Fairer time limit law for mesothelioma patients
People diagnosed with mesothelioma are set to benefit from considerably easier access to compensation under new legislation expected later…
Personal Injury
Hit by an Uninsured Driver? How to Claim Compensation
Being injured in a road traffic accident is stressful enough. Finding out that the driver responsible was uninsured, or left the scene, can…
When a simple supplement goes wrong: what recent Vitamin D overdose stories tell us about clinical negligence
Recent press involving a child who suffered harm following a vitamin D overdose has raised understandable concern. For many parents,…
Protecting workers from killer kitchen countertop disease: New Health & Safety Executive guidance on silica dust exposure
Following a surge in UK cases of workers diagnosed with silicosis, including 50 cases and 4 deaths, the Health & Safety Executive has…
Scotland Tightens up Law on Cosmetic Procedures
The popularity of aesthetic treatments and ‘tweakments’ has boomed in recent years fuelled by social media and increasing accessibility.…
When High‑Speed Risks Hit Home
The world of Formula 1 is built on precision, engineering and speed, balanced with entertainment, while often overriding an image of luxury…
Scotland’s hospital inquiry: What NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s admission on contaminated water means for families and the legal support available
Scotland is confronting what many now consider one of the most profound healthcare failures in recent memory: the announcement by NHS…
Ozempic, Mounjaro and the Legal Weight of a Changing Industry
WeightWatchers (WW International Inc) once a dominant force in the diet industry, filed for bankruptcy in May 2025. This marks a…
Clinical Negligence Claims: Lessons from the Leslie Ash Case
Clinical negligence claims are often in the spotlight, especially when high-profile individuals are involved. The recent reflections…
From Settlement to Settlor: Protecting your Compensation with Personal Injury Trusts.
If you have received compensation following a personal injury, you might be wondering what to do next. While it's tempting to dream of…
Transformative changes to the infected blood compensation scheme
In what has long been described as the worst healthcare scandal in the history of the NHS, the UK government’s response to the infected…
Delivering a Dynamic Risk Assessment
This week, Royal Mail have released troubling figures that show their staff were subject to attacks by dogs 2,197 times in the financial…
Blood is Thicker than Water - The Infected Blood Scandal: Compensation and Legal Support
Between 1970 and the early 1990s, over 30,000 NHS patients were given blood transfusions or treatments made using contaminated blood…
Late diagnosis, misdiagnosis and undiagnosed medical claims
The BBC recently reported that around 755,000 women’s health appointments are waiting to happen in the UK, with the waitlist for ‘‘…
The importance of Trauma-Informed Lawyers in Personal Injury Claims
In the personal injury and clinical negligence claims process, the role of a lawyer extends beyond mere legal representation. For clients…
Dangerous Weather Injury Claims
With cancellation of rail services, schools and other essential services, it’s clear that the severe weather due to arrive is already…
Update on the Infected Blood Scandal
The announcement at the outset of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget setting aside £11.8 billion for victims of the scandal will have served as…
How to Stay Safe while Driving this Winter
As another Scottish winter approaches, drivers are encouraged to consider road conditions in an effort to prevent any unwanted car…
Call for improved guidelines and protections for workers exposed to silica dust.
8 cases of artificial stone silicosis were reported in the UK in 2023 leading doctors to call for improved guidelines and protections for…
Staying Safe on Bonfire Night
As the festive season approaches, celebrations will be taking place across the country for a number of holidays such as Diwali, New Year’s…
Does your dog bite?
The most common pets in the UK are dogs, with around 34% of households owning at least one dog. These adorable four-legged creatures are…