2018 News
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Settlement reached after surgical swab was left in patient for eight years
Former patient awarded settlement after private hospital mistakenly left a swab in her body for eight years following surgery.
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Cyclist whose leg was amputated following collision calls for greater care from country road users
A cyclist, whose lower leg was amputated following a collision with a tractor, calls for greater care to be taken by country road users as tractor driver found guilty of driving without due care and attention.
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Landmark legal case redefines personal injury law as three workers win damages against chemical company
Landmark Supreme Court judgement rules that three men can seek compensation for symptomless physiological injury which led to them losing their jobs
Lawyers instructed over claims against universities following strike action
Lawyers announce they are investigating legal action on behalf of a potential group of students over the classes they were denied following the strike by academics over pensions
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Bristol hospital fully suspends colorectal surgeon at the centre of negligence claims
A lawyer representing a number of Anthony Dixon's former patients has welcomed the decision to suspend him from carrying out surgery at a private hospital in Bristol.
Leading human rights lawyer gives evidence on the rights of bereaved families at Inquests
Lawyer Merry Varney from the human rights team at Leigh Day gave evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights on Wednesday 7th March as the committee considered human rights
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Leading lawyer welcomes technological improvements to informed consent procedures during early stage clinical trials
Clinical trial lawyer pleased to see discussion over improvements to informed consent during early stage clinical trials at major medical conference
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Lawyer voices safety concerns over the high number of vehicle recalls
Increasing number of vehicle recalls is putting drivers lives at risk, warns lawyer Jill Paterson
Former prisoner receives six-figure settlement after life-changing misdiagnosis
Settlement awarded to former prisoner following medical negligence claim against consultant surgeon
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Lawyers begin legal case to protect Hen Harriers over government decision to grant 'brood management' licence
Wildlife campaigners challenge the government over decision to grant a licence for the 'brood management' of the protected Hen Harrier bird of prey