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Posted on: 26 Jul 2022
Updated on: 18 Apr 2024

New Speed Limiters Could Reduce Road Collisions by 30 Percent

As of 6 July 2022, speed limiters – or Intelligent Speed Assistance systems – have become mandatory in all new vehicles sold in the European Union. Despite Brexit, the legislation could be applied in the UK to try and reduce the number of road traffic collisions.

Posted on: 09 Jan 2020
Updated on: 17 Apr 2024

Education Lawyers Urge Government to Speed Up Review on Isolation Booths

Commenting on the findings Dan Rosenberg of Simpson Millar who has represented the families of numerous teenagers impacted by the issue, including a girl with ASD who actually tried to kill herself whilst in an isolation booth, said it was a cause for ‘grave concern’.

Posted on: 14 May 2021
Updated on: 16 Apr 2024

Man with Brain Injury Wins Claim against Employer after Workplace Assault

Our client Tim (not his real name) was left with a life-changing brain injury after a serious assault at work, but with our help, he has managed to get the care, support and rehabilitation he needs to live with his injury.

Posted on: 10 Feb 2021
Updated on: 16 Apr 2024

Forklift Truck Safety and Accidents at Work

Mr T was working as an agency worker driving a forklift truck when he suffered injuries to his head, back and knee. He was using a 360 Excavator Machine to carry a load of heavy metal sheeting, but as he was trying to turn and manoeuvre, it overturned and rolled over, and he was tipped out of the truck through the window.

Posted on: 17 May 2022
Updated on: 16 Apr 2024

Acquired Brain Injury | Serious Injury Lawyer Supports Call for Evidence

Monday 16 – Sunday 22 May is Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Awareness Week and this year, the focus is on raising awareness of the frustrations that can come with having an “invisible disability”.

Posted on: 16 Apr 2024

Our Guide to Understanding Interim Payments

When you’re claiming compensation, the process can sometimes take longer than you’d planned. Whether it’s due to things taking longer in terms of settling on an amount, or if the process is just taking a while because of these services being overwhelmed, sometimes, things don’t go according to the timelines you expected.

Posted on: 12 Sept 2019
Updated on: 15 Apr 2024

Rev Canon David Tudor Investigated for Alleged Sexual Offences

The Rev Canon David Tudor of Canvey, Essex has been suspended as police carry out investigation into alleged sexual offences, and our specialist Abuse Solicitors are offering assistance to anyone who may have suffered sexual abuse by David Tudor.

Posted on: 08 Sept 2022
Updated on: 15 Apr 2024

Convicted Oldham Headteacher was Able to Sexually Abuse Boys in Plain Sight for Years

Christopher Pickup, a now 76-year-old retired teacher, sexually abused 19 pupils whilst working at two separate Oldham schools in the 1970s and 80s. The boys Pickup assaulted were all between the ages of eight and 11 at the time the abuse took place.

Posted on: 01 Jan 2022
Updated on: 15 Apr 2024

Abuse survivor speaks of ordeal following Surrey teacher’s conviction

A man who was molested on multiple occasions by one of his teachers whilst attending a prestigious private school in Surrey has spoken of his ordeal for the first time after his abuser was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Posted on: 10 Jan 2023
Updated on: 15 Apr 2024

Victim success in historic sexual abuse case against former church minister

A former church minister was recently found guilty and imprisoned for sexual assault on 6 boys. 25 years have passed since the abuse and one of the victims has died since. Cases like these show it’s possible to achieve justice, even for incidents that happened years ago.

Posted on: 18 Jan 2023
Updated on: 15 Apr 2024

South Wales Swimming Teacher Sentenced After “Campaign of Sexual Abuse”

Robert Rixon of Porthcawl abused girls as young as 11 at a swimming and lifeguarding club he ran at a local school. He’s now been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being charged with 29 counts of sexual assault.

Posted on: 31 Jul 2019
Updated on: 15 Apr 2024

Claims for Child Sex Abuse at Aston Hall Hospital

Our team of expert Child Abuse Solicitors would be interested to speak with survivors of abuse at Aston Hall Hospital in Derbyshire, as former patients are now claiming compensation from the Department of Health.

Posted on: 08 Aug 2018
Updated on: 12 Apr 2024

Simpson Millar Challenges Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Spending Reduced by £5m

Bristol City Council’s reduced Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) spending by £5m. We represented two families affected brought the legal action amidst ‘significant concerns’ that the council’s decision was unlawful.

Posted on: 17 Apr 2019
Updated on: 12 Apr 2024

£50,000 Compensation for Sexual Abuse in Local Authority Care

Our Abuse Claims Solicitor who specialises in historic child abuse cases, was instructed to represent a man who was sexually abused as a child whilst in the care of a Local Authority.

Posted on: 08 Oct 2019
Updated on: 12 Apr 2024

Education Lawyers Welcome Call to Improve SEND System

A stark report commissioned by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman released today has highlighted that families with children with SEND are facing lengthy delays and are being forced to fight for what their child is entitled to.

Posted on: 15 Feb 2019
Updated on: 12 Apr 2024

Local Authorities Failing Thousands of Children with Special Educational Needs

Local Authorities across England are ‘failing’ thousands of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) by missing the final transition Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) or statement deadline, causing ‘unnecessary’ confusion and distress to those affected.

Posted on: 16 Jun 2020
Updated on: 12 Apr 2024

Lack of Consistency about Educational Support after Covid-19

As we begin to see some schools opening up for some year groups, our Education Law Solicitors have seen growing concerns from parents who want to make sure that their children are getting the support they need. Especially from parents who have children with SEND or EHCPs in place.

Posted on: 14 Feb 2020
Updated on: 12 Apr 2024

Phase Transfer Deadline FAQs and Answers

15 February is an important date for you if your child has an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and is due to transfer to either the primary or secondary phase of their education.

Posted on: 08 Aug 2023
Updated on: 12 Apr 2024

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)

Posted on: 20 Mar 2023
Updated on: 12 Apr 2024

Everything You Need to Know about Education Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs)

We come across many frequently asked questions and misconceptions surrounding the assessment process for an EHCP, known as an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA). Jessica Wake from our nationally leading Education Law team tells you everything you need to know.

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