Court of Protection
When providing care for family members and loved ones, it is critical that their best interests are always taken into consideration. Families and loved ones may find themselves in a situation where they no longer have th
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Surgery Compensation Claims
Undergoing an operation is already a daunting event but, we are comforted in the knowledge that this should be the start of the road to recovery. Most often, that is the case but sometimes, patients come out of surgery a
Gynaecology Claims
Our clinical negligence team at Hennah Haywood Law have successfully settled many gynaecology negligence cases. Many become confused between the difference between obstetrics and gynaecology. Gynaecology deals with the f
Ophthalmic Negligence Claims
Eyesight is critically important to all that have it. Sometimes doctors can make mistakes which can lead to reduction of sight quality or even blindness. If you have suffered as a result of mistakes made on NHS or privat
Failure to Prevent Suicide Claims
It is upsetting when a family member commits suicide under any circumstances, but it is harder to take for those who are left behind when the suicide could have been prevented. If you have been affected due to the qualit
Defective Medical Device Claims
Despite rigorous testing of medical devices (such as pacemakers, orthopaedic implants, defibrillators, hip/knee replacements and surgical mesh) they can sometimes fail or be defective which proves not only dangerous but
What is Clinical Negligence
We all need medical assistance at certain stages of our lives. When seeking medical advice and treatment, we place our trust and health in the hands’ of the medical professionals. More often than not, we owe our lives to
Will Disputes and Contentious Probate
A will is a legal document that declares how you wish your assets to be distributed after you die.
Inheritance Act Claims
If you have been excluded from a will, have not been left as much or what you were expecting, or did not inherit due to the rules of intestacy, it may be possible to make a claim using the Inheritance Act.
Statutory Will Disputes
When an individual lacks the mental capacity to make a will, the Court of Protection (COP) can make a statutory will on their behalf. The court may also appoint a deputy to look after their affairs.