January 2009

A toxic cloud in the West Midlands has prompted safety fears

A fire in a chemical plant has created a phosphorus cloud near Langley, Oldbury

Patient safety remains a concern

Recently obtained patient safety figures show that many patients are dying because of NHS errors

Pothole damages for injured cyclist

A British Cycling member has received damages after hitting a pothole

Six-figure sum for Australian resident asbestosis sufferer

Leigh Day partner Daniel Easton has obtained a substantial settlement for a man living in Australia who has asbestosis

Family of fatally stabbed man receives compensation

The family of a man stabbed by a mental health patient has received compensation.

Time trial damages

A British Cycling member has received damages after being injured during a time trial

New Bereavement Charter published

A Bill reforming the coroners' system has been introduced in Parliament

Roundabout crash results in payout

A British Cycling member has received compensation after being injured in a collision on a roundabout

Important disability discrimination case decided

David Allen has succeeded in his disability discrimination claim against the Royal Bank of Scotland

Valuing people with learning disabilities

Alan Johnson announces publication of 'Valuing People Now - a Three Year Strategy for People with Learning Disabilities'

Challenges in further and higher education for people with disabilities

Human rights law firm Leigh Day & Co recently hosted a seminar given by barristers from Hardwicke Building.

Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council launched

A register of complementary medicine practitioners is likely to be launched shortly

Complete victory in House of Lords PoVA case

The RCN has succeeded in its Appeal to the House of Lords, with Leigh Day teaming up with the College to get judgment on behalf of its nursing and care worker clients.

New NHS Constitution launched

A new NHS Constitution has been launched, it has been heralded as a bill of rights for healthcare

Food factory fined over rotten smells

Environmental nuisance results in fine for food factory

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