Posts from April 2024
Smart motorways: Lawyer calls for improved safety as BBC Panorama investigation uncovers technology concerns
Smart motorways have emerged as a modern solution to alleviate congestion and enhance traffic flow on Britain’s road network. Smart...
29/04/24Irwin Mitchell’s fund-raising for disabled children's charity Newlife
As a medical negligence solicitor at Irwin Mitchell, I've built up an excellent relationship with Newlife The Charity for Disabled...
26/04/24Limb loss and limb difference: Serious injury lawyer explores rehabilitation provision for amputees with key charities
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month and, as a serious injury lawyer, I had the privilege to record a podcast with Emma...
26/04/24Military lawyers welcome Government response to Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Quinquennial Review and positive changes that will help claimants
In July 2023 the Quinquennial Review (QQR) was published following the review of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) to ensure...
25/04/24Establishing mental capacity to manage litigation in personal injury claims
Mental capacity refers to an individual’s ability to understand information and make decisions. We all make decisions every day,...
23/04/24Prosecution for failing to protect workers highlights the dangers asbestos still poses 25 years after its ban in the UK
Two company directors of a Hampshire-based company have been prosecuted at Southampton Crown Court for failing to protect workers from...
19/04/24Why the NHS' Recall Framework is vital to improving patient safety
It is now almost two years since NHS England published the National Quality Board Recall Framework. The purpose of the framework is to...
18/04/24Ian Paterson Inquiry Update: A step in the right direction but much left to do to protect private healthcare patients
I work in clinical negligence. What this means is that when patients instruct me, I investigate the treatment that doctors have provided,...
15/04/24NHS or private healthcare? Medical negligence lawyers examine the issue following BBC Panorama investigation
Specialist medical negligence Solicitors Samuel Hill and Catherine Slattery at Irwin Mitchell have assisted BBC Panorama with its...
08/04/24New legal rights allowing families to visit people in care homes, hospitals and hospices to come into effect
As of the 6 April, 2024, service providers which carry out regulated activities will be required to facilitate visits for service users...
05/04/24Serious injury lawyer explores dangers of dazzling headlights after government announces it will launch review
Driving at night presents a unique set of challenges. Reduced visibility, potential fatigue, and the absence of natural light make...
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