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Posted on: 10 Jun 2022
Updated on: 22 Feb 2024

Mid and South Essex Hospitals “Dismissing” Pregnant Women’s Concerns

This week, The Independent reported on a woman who lost her seventh baby in February 2021 after doctors at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust delayed her caesarean section.

Posted on: 07 Nov 2022
Updated on: 22 Feb 2024

£140,000 Compensation for Head, Neck and Shoulder Injuries plus FND After an Accident at Work

Our client was working as an HGV driver when he was struck by a falling branch on the head, neck and shoulder which caused him to suffer a serious injury and to develop the debilitating condition FND (Functional Neurological Disorder). He got in touch with our expert Personal Injury Solicitors, and after listening to his story, we felt he had a strong claim for compensation.

Posted on: 07 Sept 2022
Updated on: 22 Feb 2024

Injured Worker Secures £187,300 After Machine Accident

A man was severely injured in an accident at work when his arm was crushed in a malfunctioning machine. His life will never be the same again, but we were able to secure the treatment he needed and the compensation he deserved.

Posted on: 31 Jan 2019
Updated on: 22 Feb 2024

How Do I Make Sure That My Child Lives With Me?

In the majority of situations, parents can agree between themselves where the children will live. If there is no dispute, then an application to Court is not required. If you are struggling to reach an agreement, there are certain options that should be considered, such as negotiation, mediation and other forms of dispute resolutions.

Posted on: 13 Aug 2019
Updated on: 21 Feb 2024

How Much Compensation is Awarded for Child Abuse?

There are two types of claim you can make for child abuse - a Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) claim or a civil claim against the defendant through the Courts. We show the amounts of compensation that can be awarded in both types of claims below.

Posted on: 06 Jun 2019
Updated on: 21 Feb 2024

How to Claim Compensation for Sexual Exploitation

When you first contact Simpson Millar, our dedicated enquiries team will discuss the initial details of your claim. You’ll then be allocated a specialist Abuse Claims Solicitor and we will send you a questionnaire to complete with details about your claim.

Posted on: 10 Apr 2019
Updated on: 21 Feb 2024

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.

Posted on: 18 Feb 2020
Updated on: 21 Feb 2024

Michael Walsh Medical Negligence Claims

Our Medical Negligence Solicitors are currently dealing with enquiries about shoulder surgeon Michael Walsh, and are offering a free consultation for patients treated by Michael Walsh at Spire Healthcare and Nuffield in Leeds.

Posted on: 21 Dec 2020
Updated on: 21 Feb 2024

Thousands of British Soldiers may have Undiagnosed Brain Injuries

The Sunday People reported in January 2020 that thousands of British soldiers who served in Afghanistan and Iraq could be suffering with undiagnosed traumatic brain injuries. This is following reports from experts from the Armed Forces Medical Services of brain injury summit at the Centre for Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London.

Posted on: 25 Aug 2020
Updated on: 21 Feb 2024

£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: 28 May 2019
Updated on: 21 Feb 2024

£8,000 Compensation for Medical Negligence in Cataract Surgery

Our client went into an NHS Hospital in England to undergo cataract and lens implant surgery but following the procedure, she experienced a reaction known as a “refractive surprise”, which caused an imbalance of vision between her eyes.

Posted on: 31 Aug 2021
Updated on: 21 Feb 2024

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 May 2019
Updated on: 20 Feb 2024

Child Arrangement Order Disputes

If you already have a Child Arrangement Order in place in England or Wales but are finding that the other person named in the Child Arrangement Order isn’t sticking to the terms it lays out, or you want to enforce a Child Arrangement Order, you should speak with one of our Family and Child Law Solicitors.

Posted on: 09 Sept 2021
Updated on: 19 Feb 2024

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: 02 Sept 2022
Updated on: 19 Feb 2024

Review Into Nottingham NHS Maternity Failings Begins

Following a joint investigation by the Independent and Channel 4 News which revealed repeated maternity failings at the Queen's Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital, an independent review led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden has been launched this week.

Posted on: 21 May 2019
Updated on: 16 Feb 2024

£350,000 Compensation in MOD Non Freezing Cold Injury Claim

Our client was diagnosed with a non freezing cold injury in his hands and feet, after an assessment at the Institute of Naval Medicine in Gosport. Learn how we were able to help him

Posted on: 10 Jan 2019
Updated on: 15 Feb 2024

How to Get a Child Arrangement Order

When a couple separate, there can sometimes be disputes over where the child or children will live. If the parents can’t agree, a Child Arrangement Order may be required from the Court to decide where the child will live and what contact they should have with the other parent.

Posted on: 01 Oct 2020
Updated on: 15 Feb 2024

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: 20 Oct 2021
Updated on: 15 Feb 2024

Can Using Forceps or a Vacuum In Delivery Cause Injuries to My Baby?

The birth of a baby is a joyous event, and midwives and obstetricians do everything they can to ensure a safe and normal delivery. But delivery can be hazardous, particularly for those going through their first pregnancy and labour.

Posted on: 11 Apr 2022
Updated on: 15 Feb 2024

Can I Stop my ex Taking my Child on Holiday?

With summer on its way, it’s natural to start thinking about holiday arrangements. If you are part of a separated couple with a child, it can be complicated when it comes to holidaying. If your ex has told you that they wish to take your child on holiday, but you aren’t entirely comfortable, here’s everything you need to know about your rights.

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