Garratts were successful in obtaining compensation for Miss C as a result of a delay in the diagnosis of breast cancer. Miss C had previously undergone gender reassignment surgery. Miss C began noticing pain in her breast and so she visited her GP. She was only provided cream to use which did not assist. Miss C returned to the GP as the pain had significantly increased and a small lump was also present. Miss C was advised her implant had likely ruptured. A referral letter was sent to the hospital, however, the referral was marked as routine and there was no mention of the lump.
Read moreOne of the most complicated issues to be dealt with on divorce is how pensions should be distributed between parties and how pension sharing is balanced with division of other assets such as property. The various types of pensions that individuals hold can also add to that complexity such as Defined benefit (one where the amount you're paid is based on how many years you've worked for your employer and the salary you've earned) or defined contribution (.occupational pension schemes where your own contributions and your employer's contributions are both invested and the proceeds used to buy a pension and/or other benefits at retirement).
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