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| COMMERCIAL PROPERTY  RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING DEFENCE ADVOCACY FAMILY & CHILD CARE PERSONAL INJURY WILLS & PROBATE CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE INDUSTRIAL DISEASE CIVIL LITIGATION DRIFFIELD OFFICE BRIDLINGTON OFFICE 
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Our Case Studies Medical mistakes lead to the unnecessary death of a newborn baby at the Hull Royal Infirmary. Ms Cook found out she was pregnant in July 2004. During a routine antenatal scan it was discovered that her son, Bradley, had a condition called gastroschicis (part of his bowel was located outside his body). She was reassured that this could be rectified once Bradley was delivered. At 09.41 on 1.2.05, Bradley was born. Shortly thereafter, an operation was carried out to place the bowel back into the abdominal cavity in one attempt, rather than doing this gradually in stages. Following surgery Bradley’s condition deteriorated significantly, but there was an unreasonable delay in recognising this. By the time a further operation was performed at 15.00 on 2.2.05 it was too late, Bradley unfortunately died at 21.43. As a result of Bradley’s sub-standard care, Ms Cook developed psychiatric injury attributable to the shocking events she witnessed. This is known as a secondary victim claim and can be quite difficult to prove. Following detailed investigations by Williamsons Solicitors, supportive expert evidence was obtained to show that Bradley’s care was inappropriate, that this had caused his death and Ms Cook’s observation of the shocking events had caused her ongoing psychiatric injury. Initially, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust denied they were at fault. After issuing court proceedings, an admission was obtained in respect of the claim for Bradley’s Estate and a settlement of £13,500 agreed. However, no admissions were made as to Ms Cook’s secondary victim claim. Eventually, the Defendant accepted the strength of her case and a further settlement of £11,000 was reached. We acted for Ms Cook under a Legal Aid certificate (also called Public Funding), at no cost to her. If you would like us to help you, just send us a quick e-mail, pop in to see us or call our free telephone number – 0800 298 6013. We offer a free first interview, so you have nothing to lose!
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