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Posted on: 06 Oct 2021

What Happens to Compensation Awarded to a Child with Cerebral Palsy?

Cerebral Palsy compensation for a child can cover the cost of any specialist support, treatment and equipment they may need, such as a suitable place to live, a case manager, caring costs and physiotherapy.

Posted on: 01 Oct 2021

Inquest Finds Suicide of 14-Year-Old Girl Could Have Been Prevented

Simpson Millar’s Public Law team represented the family of teenager Mazielle Mackenzie at an Article 2* inquest investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, which concluded today at Preston Coroner’s Court following a five-day hearing.

Posted on: 01 Oct 2021

Check Yourself Regularly to Spot Breast Cancer Sooner

A woman in the UK is given the devastating news that they’ve got breast cancer every ten minutes. But if it’s detected early enough, breast cancer is treatable and you can make a full recovery.

Posted on: 29 Sept 2021

What is Institutional or Organisational Abuse?

Institutional abuse, also known as organisational abuse, is when an individual or group of individuals are neglected or suffer because of poor care practices within an organisation or care setting.

Posted on: 17 Sept 2021

Lifetime Specialist Support for Teen with Erb’s Palsy

Rosie Paffett was left with lifelong disabilities after being injured during her birth. We helped her get the specialist care, support and rehab she needs to live with her condition.

Posted on: 15 Sept 2021

Phil’s Story – Life after Losing His Leg in Motorcycle Accident

Our client, Phil, had a motorcycle accident after being hit by a car. He suffered serious injuries, and as a result had to have his right lower leg amputated.

Posted on: 10 Sept 2021

Can I Claim Against a Sports Club for a Serious Injury?

Absolutely! Sports clubs are responsible for making sure that any visitors or pupils to their premises are reasonably safe, and the club also has a duty of care to its employees as well.

Posted on: 09 Sept 2021

How to Prepare for a Remote Family Court Hearing

Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, online Hearings in family proceedings became the default position. As social distancing and safety restrictions relaxed, more Hearings started taking place face-to-face in Court buildings again, but there’s no doubt that remote Hearings are here to stay as well as the traditional ‘in person’ model.

Posted on: 06 Sept 2021

13-Year-Old Gets Access to Medication on Transport to School

In this Judicial Review case, we acted on a complex transport policy issue for A, a 13-year-old boy in Year 8 with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Posted on: 31 Aug 2021

NHS Should Improve Cauda Equina Care

A national plan to help patients with symptoms of Cauda Equina get timely treatment should be put in place, a new report has said.

Posted on: 17 Aug 2021

Children’s Home Manager Gets Compensation after Assault at Work

We helped a woman who was working at a children’s home claim compensation after she was assaulted at work and suffered long-term physical and mental injuries.

Posted on: 13 Aug 2021

Adapting Motorcycles for Disabled Riders following a Serious Injury

Being left with a disability after a motorcycle accident can be devastating, particularly if you feel you may never be able to ride again. But we want to help you to rebuild your life, and that means helping you get back on the road.

Posted on: 06 Aug 2021

More Speeding Drivers Causes Serious Injury Risk

More than half of drivers and motorcyclists broke the speed limit during 2020, so could riskier roads be a lasting legacy of lockdown? According to government data, 56% of cars broke the speed limit on 30mph roads last year, along with 58% of vans and 67% of motorcycles.

Posted on: 03 Aug 2021

Have You Received Treatment from Surgeon Paul Carter at Parkside Hospital?

Our Medical Negligence Solicitors are representing a woman after she had surgery under the care of a Surgeon at Parkside Hospital in Wimbledon, and are concerned that other patients may also have been given substandard treatment.

Posted on: 27 Jul 2021

Government Under Pressure to Tackle E-Scooter Risk

Recent weeks have seen more reports of deaths and serious injuries linked to e-scooters, and more pressure on ministers to take action. Reports of serious accidents involving e-scooters are becoming, sadly, all too common.

Posted on: 26 Jul 2021

Survivor of Child Sex Abuse Gets Closure and Compensation

Mr Wright was placed into care in the 1970s when he was a child, because of physical abuse in his family home. Sadly, while he was under the care of Leicestershire County Council, he was sexually abused.

Posted on: 22 Jul 2021

Ongoing Sports Abuse in Gymnastics and Ballet

Competitive sports such as gymnastics can involve tough training regimes, which can sadly mean that signs of abuse can go unnoticed, and many victims can be reluctant to speak out as they’re worried about it affecting their career prospects.

Posted on: 16 Jul 2021

6 Things You Should Know Before Taking Your Child On Holiday

As the school holidays quickly approach and travel corridors open, many parents are planning a long-awaited getaway with their children. For some this will be a break in the sun, for others it will be a long-overdue opportunity to see friends and family who live abroad.

Posted on: 15 Jul 2021

Whirlwind Mark 10 Helicopter Fumes Linked to Cancer

RAF personnel and helicopter crew who worked on Whirlwind Mark 10 helicopters may have been exposed to toxic exhaust fumes which could have increased their risk of developing cancer. Learn More

Posted on: 12 Jul 2021

Josh Owens: How I Became a British Superbike Racer

Josh Owens has progressed from British 125 and GP2 racing to British Superbike level in recent years and we at Simpson Millar are proud to have sponsored him throughout.

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