Sarah is here to help house buyers and sellers get to grips with the conveyancing process. This month, she discusses the pent-up demand that is driving a sharp spike in the property market… It has been a busy old month since my last blog, with an abundance of new enquiries Read more…
We are often approached by relatives of injured people who are seeking compensation for psychiatric injury caused by witnessing the injury or death of their family members which was caused by negligent medical care. In clinical negligence claims, the law makes a distinction between ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ victims. Essentially, only Read more…
The second part of our blog looking at the public apology for Pelvic Mesh injury victims. Specialist centres The report also recommends that specialist centres should be set up to provide treatment for those affected by pelvic mesh. Too often, we see clients pushed from pillar to post in their Read more…
We have represented many women and their families who have suffered as a result of pelvic mesh implants. These clients suffered life-changing injuries after surgery for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse and have fought harrowing battles as a result of their injuries, against chronic pain, ongoing incontinence and infection. Read more…
Our clinical negligence team is welcoming news that the adverse consequences of using pelvic mesh are finally being recognised. The Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review, chaired by Baroness Julia Cumberlege, was published yesterday, setting out recommendations to support affected women. Clinical negligence expert, Suzanne Atter, said: “I have Read more…
An insightful report was published yesterday that brings hope for those who suffered avoidable harm from taking sodium valproate during pregnancy. In the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review, Baroness Cumberlege provided nine recommendations to help those affected. What is sodium valproate? It is a medicine prescribed to individuals Read more…
Yesterday, a report entitled ‘First Do No Harm’ finally garnered national headlines for thousands of women who have suffered as a result of pelvic mesh surgery. The Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review, chaired by Baroness Julia Cumberlege, set out recommendations to provide support to affected women and reduce Read more…
We are welcoming three new senior members of staff who have all taken up their positions during lockdown, proving home working is no barrier to progress. The trio has been appointed to strengthen our personal legal services and support teams, enhancing the childcare, clinical negligence and accounts departments respectively. New Read more…
Sarah is here to help house buyers and sellers get to grips with the conveyancing process. This month, she discusses the pent-up demand that is driving a sharp spike in the property market… It has been a busy old month since my last blog, with an abundance of new enquiries Read more…
These are uncertain and worrying times, but as Hannah Montague highlights, the disruption to our usually busy lives means there’s no excuse for putting off making a will or Power of Attorney… The ongoing pandemic has prompted many of us to reflect upon our own mortality and the importance of Read more…