The recent Kirkup report, chaired by Dr Bill Kirkup CBE, found that up to 45 babies may have survived if they had received better care at East Kent NHS Hospitals Trust. The report uncovered a clear pattern of sub-optimal care that led to significant harm, and said families were ignored. Read more…
Many parents find themselves in the unfortunate position where social care will not allow them to go home or remain at home with their child due to concerns about the child’s welfare. This is often the case where a previous child has been removed from the parents’ care and they Read more…
After the long winter we are now hoping that it’s time for the sun to shine with many of us will be booking holidays and aiming to “get fit for summer”. As a consequence of this, the number of accidents occurring in gyms and fitness centres inevitably increases. An active Read more…
Even if your exposure to asbestos was a number of years ago, you still may be able to claim compensation if you have been diagnosed as suffering from an asbestos related condition such as: – Mesothelioma Asbestos related lung cancer Asbestosis Pleural Thickening Claims have even been successfully brought by Read more…
The dealmaking ability of one of our corporate law specialists is being recognised by regional awards celebrating the work of the legal and financial sector. Associate solicitor, Tom Haywood, is one of five talented individuals under 35 shortlisted for the Emerging Dealmaker of the Year accolade at the South Yorkshire Read more…
Normally, this is one of the first three questions that we are asked by injured people who enquire about bringing a claim. Clearly, there are many myths circulating about legal fees including that it is far too expensive to make a claim, so we hope this article will clarify the Read more…
Clients often say this when we tell them the value of their claim. They are usually right, which doesn’t surprise us because everyone is different and very similar injuries may result in very different financial outcomes depending on a number of factors including:- Compensation for the injury/injuries There are currently Read more…
Many people assume accidents at work happen to those working in heavy industrial environments such as steel fabrication and manufacturing roles. However, those are a small percentage of such claims. Work-related accidents can occur anywhere, anytime and are in most cases avoidable accidents. When you are at work, your employer Read more…
In the light of the tragic case of schoolboy Jack Lis who was killed as a result of a dog attack earlier this month, we review the law with regard to claiming compensation for injuries caused by such attacks. The UK is a dog-loving nation with an estimated 9 million Read more…
An often-overlooked element of a claim is the psychological damage that can be caused as a result of an accident. If psychological issues are not treated promptly, they can often cause more of an impact on a person’s life than the physical injuries ever have. Psychological injury can occur as Read more…