May 2011

• International human rights work under threat
  Richard Meeran writes on changes to the civil litigation cost regime 26 May 2011
• Lessons unlearnt on elderly care in hospital
  New report reveals basic failings in the care of some elderly patients 26 May 2011
• Injured time trial cyclist receives compensation
  The cycling claims team at Leigh Day has recently settled a number of cycle compensation claims 25 May 2011
• Free legal advice clinic in Guildford 20th June
  Metal on metal hip components advice session 20 May 2011
• Cochlear Implants
  Cochlear implants imported into the UK after being produced to a substandard specification. 17 May 2011
• Dispatches Investigates the Medtronic Sprint Fidelis 6949 Defibrillator Lead
  Channel 4 Documentary Investigates Medical Devices, Including the Medtronic Sprint Fidelis 6949 Defibrillator Lead. 16 May 2011
• Dispatches – ‘Under the Knife’ – investigation into potentially defective medical implants
  Leigh Day & Co Clients interviewed by Channel 4. 13 May 2011
• Reserved Judgment on Combat Immunity Challenge
  The High Court Judge who heard arguments has decided to reserve his judgement at the end of a 3 day hearing. 13 May 2011
• Leigh Day welcomes Law Commission report on social care reform
  Adult social care under the spotlight 12 May 2011
• Leigh Day hold free legal advice days for patients with metal on metal hip components in Cardiff
  Free legal advice sessions in Cardiff for patients on 16th and 17th May 2011 12 May 2011
• Substantial compensation payment for injured mother
  Client injured in childbirth receives damages 12 May 2011
• Leigh Day instructed by Cambridgeshire resident to challenge her local authority’s decision to cut all council-funded bus services
  Leigh Day is fightings cuts to public services on behalf of local residents 11 May 2011