Legal Articles, Case Studies & News

Announcing Our Partnership with Brake for Safer Roads and Road Victim Support

We are happy to announce our partnership with Brake, the road safety charity, to support its work caring for bereaved and injured road crash victims and campaigning for safe roads for all. As well as supporting the charity with funding, our dedicated road traffic and catastrophic injury teams will also get involved with Brake’s campaigns and projects, helping the charity to raise awareness for road safety throughout the year.

A complete culture shift is needed if we’re to eradicate abuse in the workplace

Hywel Thomas discusses the need to change workplace culture to stop abuse. He mentions many cases of sexual harassment and assault in different jobs like fast food, TV, retail, health, and government. There's a common problem of hiding these issues and not helping victims.

How high profile ‘Revenge Porn’ cases in raising awareness of a growing issue

The internet has revolutionised the way people work, shop, and socialise. It plays a fundamental role in day-to-day life, and its benefits for businesses and individuals alike are far reaching. However, like most technological advances, it’s not without its dark side.

How we Obtained Compensation for a Client who was Abused by a Priest as a Teenager

Mr. J was groomed and sexually abused by a priest from the Diocese of Newcastle and Hexham, starting at age 16. The abuse led to significant personal challenges, including an addiction. Years later, he disclosed the abuse, and after approaching a legal team in 2022, successfully secured a compensation of £30,000 in 2023.

Law firm tackles 560 mile walk to raise funds for national abuse charity

The abuse team at leading law firm Simpson Millar has raised a total of £600 for The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC), after walking more than 560 miles – smashing their original 458.4 mile target, which is the distance between all of the law firm’s offices and the charity’s offices.

How we helped get compensation for a Survivor of Abuse at Caldicott Preparatory School

We were approached by our client (Mr K) who attended Caldicott Preparatory school as a weekly boarder from the mid 60s to early 70s, to help him get justice for abuse that he suffered at the school.

Family says ‘lack of accountability’ left woman with eating disorder ‘at risk and vulnerable’

The family of a woman who died in a house fire in Blackpool in 2019 have today said a ‘lack of accountability’ combined with a lack of understanding and training about eating disorders across the local NHS trust and the local authority had left her ‘at risk and vulnerable’.

Sussex mum launches Crowd Justice Campaign to fight for school fees owed by Local Authority

A mother from East Sussex has launched a Crowd Justice campaign to raise funds to fight an appeal by East Sussex County Council over fees owed for her son’s special educational school fees, after a Education Tribunal Judge found that the Local Authority had acted unreasonably in defending the case.

Understanding CICA Claims

If you’ve experienced physical or sexual abuse, it is sometimes possible to make a claim for compensation directly from the abuser, their employer or other responsible party. However, if these options aren’t available to you and there are no alternative methods for you to seek justice, you may be able to make a claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.

‘Transparency needed’ over Sea King Helicopter cancer links

Specialist military claims lawyers have today called for greater transparency over a link between cancer and exposure to the exhaust gases and fumes generated by the now retired Sea King Helicopter.

Former head teacher convicted of historical sexual abuse at Kent public school

Russell Tillson was found guilty of offences at Tonbridge School

Council ordered to pay more than £7000 over specialist school legal battle

What to do if your child’s SEND School Closes

Help securing your child’s education in line with their Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

Former churchman sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to child sex abuse

Lawyers say conviction shows ‘desperate need’ for Church redress scheme.

Children’s rights Lawyers urge politicians to reconsider making ‘care experience’ a protected characteristic

Welsh Government responds to recommendations made by the Children, Young People and Education Committee

Family’s grief following death of woman at Nottingham hostel

Inquest heard of multiple failings in care received by Stacey Macdonald

Yours in Scouting Campaign: Improving Safeguarding within the Scouts

We were recently contacted by Yours in Scouting in relation to their campaign to improve the safeguarding structure of the Scout Association in order to provide greater protection for its members.

Church of England announces redress scheme for abuse survivors

The Church of England has announced plans to launch a scheme that will provide compensation and support to people who experienced physical, emotional or spiritual abuse by someone representing the Church. Hywel Thomas, one of our expert abuse team gives his views.

Coroner raises red flags over A&E staff power to detain patients in crisis

The Senior Coroner for Brighton & Hove is to write to NHS England over concerns about the lack of power that some hospital staff have to stop patients who are at risk of suicide or self-harm from leaving Emergency Departments.

Loneliness Awareness Week 2023 - Connection Matters

Loneliness Awareness Week 2023 is between June 12th – June 18th. The theme this year is connection matters. One of our brilliant lawyers Katie Green has written an article to tell how she is going to support this.