April 2006

Compensation for level crossing accident cyclist

British Cycling member Paul Bell has succeeded in his claim against Network Rail arising from a crash which occurred at a railway crossing.

Bradford breast cancer scare

An investigation into Bradford NHS Trust has reported that about 150 women did not get radiotherapy as expected in the years 1988 - 1998.

Healthcare Commission report reveals failings in the provision of services for elderly people.

The Healthcare Commission has published a report which outlines a number of problems surrounding the provision of health, social care and local council services for older people.

Personal injury compensation success for British Cycling member

British Cycling member Chris Tidball has successfully completed his claim for personal injury compensation arising from a road traffic accident.

Academy schools: challenges and questions

The Government is keen to expand the number of academy schools. However, the human rights department at Leigh Day & Co has been instructed by a number of groups who are unhappy with the services being provided by their academy schools.

Northwick Park drug trial participants receive interim payments

This morning the four victims of the Northwick Park drug trials represented by Leigh Day & Co were delighted to receive interim payments to help tide them over the coming difficult months.