Author Archives: Stuart Matthews

Wrong Pescription Leads to Claim

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you have been prescribed the wrong medication, you may be entitled to make a wrong prescription claim. There are many circumstances where this could have happened; Your GP or doctor prescribing you medication that you are allergic to, if it should have be known from your medical records that this is the case. […]

E. coli ’caused Egypt hotel couple’s deaths’

e coli bacteria caused death of a couple on holiday in Egypt

Death of a British couple in Egypt caused by E. Coli virus Egyptian authorities declare that E. coli caused the death of a British couple who died after falling ill at a holiday resort in Egypt. John and Susan Cooper, from Burnley, Lancashire, died in Hurghada on 21 August 2018.  Their bodies were released by […]

Prostate cancer patient who lost penis to flesh-eating bug wins six-figure payout

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A cancer patient who contracted a flesh-eating infection after a routine operation and was left with just an inch and a half left of his penis has been awarded a six-figure sum from the NHS. Southend University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Essex has admitted that a delay in diagnosing potentially deadly necrotising fasciitis left […]

When is a hole not a hole?

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you have a tripping accident its extremely important that you identify the thing that caused you to slip/trip/stumble straight away – it’s usually the thing you didn’t see.   It’s crucial in these cases that the correct defect is identified immediately. As soon as possible you should get in touch with our team […]

What do I do if I get sick on holiday? Holiday sickness advice

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Sick on holiday? Even the most careful and experienced of travellers can become sick while they’re travelling or on holiday abroad. Unfamiliar medical facilities and language barriers can make the experience even more stressful than it would be at home. In this blog, we provide practical advice on what to do if you fall sick […]

Driver leaves scene of road accident but we still win a claim

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Being involved in a road accident can be a very traumatic time, particularly if you were injured; however, the experience can be even worse if the person responsible for the accident leaves the scene without providing their details. A driver may exit the scene because they are uninsured, or have been drinking, or if the car […]

Complex three vehicle accident required our expertise

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you have been injured in a road traffic accident and it was caused by another motorist, person or party, then you can claim compensation. If you were also injured as a pedestrian, cyclist or passenger at the time of the accident then you could also make a claim. Our Road Traffic Accident Solicitors deal […]

NHS to Immediatley Suspend Vaginal Mesh Implants

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The government has accepted the use of vaginal mesh implants to treat complications after childbirth should be stopped immediately to prevent further risk of “life-changing and life-threatening injuries” to women.   The insufficiently tested and poorly regulated plastic mesh devices have been shown to erode and disintegrate, slicing through organs and vaginal walls to […]

Rear End Collision Leads to Claim

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you’ve been injured in a road traffic accident (RTA), you may be entitled to claim compensation. Whatever your injuries, Treadstone Law can help you get the compensation and rehabilitation that you need. The amount of compensation you receive will depend on the nature and severity of your injuries, and any costs or losses […]

Claiming for an Accident in a Supermarket

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If you have been injured in an accident in a supermarket or shop you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. These types of accidents are common and can result in injury to both supermarket customers and workers. A supermarket accident can occur both inside the supermarket or outside on the supermarket car-park. […]