Not all accidents are traumatic. Most children regularly have accidents, be it through play, exploring the outdoors or testing their limits. However, some accidents will leave children hurt due to insufficient safety measures or negligent behaviour by someone else. It's those accidents which can be a harrowing experience for the whole family and sometimes have longer-term health impacts for the affected child.
Read moreGarratts 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.
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