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Cauda equina syndrome itself is not a permanent disability. However, if a person who develops cauda equina syndrome does not get prompt treatment at the key time, then they can be left with permanent disabilities. These can range from ongoing pain to...
You can claim compensation for the loss of a limb if it was caused through medical negligence. The compensation you can recover is split into two different elements: 1. General damages This is an award of compensation for your pain, suffering...
It is that time of year again where people go out with their work colleagues and friends for Christmas parties and meals. Whilst most will enjoy the festivities unfortunately, we have found that Christmas parties can often lead to incidents where sexual...
It has been reported that, during a stay at a London hotel, a resident was disturbed in the middle of the evening by hotel staff and security, due to their assertions that their guide dog was ‘fake’. During the incident, it is understood...
The recent case of A Mental Health Trust v BG [2022] EWCOP 26 concerned a 19-year-old woman (BG) with a primary diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, and the decision to withdraw clinically assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH). From an early age, BG had...
The announcement that 83% of schools have lost their previous ‘outstanding’ grading in a wave of recent inspections is unsurprising. Previously Ofsted have allowed for ‘outstanding’ schools to only be inspected where there were...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major lung disease causing death and disability. This is the 4th leading cause of death throughout the world* – a sobering statistic. What is COPD? This is a long term illness which develops...
November is Mouth Cancer Action Month . According to the Oral Health Foundation , over 8,500 people in the UK were diagnosed with mouth cancer in 2021. When compared to 2011 figures, this is a rise of 34%. Sadly over 3,000 people died from...
If you have a child or family member who is not capable of looking after their own affairs and has been injured as a result of an accident, you may be unsure as to whether you can bring a claim. The answer to this is, yes, you can bring a claim...
The recent case of Hull City Council v KF [2022] EWCOP 33 concerned KF, a 34-year-old woman with a condition of agenesis of the corpus callosum which causes her to have a moderate learning disability. KF’s condition has an impact on her capacity to...
Brake, a well-established road safety charity, holds an annual Road Safety Week. This year it takes place from 14 th – 20 th November 2022. Brake has been holding Road Safety Week since 1997, in the hope of raising awareness and improving safe...
The death of a loved one can be a difficult time. Family members are often left to arrange funerals and to ensure that the deceased’s affairs are put in order. It is important to family members to fulfil the deceased’s wishes. On occasion,...
It is reported that the UK economy is now in a recession and likely to be so until at least 2024. Inflation is rising at its fastest rate for 30 years. This is all influencing the cost of fuel/energy. Add into the mix the covid 19 pandemic,...
Copyright is an intellectual property (IP) right that occurs automatically upon creation of a particular type of work. It protects the copyright owner (or the author), from others copying or reproducing their work. What works are subject to copyright...
It has been reported that a former employee at an accountancy firm has been awarded a sum of £15,995 by the employment tribunal, after it ruled in her favour that she had been discriminated against on the grounds of her pregnancy. It is reported...
Speed limits are in place to keep you, other road users and pedestrians as safe as possible and should always be adhered to. However, thousands of people receive speeding fines each year with the fines and penalty points varying depending on how much over...
Did you know that approximately 9,500 people diagnosed with diabetes undergo leg, foot or toe amputation each year? Diabetes UK predict that by 2030 5.5 million people in the UK will be diagnosed with diabetes. What is diabetes? It is a...
The darker nights and colder evenings have arrived. It’s always important to be careful when out and about, but more than ever during the winter period. With less light, there is more chance of accidents occurring, as drivers may not see pedestrians,...
The mass redundancy exercise at Twitter is another example of a laissez-faire approach to HR which can seriously harm employee morale and brand reputation. Whilst the majority of Twitter’s employees may be based in the US and Ireland, those...
Living with a partner before marriage has become increasingly popular; whether buying a home together or one partner moving in with the other. Despite the increase in popularity the law in this area is heavily outdated and can often lead to unfair...
The pandemic exposed the fault lines in many relationships. Financial pressures, job worries and the disturbance of traditional support structures, resulted in many couples very quickly reaching breaking point. In 2021, as the shadow of covid slowly...
Contentious probate is a term that is being used more frequently than ever before. As an area of law, it is growing significantly and has started to become an integral part of many law firms. But what does contentious probate actually mean? The meaning...
Buying a property can often be an exciting time. From house-hunting online to arranging those all-important viewings with the estate agent. But what happens once your offer has been accepted, and at what point will you get the keys to your new home? ...
Riding a motorbike can be a very exhilarating experience; the speed and ‘open’ design gives riders a sense of freedom that you do not get in a car. However, motorbike riders are much more vulnerable, and accidents are therefore very...
