Personal Injury Insights

Lucy Poulson

Military inquest delays: Lawyer explores issue and what needs to be done to help families

An inquest serves as an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding a death, aiming to uncover who the deceased person was, as well as...

30/07/24

Fiona McGhie

Deprivation of liberty: Review of Surrey Police v PC &Ors and using a police station as a place of safety

The recent case of Surrey Police v PC & Ors [2024] EWHC 1274 (Fam) 24 May 2024 highlighted issues with a police station being a place of...

30/07/24

Nicola Handley

Health and Safety at Work Act: Lawyers set out advice to keep safe at work and your legal rights if you're injured or diagnosed with a serious disease

As we mark 50 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act being in force, it's a time reflect on the impact the legislation has had for...

26/07/24

Josh Beszant

Group B Strep: Medical negligence lawyer sets out the key signs of the common birth infection and the support available to families

July is Group B Strep (GBS) Awareness Month, and despite GBS being the most common cause of severe infection in newborns, there's still...

24/07/24

Rhona Phillips

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: The latest findings

Discussing the findings of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry is crucial for those of us working in the investigation and prevention of...

22/07/24

Geeta Nayar

Law firm stages UK’s first conference addressing birth trauma for South Asian women

Equitable and safe maternity care should be a right for all women. However, stark racial and ethnic disparities in maternal healthcare...

18/07/24

Lauren Haas

Serious injury lawyer explores head injuries and the increased risk of brain cancer

As I deal with many claims relating to head injuries, new developments and studies relating to potential risk factors arising from head...

17/07/24

Radika Barber

Irwin Mitchell brain injury conference: The challenges facing survivors and the support available

Achieving independence after a brain injury is a deeply personal journey, unique to each individual's circumstances and challenges. At...

16/07/24

Kim Andrews

Irwin Mitchell and Grief Encounter launch legal partnership to support bereaved children and young adults

As medical negligence lawyers, we often represent families who have lost a loved one. In addition to coping with their grief, people...

12/07/24

Kim Leslie

Specialist lawyer's concerns over alarming increase in reports of online child sexual abuse

Reflecting on the latest data from Police Scotland, as a specialist abuse lawyer I'm deeply troubled by the alarming increase in reports...

12/07/24

Cheryl Palmer-Hughes

The UK has ratified the Hague 2019 Judgments Convention - what does that mean for victims of personal injury?

The UK's ratification of the Hague 2019 Judgments Convention, which took place on 27 June, marks a significant development for those...

03/07/24

Helen Tomlin

Mesothelioma: Expert lawyer explains what the disease is, why asbestos is still a public safety risk and how to protect yourself from the killer dust

As we mark Action Mesothelioma Day on 5 July, it's a time to reflect on the huge impact asbestos has had in the UK. However, it's also a...