Articles in ‘Injury’ Category

So many of the mothers I represent say that they did not know what to expect, they did not know what they could ask for or, if they could refuse a treatment option being…

If you work on a farm, in an equine yard, or with animals in another setting, you may be entitled to compensation if you are injured by an animal, whether or not your employer…

If you or someone close to you has undergone (or is soon to be undergoing) spinal surgery, you will likely be aware of the level of risk. However, surgeons have ways to mitigate this…

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…

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…

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…

If you are concerned about the clinical care and treatment that was provided to a loved one before they died, then you may want to consider requesting a copy of their medical records. The…

In October, MBRRACE-UK released a comprehensive report looking at the cause of deaths of women while pregnant and up to a year after being pregnant. MBRRACE-UK (Mothers and Babies: Reducing Risk through Audits and…

15 years ago, the Coroner’s and Justice Act 2009 placed a duty on coroners to make reports to relevant bodies where there is a risk that further deaths will occur if improvements and action…

Trevor came to us in March 2021 several other Firms had rejected his case. He lives in Florida in the US and he told us of how his doctors had discovered a serious fibrosis…

Written by Marcus Coates-Walker – Barrister – 1 Crown Office Row With ever-increasing political pressure for answers, and drive to hold publicly-funded institutions to account, there has been a growing demand to hold inquiries…