December 2008

Richard Meeran returns to Leigh Day partnership

Leading personal injury law firm Leigh Day & Co has welcomed Richard Meeran’s return to the partnership

Fatal collision after dangerous driving

The cycling team at Leigh Day & Co has obtained compensation for the widow of a cyclist

Professional recognition for Leigh Day Polish translator

Magda Kwintowska has qualified with the National Register of Public Service Interpreters

Compensation for pain and suffering caused by delay in rare tumour diagnosis

Compensation because of delay in diagnosis of a rare abdominal tumour

Personal injury solicitors struck off

Two lawyers from Beresfords solicitors in Doncaster have lost their right to practice.

Pierce v Doncaster MBC: Human rights team welcomes child abuse judgment

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that Doncaster MBC failed in its duty of care to a child who, as a young baby, was returned to an abusive family home, from foster care.

Hospital reduces baby brain injury by half by following NICE guidelines

Leigh Day & Co's clinical negligence department welcomes research showing that training can reduce the number of brain injuries in maternity units

Damages for client injured in bus crash

The personal injury team at Leigh Day & Co has secured compensation for a client who was injured in a bus crash.

£800,000 awarded to learning disabled adult for severe sexual abuse in residential care

A vulnerable adult has been awarded a substantial six-figure sum after suffering from severe sexual abuse whilst in residential care

Claim on behalf of deaf prisoner for inadequate treatment and care

Leigh Day & Co is representing a deaf prisoner who has not received adequate medical treatment and care