Case Studies

Each year AvMA deals with around 5,000 enquiries from people affected by medical accidents, many of whom are traumatised and are relieved that at last they have found a sympathetic organisation that understand what they are going through and can help them identify what to do next. Here are some case studies and quotes from clients which show how AvMA makes a difference to people in need, when they most need it:

For Chloe's case study - a little girl who died after the failure of a hospital to diagnose and treat meningitis, and the way the NHS dealt with her parents, click here

For the case study of Mr B, an elderly gentleman who died following damage caused by a poorly inserted feeding tube, and how the NHS tried to under compensate the family, click here

For Ruth's story of her family's experience after poor management of her first child's delivery left him severely disabled, click here

To read about the heroic efforts of the parents of Robbie Powell, to achieve justice in respect of his tragic and avoidable death and subsequent cover-ups, click here

QUOTES:

"if it were not for AvMA's goodwill, I might never have found out what happened to my dad"

"it was good to receive clear and compassionate communication - something we feel has been sorely missing in our ordeal"

"your assessment and advice was impartial, plausible and wholly credible...we shall be forever grateful for your positive assistance"

" thank you for your very thorough letter. Part of me feels as though a weight is beginning to be lifted"