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Opinion  |  15:01:24
When should a coroner hold an inquest into a death?
In certain circumstances, a coroner will hold an inquest into the circumstances giving rise to a death. In this blog, Ali Cloak from our Inquests team considers when a coroner ought to open an inquest and what the initial process entails.
Opinion  |  15:01:24
Inquests: what happens after the inquest hearing?
This is the latest blog in our series on inquests, with Ali Cloak considering what happens after the Coroner concludes the inquest investigation.
Case Study  |  08:01:24
Mesothelioma Claim against Newcastle Shipyards (Vickers Armstrongs)
Vickers-Armstrongs was one of the most important warship manufacturers in the world and had shipyards at Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria and the Naval Yard on the River Tyne.
Opinion  |  02:01:24
Paralysis following spinal surgery – what happens when spinal cord monitoring during surgery isn’t managed properly?
Simon Elliman, partner and head of our medical negligence team, explains what you need to know about monitoring during spinal surgery.
Herd of cows in North Wales countryside
Case Study  |  02:01:24
Our client Lisa’s experience of being attacked by cattle and bringing a claim
Lisa is a very experienced walker having completed mountain leader training. Lisa has also regularly led group walks and assisted the Rambler’s Association with organising walks too. In June 2019, Lisa was out walking...
Herd of cows in a field heading towards camera
Opinion  |  02:01:24
Attacks by cattle: how to avoid them and what to do if you’ve been injured by cows
When telling people that we have particular expertise in pursuing claims for people injured by animals, often eyebrows will be raised. Of course, there have been recent dog attacks causing fatal injuries to adults...
Case Study  |  04:12:23
£200,000 for a former apprentice carpenter joiner with sarcomatoid mesothelioma. Settled within 10 months of instructions.
Bob’s mesothelioma was discovered by chance after he was undergoing treatment for a skin cancer on his shoulder. His treatment required a CT scan which identified a pleural mass and pleural effusion. A biopsy...
Case Study  |  04:12:23
Compensation recovered for former carpenter following diagnosis of mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer
Gordon Donegan began experiencing symptoms of shortness of breath in March 2022. Investigations, including a biopsy, subsequently led to a diagnosis of mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer. Following his diagnosis, Mr Donegan contacted specialist asbestos...
Case Study  |  04:12:23
Estate of former Blaenau Gwent Borough Council plasterer recover compensation following death from mesothelioma
Dai was employed by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council between 1981/82 and 2000/01. Whilst Dai’s main trade was plastering, he frequently had to assist with other tasks in Council properties which were being refurbished...
Case Study  |  04:12:23
Compensation recovered for widow of former railway worker who died from mesothelioma
Specialist asbestos disease solicitor, Jennifer Seavor, was contacted by the family of the late Anthony Deacon following his death from mesothelioma in February 2021. Mr Deacon had been admitted to hospital at Christmas 2019...
Opinion  |  23:11:23
Negligent induction of labour leading to birth injury
Induction of labour is a well-established practice in the management of expectant women where delivery is required and there are clear NICE Guidelines (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) in place for medical staff. Hospital...
Opinion  |  23:11:23
Do we actually learn lessons from Inquiries?
With ever-increasing political pressure for answers, and drive hold publicly-funded institutions to account, there has been a growing demand to hold inquiries to seek answers, and importantly, learn from tragic events to stop something similar happening again.
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