The Personal Injury People

The Personal Injury People Specialist personal injury solicitors supporting clients across England and Wales.

Not every case of tooth decay results from a dentist's negligence. However, you may have grounds for a dental negligence...
04/06/2026

Not every case of tooth decay results from a dentist's negligence.

However, you may have grounds for a dental negligence claim if your dentist's failures caused or worsened the problem.

You may have a claim if:

Clear signs of decay were missed
- Your dentist failed to identify decay on an X-ray or during a physical examination that a competent dentist would have spotted.

Fillings were fitted poorly
- A filling was fitted incorrectly, leaving a gap where new decay could form (secondary caries). Or decay wasn't properly removed before the filling was placed.

Delayed treatment occurred
- Your dentist noted decay but waited too long to treat it, allowing it to worsen and require more serious intervention like root canal treatment or extraction.

01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

June marks Pride Month, celebrating LGBTQ+ communities and the ongoing journey towards equality, acceptance, and inclusion for all.

We're proud to support diversity and inclusion in everything we do, and we stand with the LGBTQ+ community this month and always.

Happy Pride to everyone celebrating!

Cancer misdiagnosis occurs when a healthcare professional fails to identify cancer or incorrectly diagnoses a different ...
28/05/2026

Cancer misdiagnosis occurs when a healthcare professional fails to identify cancer or incorrectly diagnoses a different condition. The consequences can be devastating.

Early detection is key to successfully treating many types of cancer. Delays or errors in diagnosis prevent timely treatment, allowing cancer to progress to more advanced stages where treatment options are limited, and survival rates drop.

Where misdiagnosis still happens 👇

Initial consultations
- Dismissing symptoms, failing to refer for specialist investigation, or attributing cancer symptoms to less serious conditions.

Medical tests
- Not ordering appropriate scans, biopsies, or blood tests when symptoms warrant investigation.

Interpretation of results
- Misreading X-rays, CT scans, MRI results, or pathology reports. Missing clear signs of malignancy that a competent professional would identify.

Common types of misdiagnosed cancers:
• Breast cancer
• Bowel cancer
• Lung cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Skin cancer (melanoma)

Delayed diagnosis can mean the difference between curative treatment and palliative care. If negligence played a role, you deserve answers and accountability.

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If you've been the victim of negligent dental treatment, knowing the right steps to take can make all the difference.🔹St...
26/05/2026

If you've been the victim of negligent dental treatment, knowing the right steps to take can make all the difference.

🔹Step 1: Make a complaint immediately

Record as much information as possible: the dentist or professional involved, anyone present who could act as a witness, dates, and treatment details.
Complain directly to the practice manager. Check their complaints procedures for time limits (typically running from the date of treatment). You may be able to resolve the issue directly.

🔹Step 2: Escalate if unresolved

If you're unhappy with the practice's response:
NHS treatment: Contact your local Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Private treatment: Contact the Dental Complaints Service (DCS), run by the General Dental Council (GDC). It's a free service for private dental care complaints.

🔹Step 3: Seek legal advice

If you believe you've suffered because of negligent dental treatment, speak with a medical negligence specialist.

Time limits apply to dental negligence claims, so seeking advice early protects your rights.

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This Dementia Action Week (18th-24th May), Alzheimer's UK is raising awareness of the importance of early diagnosis for ...
21/05/2026

This Dementia Action Week (18th-24th May), Alzheimer's UK is raising awareness of the importance of early diagnosis for people affected by dementia.

Research shows that traumatic brain injuries can increase the risk of developing dementia later in life. A single severe head injury or repeated concussions can have long-term neurological consequences that don't appear for years or even decades.

When dementia follows a preventable injury, families face not only the heartbreak of watching their loved one decline but also the knowledge that it could have been avoided.

🔗 Learn more about head injury and dementia claims: https://bit.ly/3QHRSas

This May, Action for Brain Injury Week shines a light on the often-unseen experiences of families affected by childhood ...
19/05/2026

This May, Action for Brain Injury Week shines a light on the often-unseen experiences of families affected by childhood acquired brain injury.

The Child Brain Injury Trust highlights the importance of this campaign, noting that in the UK, a child or young person acquires a brain injury every 15 minutes.

This year's theme, "Isolation after Acquired Brain Injury," addresses the struggles and strengths families experience during recovery.

Not every brain injury at birth is preventable, but if something about your pregnancy, birth, or your child's early care doesn't seem right, it's okay to revisit it and seek answers.

💙 Join the conversation and help raise awareness. On Friday, 22 May, look out for landmarks across the UK lighting up for ABI Week.

💙 Happy International Day of Families from our team.
15/05/2026

💙 Happy International Day of Families from our team.

For many of our clients, the psychological impact of serious injury is just as significant as the physical harm.When som...
14/05/2026

For many of our clients, the psychological impact of serious injury is just as significant as the physical harm.

When someone is seriously injured, their family experiences trauma too. Parents caring for children with birth injuries, partners supporting spouses with brain damage, and children watching parents struggle with chronic pain.

If you're pursuing a personal injury claim, don't dismiss your psychological injuries. They matter.

💚 Take action for your mental health this week and every week.

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To successfully claim compensation for a car accident, you need to prove someone else was partly or wholly responsible f...
07/05/2026

To successfully claim compensation for a car accident, you need to prove someone else was partly or wholly responsible for your injuries.

The more evidence you provide, the easier and quicker it may be to secure the compensation you deserve.

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Making a compensation claim for personal injury can feel complex and overwhelming. That's where we come in.Making a clai...
05/05/2026

Making a compensation claim for personal injury can feel complex and overwhelming. That's where we come in.

Making a claim can be lengthy, and you'll have many questions. We're on hand to help and make the process as stress-free as possible.

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