July 2012

• Compensation for mesothelioma sufferers: Government announcement
  Government publishes response on compensation for mesothelioma sufferers who cannot trace insurance 25 July 2012
• Delay in diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer
  Medical negligence specialist secures compensation for family of late client whose bladder cancer was misdiagnosed and mistreated 23 July 2012
• Success at Court of Appeal for Afghan detainee
  Lawyers at law firm Leigh Day & Co have successfully appealed on behalf of a 24-year-old Afghan man, who is currently imprisoned in one of Afghanistan’s most notorious jails. 23 July 2012
• Clinical trials lawyer welcomes new guidance from regulators
  Insurance and compensation guidelines tightened for clinical trial volunteers 20 July 2012
• Problems and failings at Nursing and Midwifery Council
  Review of regulatory bodies for nurses and midwives reveals problems ‘at every level’ 19 July 2012
• Libyan politician questioned by British police over rendition allegations
  Leigh Day, lawyers for Abdel Hakim Belhadj, has confirmed that the Libyan military commander has been interviewed by detectives from Scotland Yard. 19 July 2012
• Compensation for client who suffered multiple organ failure following routine keyhole surgery
  Six-figure compensation paid following after negligent treatment 18 July 2012
• UK High Court orders Anglo to disclose documents to South African gold miners
  Anglo American South Africa Ltd was today ordered by a UK High Court judge to disclose an array of documents to ex-gold miners who are suing AASA for silicosis in a mass action in the UK High Court. 16 July 2012
• GMC confirms that incorrect use of DNRs can amount to impaired fitness to practise
  Doctors should consult with patients and their families before imposing DNR orders 16 July 2012
• Statement from Martyn Day given before today's Mau Mau hearing
  Statement given by Martyn Day before the start of today's hearing into claims against the British Government by Kenyan Mau Mau victims. 16 July 2012
• New procedure proposed for employment tribunals
  Early settlement of workplace disputes to be encouraged 16 July 2012
• Leigh Day cycling team support Nottingham festival of cycling
  Leigh Day sponsor race at weekend of cycling in Nottingham. 13 July 2012
• Compensation for client who suffered injury following surgery to repair a broken elbow
  Negligent surgery specialist lawyers secure damages for injured client 12 July 2012
• Compensation for family of woman killed by texting teenage driver
  Christine Lyon was killed in 2010 when a teenager driver lost control of her vehicle whilst reading a text 12 July 2012
• Third UK company convicted of corporate manslaughter
  Two men have died following avoidable accidents at work 11 July 2012
• MHRA issue ArjoHuntleigh medical device alert on standing aids
  Support aids used by elderly people and hospital patients could cause injury 11 July 2012
• Kenyan Victims of Colonial Torture to give evidence at the High Court
  Kenyan victims of alleged torture at the hands of the British Government during the Kenya Emergency in the 1950s and 1960s will be in London to give evidence at the High Court. 11 July 2012
• Action Mesothelioma Day 2012
  Asbestos lawyers attend event to mark Action Mesothelioma Day 6 July 2012
• Brake calls for urgently-needed support for suffering road crash victims
  Campaigning road safety charity Brake appeals for more support to families affected by road crashes 4 July 2012