Posts from August 2023
Bilal Hussain
The prevalence of ACL injuries in female athletes and why are they happening?
As a solicitor in the catastrophic injury department at Irwin Mitchell, and a sports enthusiast, I write this article to raise awareness...
31/08/23
Nadhia Akthar
Help for holidaymakers if you suffer illness at a resort abroad
In the past few years many people have experienced an upheaval to travel plans. Whether it was postponing or cancelling an annual family...
30/08/23
Annie Sheldon
National Road Victim Awareness Month highlights how lives can be changed in a split-second and why it's vital everyone to takes care
As National Road Victim Awareness Month draws to a close, now is a particularly pertinent time to reflect upon the experiences of the...
25/08/23
Lucy Poulson
Unexpected trend of dangerous driving in the summer and what to consider to stay safe on the roads
With summer now truly upon us (although it may not have felt like it at points this year), I've been considering the impact that the...
24/08/23
Nadhia Akthar
Cruise ships: What to do if you fall ill
Over the past couple of years more and more Brits have been taking advantage of post-pandemic life by jetting off to sunnier climes and...
23/08/23
Radika Barber
Celebrating Headway East London's exhibition and the role creative arts can play in recovery following a brain injury
A group of us from the Serious Injury London team attended the incredibly inspiring, Headway East London art exhibition in celebration of...
23/08/23
Faith Brown
Hadley judgement: Should lawyers attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings?
The judgment in Hadley v Przybylo was handed down by Master McCloud in June this year and has reignited discussions around the...
16/08/23
Nicola Ashton
Irwin Mitchell’s relationship with Newlife
As an associate solicitor in the medical negligence team at Irwin Mitchell, I've built an excellent relationship with Newlife the Charity...
15/08/23
Jayne Murphy
What to do if your holiday provider goes bust
When you're planning and booking that long-awaited holiday, the fact that your holiday provider might go bust is unlikely to be something...
15/08/23
Amanda Marsh
Our reaction to the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Quinquennial Review 2023
The awaited Quinquennial Review (QQR) of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) has now been published making recommendations for...
14/08/23
Rebecca Tramaseur
Hull Royal Infirmary Maternity Services: Urgent and significant changes needed to improve patient care after CQC says hospital 'not fit for purpose'
The Women’s and Children’s Hospital at Hull Royal Infirmary, part of Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, provides maternity...
09/08/23
Rebecca Tramaseur
Women’s health and maternity matters: Early diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis is key
Endometriosis is the second most common gynaecological condition in the UK affecting one in 10 women and those assigned female at birth...
09/08/23
Jayne Murphy
Package holidays: A safer option
With the summer and school holidays in full swing, many of us will be looking forward to a well-earned holiday. For many British...
07/08/23
Jayne Murphy
Holiday insurance: Everything you need to know to ensure you're covered if something goes wrong
With holidays abroad returning to pre-pandemic levels, it's important that when you go abroad you're fully protected. The last thing...
01/08/23