Colorectal Cancer Litigation

By Mr James Hill, Clinical Professor of Colorectal Surgery

Posted 01 July 2021

5 Minute Read

Two doctors reviewing medical images together, representing collaboration and the medico-legal complexities of colorectal cancer litigation.

Tags:

  • Delayed Diagnosis
  • Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
  • Causation
  • Breach and Causation
  • Unrecoverable Costs
  • Cost-Effective Litigation

Expert Disciplines:

  • Colorectal Surgery

About The Author

Mr James Hill

Clinical Professor of Colorectal Surgery

Mr James Hill is a Clinical Professor of Colorectal Surgery at Manchester Royal Infirmary, where he has worked since 1995. He trained in Bristol, Manchester, and Harvard, and served as President of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain & Ireland (2017–18). He is active in national colorectal research and clinical trials. Mr Hill has over 15 years of experience in medico-legal work, mainly for claimants, and is experienced in preparing Joint Statements.

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