A&E did not get the basics right - my son's life was ruined at 32
Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows.
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"The hospital didn't get the basics right and my son has paid a terrible price – it's ruined his life."
— Stephen Coppock , Other
"Oli's case illustrates how preventable errors within the NHS can have devastating and life-changing consequences for individuals and their families."
— Tanzeela Aslam , Other
Key People
Oli Coppock is a man who suffered life-altering health complications following a failure to receive proper medical care.
Stephen Coppock is the father of Oli Coppock and has voiced his family's distress over the treatment his son received.
Tanzeela Aslam is the head of medical negligence at Express Solicitors, representing Oli Coppock in his case.
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Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows.
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