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Gillian Gadsby & Tami Frankel explain why it is so important to choose an experienced medical negligence solicitor to manage your claim.

Clip taken from Series 2, Episode 4 of the Medical Negligence Matters podcast.

I'm sharing a short step-by-step guide on applying to be a Litigation Friend, as I'm sure some people in this subreddit either have, had, or will have loved ones who cannot pursue a medical negligence claim on their own.

If someone like that is injured due to negligent treatment, becoming their Litigation Friend allows you to serve as the claimant on their behalf and navigate the process to help ensure they receive the compensation and justice they deserve.

This brief guide outlines the basic steps involved in becoming a Litigation Friend, but I suggest talking to a specialist solicitor first, as they can help you complete the required forms and ensure they are submitted to the relevant court office.

Hope this helps or that you at least find it informative!

Gillian Gadsby & Tami Frankel explain that when a medical negligence claim involves a child or someone lacking mental capacity, the Court must approve any resolution.

This ensures the settlement reached is fair and in the best interests of the person injured.

Clip taken from Series 3, Episode 3 of the Medical Negligence Matters podcast.

Gillian Gadsby & Tami Frankel discuss the wide variety of clinicians and healthcare providers who can be sued for clinical negligence – not just doctors and hospitals.

Clip taken from Series 1, Episode 2 of the Medical Negligence Matters podcast.

A Life Letter is one of the most personal parts of a Coroner's Inquest – a way to celebrate who someone was, not just how they died. Rachael Bewers explains what a Life Letter is, its purpose in an inquest, and how it helps bring the person at the centre of the process into focus.

Clip taken from Series 5, Episode 2 of the Medical Negligence Matters podcast.

Preparing for a Coroner's Inquest can feel overwhelming — both practically and emotionally. Rachael Bewers tells Gillian Gadsby how she helps clients prepare for what to expect, from the practical steps involved to the emotional toll of the process.

Clip taken from Series 5, Episode 2 of the Medical Negligence Matters podcast.

Not all deaths are examined by a Coroner. Rachael Bewers explains to Gillian Gadsby why a death would be referred, and the purpose of an inquest.

Clip taken from Series 5, Episode 2 of the Medical Negligence Matters podcast.

A Coroner's Inquest isn't designed to find out who's responsible for a patient's death – so what is it actually for?

Gillian Gadsby & Rachael Bewers break down what a Coroner's Inquest really investigates, how it differs from a medical negligence claim, and what families need to know if they're facing one.

Clip taken from Series 5 Episode 2 of the Medical Negligence Matters podcast.

Bile duct injuries are the most common complication of cholecystectomies (gallbladder removals), affecting up to 1.4% of these procedures.

This is still thankfully rare, but with the NHS estimated to perform around 66,000 cholecystectomies per year, that means over 900 patients will sustain bile duct injuries annually.

An injury to a bile duct or the overall biliary system can have life-threatening consequences, often resulting in corrosive bile attacking other organs and structures in the body that aren’t designed to interact with it.

And although not all of these incidents are due to negligence, the fact that nearly 600 claims have been recorded in the past 20 years or so, it is evident that more can be done to restrict the incidence of these serious injuries.

Gillian Gadsby & Tami Frankel, experienced clinical negligence solicitors at Gadsby Wicks, discuss when a delay in medical treatment becomes "significant" and potentially grounds for a negligence claim.

Clip from Series 1, Episode 7 of the Medical Negligence Matters podcast.