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Tozers supporting Erb’s Palsy Awareness Week 2023

Posted on 16th October 2023 in Medical Negligence

Erb’s Palsy is a disability which results from an injury to the brachial plexus commonly caused during birth.

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The Medical Negligence Team at Tozers is Taking Part in the Erb’s Palsy Group Walk

Posted on 28th September 2023 in General, Medical Negligence

The Erb’s Palsy Group is fundraising by encouraging people to walk 10,000 steps per day to reach the grand total of 310,000 steps by the end of October.

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National Bereaved Parents Day - 3rd July 2023

Posted on 03rd July 2023 in Medical Negligence

Today marks National Bereaved Parents’ Day, an awareness campaign hosted by this superb charity, A Child of Mine.

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Exciting Progress in the Prevention of Group B Strep Infection

Posted on 15th June 2023 in General, Medical Negligence

Last week, NHS England released version 2 of their Core Competency Framework (CCF). This framework establishes minimum training standards for all healthcare professionals involved in maternity and neonatal care.

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Endurance Arthur

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Brain Injury Awareness Month 2023

Posted on 22nd March 2023 in Medical Negligence

During Brain Injury Awareness Month, we are keen to raise awareness of the impact when someone suffers from a brain injury, and what life after brain injury can be like. We understand that when someone suffers a serious brain injury, it is likely to be a life-changing event.

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Helena Campbell

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11 Erb’s Palsy cases results in estimated damages of more than £9,000,000

Posted on 13th March 2023 in Medical Negligence

It has been a busy 6 months in Tozers’ Medical Negligence team with the team achieving successful outcomes in 11 Erb’s Palsy Claims, with estimated combined damages of more than £9,000,000.

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Clair Hemming

Partner and Solicitor

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World Encephalitis Day

Posted on 22nd February 2023 in Medical Negligence

Endurance Arthur secured damages for the family of a man following an avoidable 24-hour delay in referring him to hospital when he contracted Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE).

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Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022

Posted on 14th October 2022 in Medical Negligence

For the past 20 years during October, Baby Loss Awareness week has been bringing the baby loss community together, providing families touched by pregnancy, baby loss and neonatal death a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel that they are not alone.

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Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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1 Million Steps for Cauda Equina Syndrome

Posted on 29th January 2021 in Medical Negligence

On 29th January 2021, Cauda Equina Champions Charity are launching their first ever ‘1 Million Steps for Cauda Equina Syndrome’ campaign.

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Endurance Arthur

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Responding to Erb's Palsy Group's 2.6 Challenge

Posted on 18th May 2020 in Medical Negligence

In response to the Erb’s Palsy Group’s #2point6challenge I delivered leaflets to 260+ homes for my local Community Support Group.

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Endurance Arthur

Partner and Solicitor

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Damages awarded for midwifery errors during birth at Northern Devon District Hostpital NHS Foundation Trust

Posted on 11th February 2020 in Medical Negligence

The parents of a teenage girl who suffered brain damage as a result of the negligent management of her birth at North Devon District Hospital, yesterday attended the Royal Courts of Justice in London to conclude the legal claim for compensation against the NHS.

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Clair Hemming

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Compensation payment after medical errors cause cerebral palsy following birth at North Devon District hospital

Posted on 11th February 2020 in Medical Negligence

The parents of a 9 year old girl left with cerebral palsy and catastrophic brain damage during her birth at North Devon District hospital have attended court in the final stage of their fight for compensation.

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