Author Archives: John Pollitt
Pearson Hinchliffe Case Study: Husband successfully claims compensation for clinical negligence by a hospital radiologist.
Missed diagnosis of superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction. The facts of the case Mrs S was 43 years old at the time of her death. She had no significant previous medical history. During early 2008 she noticed facial swelling and … Continue reading
Read a recent client testimonial
The following is a letter of thanks received by medical negligence partner, John Pollitt, after he advised a client. The client has kindly given us permission to publish his letter. Dear Mr Pollitt As our cases against East Lancashire Hospitals … Continue reading
Case study – obstetrics failures led to death of twin baby
A Pearson Hinchliffe client has been awarded £100,000 in damages after the tragic death of a twin baby during childbirth. Case Details Mrs J was pregnant with twins. She was admitted to hospital in labour at term. Her progress was … Continue reading
Baroness Hale attacks Government’s Legal Aid bill
Having now had the opportunity better to read into the Government’s proposals to cut the legal aid bill, I have the awful feeling that we are standing on the edge of a civil justice abyss. The bill is littered with … Continue reading
Ken Clarke’s Legal Aid Cuts
I have read the Government’s response to consultation on the form of Clinical Negligence Legal Aid published yesterday with great concern. Whilst the Government’s plans may save Ministry of Justice 17 million pounds the NHS is likely to pay out … Continue reading
Pennine Acute Trust Compensation Record!
I notice that the Rochdale Observer has reported that Pennine Acute Trust paid £44million medical compensation for medical negligence last year. There were 11 awards of more than £1million during the previous 15 years. This is the 3rd biggest compensation total … Continue reading