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Posted on: 01 Oct 2020

Family Speaks of Heartache following Tragic and Preventable Death

The family of a vulnerable woman who was killed by her housemate while in supported accommodation have today spoken of their loss after an inquest found that her death could have been prevented if effective risk assessments had been carried out.

Posted on: 01 Oct 2020

Cauda Equina Syndrome Day: Causes and Symptoms

Cauda Equina Syndrome can occur when the nerves at the base of the spine are compressed. It can have a devastating impact on a person’s life, potentially causing life-changing injury, paralysis and incontinence if it’s not treated straight away.

Posted on: 25 Sept 2020

How Long Does an EHCP Take for a Child with SEND?

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, some of the legal requirements regarding EHCPs and the processes around them have been weakened since 1 May 2020.

Posted on: 18 Sept 2020

Christian Tuvi Statement

The family of 44-year-old territorial army member and engineer who was killed last year whilst carrying out engineering work at Waterloo Station are today remembering him on the anniversary of his death.

Posted on: 09 Sept 2020

World Sepsis Day: Healthcare Workers Must Recognise Sepsis Signs

Sepsis occurs when the body’s immune system “overreacts” to an infection and can lead to organ failure and sometimes death. Although it’s not always caused by medical negligence, it can be a factor contributing to some sepsis cases, which is often down to a lack of knowledge about the condition.

Posted on: 03 Sept 2020

£300,000 Compensation after Late Cervical Cancer Diagnosis

Our client’s late wife first began experiencing vaginal bleeding in 2012 and told her GP about her symptoms. She agreed she would have surgery. However, the procedure was cancelled on the day it was due to happen, whilst it was agreed to be rescheduled, this never happened.

Posted on: 25 Aug 2020

£80,000 Compensation for Sexual Abuse Survivor

We represented a man who was sexually abused as a child by his mother’s partner. Mr M suffered severe abuse over a 2-year period, which caused serious psychological problems.

Posted on: 19 Aug 2020

Injury Prevention Week: Preventing Injury at Work

Although the UK is one of the safest places in the world to work, more must be done to prevent avoidable workplace injuries.

Posted on: 18 Aug 2020

Rehabilitation Vital for Brain Injury Survivors

Providing for the mental health needs of brain injury victims is a big part of our work as Serious Injury Solicitors. A brain injury can have a huge emotional impact on a person, causing issues such as: Personality changes; Mood swings; Anxiety; Depression; Fatigue; Difficulty concentrating; Memory; A sense of loss.

Posted on: 17 Aug 2020

Rental E-scooters - A New Accident Risk on British Roads

Since last month, it’s been legal to ride rental e-scooters on roads in England and Wales, as the Government wants to encourage different ways of travelling during the Coronavirus pandemic. But the change has led to many safety concerns, as e-scooters can cause serious and life-changing injuries if they’re ridden dangerously.

Posted on: 05 Aug 2020

NHS Failings Causing Avoidable GBS Infections in Babies

Newborn babies are being put at risk of death or brain injury because NHS staff don’t always follow guidelines to prevent group B Streptococcus (GBS) infections.

Posted on: 28 Jul 2020

Claiming Medical Negligence Compensation for Hepatitis

If you develop Hepatitis C in a hospital, possibly because of a blood transfusion or an unsafe injection, then you may have grounds to claim compensation.

Posted on: 27 Jul 2020

£105,000 Compensation for Medical Negligence in Bowel Surgery

Our client had a routine operation to have polyps removed from his bowel. However, his bowel was damaged during the procedure, with part of it breaking down and forming a perforation (a hole). After waking from the anaesthetic, our client was in extreme pain and suffering with a swollen abdomen.

Posted on: 22 Jul 2020

Why We Support Child Brain Injury Trust

We are proud to be the Legal Support Partner in Yorkshire and Humberside for the Child Brain Injury Trust, also known as CBIT. We have supported the charity since 2020 because we truly believe in everything they do, and we want to help.

Posted on: 22 Jul 2020

Year 12 Students Asked to Leave because of Exam Results

The reality of the end of Year 12 for all students normally includes a set of internal exams. This helps the school or college to have a better understand of how well pupils have coped with the transition from GCSE to A Level work, and helps inform the process of providing predicted grades to universities.

Posted on: 09 Jul 2020

Exceptional Case Funding for Special Education Tribunal Appeals

Legal Aid for First Tier Tribunal Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) appeals is only available through the telephone gateway. This is known as ‘legal help’ and only covers the preparation of a SEND appeal up until the final hearing.

Posted on: 07 Jul 2020

£160,000 Compensation for Missed Diagnosis of Dislocated Shoulder

Our client fell on to his left shoulder and went straight to the A&E department. X-rays showed he had sustained a fracture and he was sent home with a sling and analgesia.

Posted on: 25 Jun 2020

What Does Causation Mean?

Causation is a term you may hear during a medical negligence claim. It’s when a patient’s health problems can be linked to substandard medical treatment.

Posted on: 24 Jun 2020

£30,000 Compensation for Trip and Fall in Car Park

Tracey Richardson tripped over an indent and stone in a car park when returning to her car after work. She fell and landed on her wrist and suffered injuries to her left wrist and left foot.

Posted on: 19 Jun 2020

All you need to know about Family Law Solicitors

You don’t need a Family Law Solicitor to go to the Family Court about your child but it’s always best to get legal advice and support if you can, especially if your case is complicated. There is no substitute for expert legal advice and getting a Family Solicitor to represent you in Family Court will always be better than going into Court alone.

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