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Case Study: £150,000 Compensation for Medical Negligence Birth Injury

Our client was in hospital due to give birth to her child but when an emergency situation arose during the birth, a junior doctor decided to carry out an emergency forceps delivery.

What is Parental Alienation?

There’s no single definition of parental alienation, but it’s often characterised by the resident parent psychologically manipulating a child against the other parent. That way, the child aligns themselves with one parent’s views and takes their side.

£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.

Case Study: £150,000 Compensation for Accident at Work Claim

Our client was in his early 30s when he was injured while working in a factory. One day, he was required to change a box of material and in order to do so, he had to climb a ladder to reach the top of the box. As he was on the ladder, it slipped, causing him to fall from a height of around 5 to 6 feet to the floor.

Mental Capacity and Young People

The Mental Capacity Act applies to people who are aged 16 and over and protects people who lack the mental capacity to make their own decisions about various issues.

Is My GP/Doctor Insured?

GPs no longer have to pay for their own insurance cover every year; instead this will be backed by the UK government. Not everything is covered by the new scheme. Whether your GP is covered for any particular issue depends on what has happened.

Making a Compensation Claim for Meningitis

Meningitis can kill within hours. It’s not uncommon for a child or a family member who wasn’t diagnosed with meningitis and treated in time to die as a result.

Medical Negligence when Inquest says the Death Could have been Avoided

Dealing with the death of a loved one is difficult enough, but it’s even harder if there is concern or a suggestion that their death could have been avoided.

Is There a Time Limit on When I Can Make a Medical Negligence Claim?

If you’re thinking about making a Medical Negligence Claim, then it’s better to act sooner, rather than later because there is actually a time limit in place. So, you’re probably now thinking, what is the time limit for making a medical negligence claim?

What Support do Pupils with Down’s Syndrome Need at School?

As with any child, the education support a child/ young person requires will vary, as it will depend on what provision is required to meet their needs. For children with Down's Syndrome we explore what could be needed.

How to Appeal to the SEND Tribunal

If your child has Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), adequate provision for them must be made for them at their school. When parents are unhappy with a decision made on their child’s behalf by their Local Authority, they have the right to appeal to the SEND Tribunal.

Manchester City Launch Child Abuse Compensation Scheme

Manchester City Football Club has launched a new redress scheme to award compensation to victims of historical child sexual abuse, in what’s the first move of its kind in British sport.

School Admission Appeals – What Happens When Your Child’s School Placement Doesn’t Meet Their Needs?

Explore how Simpson Millar's expert Education Law team assists families in challenging unfair school admissions. Learn about the appeals process, criteria, and real success stories. Get professional guidance for your child's educational needs.

EHCP Working Document Process Explained

The EHCP working document paperwork process is an important part of any appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Tribunal against the contents of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Learn More

What to Do if Your Child’s Medical Condition wasn’t Diagnosed

Does a SEND Child Need a Waking Day Curriculum?

When making an appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) First-Tier Tribunal for a residential school placement, a point which is often in dispute is whether the child or young person’s needs require a ‘Waking Day Curriculum’.

How to Appeal an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

If you’ve received a final EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) and you aren’t happy with its contents or the placement named, there are steps you can take.

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.

What a Good Education, Health and Care Plan Should Look Like

A good Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC) should be clear, concise, understandable and accessible to education providers and practitioners, as well as the parents, child or young person.

Can I Get Compensation for Historic Abuse?

If you were abused as a child and have since become an adult, you might still be able to claim compensation for the abuse.