Medical Negligence
Kingsley Napley LLP
Full Credential Description
We - Estate Claims & Wrongful Death Specialists | Home | Services | Medical Negligence | Estate Claims | Wrongful Death | NHS Trust Claims | Contact R (as the Administrator of the Estate of K, Deceased) v Guy's and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust (2018) - Case Study Navigation: Medical Negligence > Estate Claims > Case Studies Publication Date: 2024 Practice Area: Medical Negligence & Personal Injury Estate Administration: We represented the administrator of an estate in a significant medical negligence claim against Guy's and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust following the wrongful death of a patient due to preventable medical failures. Wrongful Death Case: This case involved the tragic death of a patient whose life could have been saved with appropriate medical care. The family sought justice and accountability for the preventable loss of their loved one. NHS Trust Liability: Guy's and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS foundation trusts in the UK. Our case involved establishing liability for systemic failures in patient care that directly contributed to the patient's death. Medical Care Failures: Our investigation revealed significant failures in the medical care provided to the deceased, including inadequate monitoring, delayed recognition of deteriorating condition, and inappropriate treatment decisions that ultimately led to the patient's death. Expert Medical Evidence: We obtained comprehensive evidence from leading medical experts who confirmed that the care provided fell well below acceptable standards and that the patient's death was preventable with appropriate medical intervention. Estate Claim Complexities: Estate claims require detailed analysis of the deceased's circumstances, dependency relationships, financial provision, and the impact of the loss on surviving family members, as well as establishing medical negligence.
Measurable Results
Successful estate claim against Guy's and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust achieving substantial settlement for family following wrongful death. Comprehensive legal representation securing justice and financial compensation for devastating loss caused by preventable medical failures.