Kate Campbell-Gunn, Senior Associate at Personal Injury Pal, is leading a highly sensitive clinical negligence claim involving the failure to diagnose bowel cancer in a young, working mother of two children. The claim is brought against two GPs and a Trust, with disputed breach allegations. However, causation appears strong, with expert evidence suggesting that earlier, reasonable treatment would likely have saved her life.
meticulous legal work, a full admission of liability has been secured against one of the GP defendants, moving the proceedings toward settlement. With robust expert evidence, the claim is expected to settle for over £1.75 million.
The settlement will encompass multiple factors, including:
- Dependency claims for the financial and emotional loss suffered by her family.
- Pain, Suffering, and Loss of Amenity (PSLA) for the months leading up to her death.
- Funeral expenses and associated costs.
- Pension loss and lost earnings.
- Medical and travel costs.
- Bereavement award for her husband.
- Loss of services claim due to her role as a mother and caregiver.
- Shortened life expectancy considerations.
Given the tragic nature of the case, Kate has handled the claim with great sensitivity, ensuring the family receives the justice and financial security they deserve. The analysis of life expectancy evidence was crucial, alongside an in-depth review of the radiological presentation of her tumors at various stages to determine the true causation picture.
As the claimant was a paramedic, her loss has had significant financial and emotional consequences for her family. Kate’s dedication to presenting the full scope of damages ensures that all aspects of the claim are accounted for, securing a fair and comprehensive settlement.
Kate Campbell-Gunn continues to work closely with experts and the claimant’s family to achieve a resolution that reflects the severity of the loss. Her meticulous approach ensures that the settlement properly addresses the family’s long-term financial security and emotional wellbeing.