May 2008

Successful claim via the Motor Insurers' Bureau

The cycling and sports injuries team at Leigh Day & Co has successfully obtained compensation from the MIB for British Cycling member Thomas Robbins.

Leigh Day issues judicial review against the Attorney General

Leigh Day & Co acting on behalf of Erica Duggan are seeking permission for a new inquest for Jeremiah Duggan

Iraqi widow starts claim against MoD for murdered husband

On Friday 2nd May 2008, Leigh Day & Co served a letter of claim on the Ministry of Defence on behalf of Mrs Suhad Jassim Mohammed

Iraqis welcome independent inquiry announcement

£1.8m damages for missed pre-natal genetic diagnosis of Fragile X

Anne Winyard, joint head of the clinical negligence department at Leigh Day & Co, has settled a case on behalf of a client whose son's condition was not diagnosed when she was pregnant.

Compensation for delayed diagnosis of meningococcal septicaemia

Our client, a six-year-old, has received substantial compensation after her meningitis was misdiagnosed by Northwick Park Hospital.

More compensation success for British Cycling members

Peter Humphries, a British Cycling member has received compensation after being injured in a road traffic crash.

Council pays compensation to cyclist

British Cycling member Keith Tonge has receieved compensation from Windsor Borough Council.

Substantial damages paid to an adult learning disabled couple injured whilst in the care of the local authority

For the first time it has been decided that local authorities can owe a duty of care to vulnerable adults as well as to children. Frances Swaine, partner and head of the human rights department at Leigh Day & Co, explains.