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Posted on: 22 Sept 2022

The Most Dangerous Playgrounds in the UK

Our personal injury team have gathered data on reported accidents and complaints in relation to equipment safety at public playgrounds since 2019. Find out where some of the most dangerous playgrounds can be found, where you will want to be especially vigilant.

Posted on: 16 Sept 2022

Manual Handling Injuries | Safety Checklist

We outline some of the steps you can take to ensure your safety when manually handling items or loads at work, as well as what your employer should be doing to protect you and your colleagues.

Posted on: 16 Sept 2022

Operation Marksman: Humberside Police reopen investigation into Alleged Child Grooming Gang

Operation Marksman was originally launched in Spring 2019 to investigate several allegations made by 2 teenage girls in the city. Despite 34 arrests, 200 digital devices ceased, and 100,000 text messages reviewed, no charges or convictions were made.

Posted on: 15 Sept 2022

“Significant Failings” Left Children Vulnerable to Sexual Abuse in Oldham

In November 2019, Oldham Council commissioned a review into safeguarding practices in the area. This came after numerous allegations were made that the council had known about local grooming gangs and made efforts to cover this up.

Posted on: 13 Sept 2022

Calls to Challenge Panel Decisions After Injured Soldier was Belittled by Panel

It’s been widely reported that a military officer with 26 years of service was the victim of derogatory and insulting remarks during a consultation with a civilian panel advising the Ministry of Defence on his Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) claim.

Posted on: 13 Sept 2022

Case Study: Residential Placement Secured for Child in an Unsuitable School

We helped a child’s parents bring a judicial review and a positive ending in a case where the Local Authority were failing to provide suitable education.

Posted on: 12 Sept 2022

Former Schoolteacher is Sentenced After Sexual Abuse Confession

Peter Jenkins, also known as Peter Greenham, sexually abused four young girls between 1984 and 2005. But his crimes didn’t come to light until January 2020 when he suddenly confessed to having carried out the horrific abuse.

Posted on: 09 Sept 2022

Can I Claim for Complications Caused by an IVC Filter Fracture?

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filters are tiny medical devices that are implanted in a vein. They are usually used to prevent blood clots travelling from your legs or pelvis to the lungs. IVC Filters are often used in the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE).

Posted on: 08 Sept 2022

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: 07 Sept 2022

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: 07 Sept 2022

Case study: £120,000 Compensation for Delivery Driver Injured at Work

Our client was working as a delivery driver and a step at the back of her van gave way causing her to fall and suffer multiple injuries. See how we achieved compensation for her, for future care and treatment.

Posted on: 06 Sept 2022

Changes to Abuse Law for Non-Fatal Strangulation and Suffocation Offences

Abusers who use strangulation or suffocation as a form of intimidation or control could now face up to five years in prison under new non-fatal strangulation and suffocation charges.

Posted on: 02 Sept 2022

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: 01 Sept 2022

How Does the NHS Plan to Tackle Ambulance Delays?

As part of its Long Term Plan, the NHS has set out ambitions to eliminate existing ambulance handover delays. This refers to amount of time it takes for a patient to be transferred from ambulance paramedics to hospital staff.

Posted on: 30 Aug 2022

Can I Claim Compensation for a Delay in Crohn’s Disease Diagnosis?

There are sadly cases where people have delays to their Crohn's Disease diagnosis and the necessary treatment, or have been misdiagnosed. Our team could help you bring a medical negligence claim against the GP or hospital/trust who were responsible.

Posted on: 19 Aug 2022

Victims of Infected Blood Scandal to Receive £100,000 Compensation

After decades of campaigning, the government has this week announced that it will be offering £100,000 in compensation to around 4,000 victims of the infected blood scandal.

Posted on: 15 Aug 2022

Convicted Former Sports Coach Faces new Sexual Abuse Charges

Michael Green, who is now 80 years old, was already serving a prison sentence for sexual offences when he was found guilty of further abuse towards young boys as far back as fifty years ago.

Posted on: 15 Aug 2022

Compensation Secured for Support Worker Injured in Fall

We helped a support woman achieve compensation after she fractured her elbow whilst working as a support worker at a commercial care home. She was pushed and fell from a terrace down a wall and suffered serious injuries.

Posted on: 12 Aug 2022

Former Rhydd Court School Teachers Face Child Abuse Charges

Following investigations by West Mercia Police, eight former teachers have this month appeared in Court to face charges of child cruelty and sexual abuse. They are accused of assaulting, neglecting and ill-treating pupils at Rhydd Court School in Malvern, Worcester between 1979 and 1991.

Posted on: 09 Aug 2022

What are the Most Common Causes of Delivery Driver Accidents?

As the demands on delivery drivers become greater, we are unfortunately seeing an increase in the number of work-related accidents taking place both on roads and in delivery premises. See what the most common causes of these are.

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