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The myths of ‘rising NHS compensation costs’ and ‘the increasingly litigious society’

Listening to the BBC Radio 5 breakfast show yesterday morning I was disappointed to hear some of the comments made by Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, introduced as a senior medico-legal adviser...

May 3, 2018
Opinion

Large scale neurology patient recall sparks concern in Northern Ireland

News that the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust has recalled 2,500 neurology patients, including children, for a case review 2,500 will no doubt be of huge concern to those...

May 2, 2018
Blog

What is a Never Event in the NHS?

The NHS defines Never Events as 'serious, largely preventable patient safety incidents that should not occur if relevant preventive measures have been put in place.' There were 445 never events...

May 2, 2018
Opinion
  • legal-help

Balancing life as a solicitor and a mother | Legal Careers

In 2012 I joined the ranks of a working solicitor mum when my son was born. At the time it crossed my mind whether I should consider becoming a stay...

May 2, 2018
Opinion
  • asbestos
  • mesothelioma

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organisation Annual Conference 2018

The impact of Asbestos Asbestos is a fibrous material which was extensively used in the UK from the 1900’s, due to its huge versatility and ability to be moulded into...

April 25, 2018
Blog

When an enforced sale following a divorce may actually benefit both parties

For various personal and practical reasons, the family home is generally the central and most sought after asset in matrimonial disputes. In some circumstances, the best and only solution is...

April 25, 2018
Opinion

Legal Aid “Process Made better” for Victims of Domestic Violence

Legal Aid was established to assist individuals who would otherwise be unable to afford legal presentation and access to the court system. However, there has been a few reforms which...

April 24, 2018
Opinion

The Perfect Photo of a Pothole

I act for a number of clients who suffer personal injuries after tripping due to defects on the footpath and road. A local council will usually have a duty to…

April 23, 2018
Blog
  • disrepair

What’s so illegal about a bed in a shed?

Beds in sheds are sub-par housing (sheds, garages, shelters) prevalent in London, thanks to the desperate shortage of decent housing. Often they’re unlawfully small, mismanaged, overcrowded, suffering from disrepair and…

April 23, 2018
Opinion

WHEN MURDER INVESTIGATIONS GO WRONG – A Defence Lawyer’s perspective – part 1

The unprecedented number of murders in London have led to much comment about the cause of such violence on our street (see Caroline Liggins comment). However, we should also consider...

April 17, 2018
Opinion

Fixed Fee Future: The fate of disrepair claims

With the use of private rented accommodation continuing to rise yearly, it is a concern as to whether landlords are maintaining accommodation to a habitable standard as the law requires....

April 16, 2018
Opinion

Punishing young offenders – where did it go wrong?

What is really going on out there with young people? Why is there such violence and resulting deaths? I attended the Youth Court some months ago with a young client...

April 16, 2018
Opinion

Are you safe in the private health care sector?

The Care Quality Commission have just released their latest inspection report on the state of care in independent acute hospitals. The fact that the Care Quality Commission is tasked with…

April 13, 2018
Blog

A “non party” who assists in the breach of the terms of a freezing order can be liable for conspiracy

Background and the Ablyazov litigation The case is rooted in the Ablyazov litigation that took place between 2009 and 2012. From 2005 until 2009, Mr Ablyzov was the chairman and...

April 13, 2018
Blog
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  • representation

Bringing claims on behalf of minor claimants

Litigation Friend Infants cannot legally pursue a claim themselves as they lack the necessary legal capacity. Instead, a litigation friend needs to be appointed to represent the injured child and...

April 12, 2018
Opinion

Potholes: the beast of roads

Last month, we had severe travel disruption caused by treacherous icy and snowy road conditions. This month, we are relieved with spring finally making its appearance, however, road users are...

April 12, 2018
Opinion

The Indefinite Wait for a Fairer and More Generous Legal Aid System

“The Government should introduce a significantly simpler and more generous scheme for legal aid.” Among the observations and recommendations in the Bach Commission’s ‘The right to justice’ report published last...

April 12, 2018
Opinion

Could the Spring Statement of 2018 hint towards a brighter future for NHS funding?

Philip Hammond has signalled that there may be ‘headroom’ for NHS spending later this year after public finance figures suggest that his targets are realistic and likely to be achieved....

April 12, 2018
Opinion

Discount rate in personal injury claims. All change!

Compensation is to put an injured person back in the position he/she would have been had the accident not occurred. For persons who have suffered life-changing injuries, there can many...

April 11, 2018
Opinion

Obesity – A Growing Problem

It was reported that obesity-related admissions to hospitals has doubled in four years in England. This should be of little surprise as obesity within the general population has been increasing...

April 11, 2018
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