January 2008

Substantial settlement after death of baby

Suzanne White, solicitor in the clinical negligence team at law firm Leigh Day & Co, has concluded a successful claim against the Royal London Hospital after the death of her client’s baby.

Accidents in Europe and the Rest of the World

The huge growth in holiday and business travel unfortunately also means that there are more people having accidents abroad.

CPS publishes new guidance on dangerous driving

The Director of Public Prosecutions, recently introduced updated guidance produced by the CPS on bad driving following public consultation.

Latex allergy claim settles for £32,500

Lawyers specialising in industrial diseases claims have successfully concluded a claim on behalf of Joanne Keeling who developed a serious allergy to latex whilst working in the police force.

Legal ace wins reprieve for health centre

Psychiatric centre, Tottenham Mews, won a reprieve today thanks to the efforts of Richard Stein.

Pothole cyclist receives award

British Cycling member Anthony Peart has successfully concluded his claim for personal injury compensation and consequential losses arising from an incident which occurred on 25th February 2007

Pleural plaques debate in Parliament

Jim Sheridan, Scottish Labour MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire was involved in a debate in Parliament on 23 January 2008 about compensation for pleural plaques victims.

Cyclist’s compensation for cycle lane accident

A cyclist has finally won his 3 year battle for compensation against the London Borough of Lambeth.

Victory for Algerians in Catch 22 detention

On Monday Leigh Day & Co obtained orders from the High Court for the release of two Algerian nationals who have been held in long term immigration detention with no prospect of release. The two men had been detained for periods of 15 and 17 months following completion of short criminal sentences and pending deportation to Algeria.

Victory in prisoner disability discrimination case forces Prison Service rethink on disability issues

Sean Humber, a partner in the human rights department at law firm Leigh Day & Co, has secured an important victory which has implications for disabled prisoners.

Porton Down test veterans settle claim for £3m

Martyn Day, senior partner at law firm Leigh Day & Co, has announced that the Ministry of Defence has settled a claim for £3m and that the Government is to apologise to the Porton Down veterans in the House of Commons.