Personal Injury Insights

Geeta Nayar

Birth Trauma Inquiry: medical negligence lawyer welcomes report's publication and examines the 12 recommendations designed to improve maternity care

This year the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on birth trauma set up an inquiry to investigate the reasons for traumatic birth and...

13/05/24

Lewis Quarmby

Is the defence budget increase enough to protect our Armed Forces?

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a significant health concern in the military, where the exposure to loud noises from weaponry and...

10/05/24

Carol Purang

Ajax Armoured Vehicle Programme and The Army personnel suffering hearing loss

To highlight Deafness Awareness Week this year between 6-12 May we report on the latest in the Ajax vehicle programme. To date over £4...

07/05/24

Hannah Wall

World Asthma Day: Workplace illness lawyer calls for greater understanding around condition

Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and this World Asthma Day, the theme is ‘Asthma Education...

07/05/24

Courteney Coe

Lawyer explores use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare: Is it a helping hand or a cause for concern?

Harrogate District Hospital has recently revealed it's using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to speed up fracture diagnosis times, by...

02/05/24

Tom Fletcher

Abuse lawyer’s concern as BBC investigation uncovers apparent misuse of ‘calming rooms’ at Whitefield School in Walthamstow

I’ve read with concern this week about a recent BBC investigation that appears to highlight the misuse of so-called “calming rooms” at...

01/05/24

Richard Biggs

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...

29/04/24

Nicola Ashton

Irwin 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...

26/04/24

Richard Biggs

Limb 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...

26/04/24

Irwin Mitchell

Military 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...

25/04/24

Alice Hall

Establishing 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,...

23/04/24

Tony Roberts

Prosecution 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...

19/04/24

Catherine Slattery

Why 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...

18/04/24

Laura Daly

Ian 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,...

15/04/24

Catherine Slattery

NHS 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...

08/04/24

Gemma Eason

New 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...

05/04/24

Lucy Poulson

Serious 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...

04/04/24

Lauren Webb

Medical negligence lawyer sets out the role artificial intelligence can play in reducing prostate cancer deaths

Despite prostate cancer being the most common cancer in men in the UK, there's currently no screening programme for the disease. Sadly,...

27/03/24

Rebecca Tramaseur

What are the innovative therapies being developed to help those with cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition defined as an impaired muscle coordination and/or other disabilities. A cause of cerebral palsy is...

25/03/24

Cathryn Godfrey

Serious injury lawyer's concern as British Horse Society data shows there were nearly 3500 collisions involving horses

The British Horse Society has released its statistics for road incidents involving horses and riders for 2023. This shows that: A total...

21/03/24

Jatinder Paul

Lawyers issue carbon monoxide safety advice after Birmingham cricketers treated in hospital for CO poisoning

The BBC has reported that 10 cricketers were treated in hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning after inhaling fumes from a suspected...

21/03/24

Adrian Budgen

Will the US ban on importing asbestos help to accelerate the removal of the hazardous material from the UK's public buildings?

The United States has announced a ban on the only form of asbestos currently used or imported into the country. This decision comes...

20/03/24

Gemma Eason

Statutory inpatient mental health care guidance aims to speed up discharge process and help those who are autistic and/or have a learning disability

Guidance has been published under section 82 National Health Service Act 2006 which hopes to provide greater clarity to NHS bodies and...

20/03/24

Nicola Handley

Why National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day is important and the impact education and support will have on improving oncology care

This year marks the third anniversary of National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day (CNS) day - on Friday, 15 March, 2024 - and it's...

14/03/24

Sophie Cuthbertson

The cold truth: The Commonwealth soldier and Non-Freezing Cold Injuries in the British Military

When it comes to serving in the military, soldiers often brave harsh conditions and endure exceptional challenges. But what happens when...

11/03/24

Hannah Robinson

Lawyer reflects on the legacy of Rochdale factory worker Nellie Kershaw and explores the impact asbestos continues to have on women 100 years on

International Women's Day will be recognised on 8 March, 2024, celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of...

07/03/24

Victoria Harris

Breakthrough in breast cancer treatment welcomed by lawyers

The Institute for Cancer Research has developed a pioneering new breast cancer treatment which could prevent the growth of breast cancer....

06/03/24

Ayse Ince

Lawyers and charity StrongMen launch legal partnership to support men going through bereavement

As lawyers we frequently represent the bereaved, we are the ones who the bereaved share their story with and their devastation following...

05/03/24