment.
If you have fallen victim to a Never Event during the course of your medical care then you could be entitled to compensation.
What is a Never Event?
Never Event cases are a form of medical negligence that should never have happened, causing serious injury to the patient.
Each type of Never Event has a caused the person harm or even death.
Never Events can include:
Wrong site surgery
Placement of the wrong implant
Amputation of the wrong limb
Administration of medication...
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