Head of Clinical Negligence
Crohn’s disease affects people of all ages and can be a long-term infection where parts of the digestive system become inflamed. If left untreated it can be life threatening and anyone showing symptoms may need surgery as a matter of urgency.
It is incredibly common and Crohn’s & Colitis UK new research shows that 1 in 123 people in the UK are living with this disease. Over a half a million individuals suffer with this condition in total, meaning that it is a growing issue that should be dealt with appropriately.
Failure to do so could prevent an uncontrolled perforation or rupture of the bowel and the subsequent development of an infection of sepsis. Over 11 million people are thought to die needlessly from sepsis in the world every year. Those who survive suffer from debilitating symptoms for many years.
Unfortunately, there are cases where people have delays to their diagnosis and the necessary treatment or been misdiagnosed. A delayed or incorrect diagnosis could equate to negligence and you may be able to bring a medical negligence claim against the GP, hospital/trust who were responsible. Our team could advise you with a free case assessment and a plan to help getting your life back on track – just reach out.
To find out how we can help if you've had a delayed Crohn's Disease diagnosis, get in touch with our team on 0808 239 6043 or
Our client had a routine operation to have polyps removed from his bowel. However, his bowel was damaged during the procedure, with part of it breaking down and forming a perforation (a hole). After waking from the anaesthetic, our client was in extreme pain and suffering with a swollen abdomen.
NHS treatment figures for June 2016 show that several key targets are being missed, including response times for ambulances and waiting times at A&E departments.
This week, The Independent reported on a woman who lost her seventh baby in February 2021 after doctors at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust delayed her caesarean section.
Crohn's & Colitis UK. (n.d.). New Research Shows Over 1 in 123 People in UK Living with Crohn's or Colitis. https://crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/news-stories/news-items/new-research-shows-over-1-in-123-people-in-uk-living-with-crohn-s-or-colitis
The UK Sepsis Trust. (n.d.). References and Sources. https://sepsistrust.org/about-sepsis/references-sources/
NHS. (n.d.). Crohn's Disease. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/crohns-disease/
Simpson Millar Solicitors. (n.d.). Medical Negligence Solicitors. /medical-negligence-solicitors/
European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO). (2021). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life and healthcare of patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A retrospective study. https://academic.oup.com/ecco-jcc/article-abstract/15/2/203/5871943
Simpson Millar Solicitors. (n.d.). Interim Payments in Personal Injury Claims Explained. /personal-injury-solicitors/understanding-interim-payments/
Kate has extensive experience both in leadership and in the field of Personal Injury. She has 10 years of experience in Clinical Negligence where she handled a wide range of client files as well as managing and growing the team. For the last 16 years, Kate has worked in the area of Personal Injury, leading the team alongside managing a small caseload.
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