First an attack on entitlement to Legal Aid. Then an attack on the ‘no win, no fee’ regime, meaning that people have to pay their own success fees. Now claimant’s are facing an attack on their compensation. The Medical Defence Union’s latest
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Medical Accident Solicitors recommended by influential independent publication, the Legal 500 Slee Blackwell Solicitors, the people behind Medical Accident Lawyers, have been featured as a recommended law firm in the latest edition of the prestigious Legal 500 guide, with the
Coroner calls on hospital to act over obesity operation tragedy
Some people have cosmetic surgery for aesthetic reasons, others for health reasons, but whatever the reason for the procedure being carried out, patients are entitled to receive an appropriate level of service. A Manchester coroner has recently urged a private
Waiting Lists Grow at Plymouth’s Derriford Hospital
It has been announced that Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, Devon, has over 100,000 patients that are waiting for follow up appointments. 36,000 have breached their ‘see-by date’ and 5,000 have been classed as ‘high risk’ or ‘time critical’. Specialist Clinical
One in five child deaths in England could be prevented
The BBC reports that one in five child deaths in England could be prevented. According to The Lancet around 5,000 children die each year, with 15 to 17 year-olds having the highest proportion of preventable deaths from suicide, accidents, abuse and neglect.
Top tips for patients considering a cosmetic surgery negligence claim
Handy tips for people who are considering a cosmetic surgery negligence claim If you are looking for specialist solicitors to help you make a cosmetic surgery negligence claim, then contact our team of experts for a free consultation and details
Go ahead for breast cancer treatment
A pioneering breast cancer treatment that replaces weeks of radiotherapy with a single, targeted shot is set to be offered on the NHS. The technique, called intra-operative radiation, is suitable only for patients who have caught their cancer early and
Taunton Hospital Faces Compensation Claims Following Termination of Vanguard Contract
Taunton hospital negligence claims To discuss a Taunton hospital negligence claim with a local medical negligence lawyer contact our free helpline on 0333 888 0412 or alternatively call in to see us at our office in Taunton. We will provide
Plymouth’s Derriford Hospital criticised … again
Cancer scan delays at Plymouth’s Derriford Hospital We were independently ranked among the top medical negligence solicitors in England and Wales by the leading legal review website, ReviewSolicitors, in March 2025. For a free consultation with a specialist solicitor about making a
Should medical negligence victims take the first offer?
Should I accept the first offer of compensation for my medical negligence claim? We look at a question that our lawyers often get asked, “Should medical negligence victims take the first offer?” The ‘old chestnut’ that medical negligence solicitors hear