2023 Blogs

Specialist medical negligence solicitor Maria Panteli discusses the upcoming investigation and possible inquests into deaths relating to jailed breast surgeon Ian Paterson and what families of those affected by his treatment can expect

Andrew Lord considers the need to turn the volume up on the voice of survivors when well-known personalities hit the headlines for alleged abuse.

Head of the personal injury department, Sally Moore, and senior litigation executive, Robin Selley, discuss the offence of Causing Serious Injury by Careless Driving and its impact on two of their cyclist clients.

Leigh Day solicitors Alison Millar and Catriona Rubens spoke to the Guardian newspaper about its recent report on sexual assaults in hospitals, and how the Guardian’s findings reflect the experiences of their clients who were sexually abused in healthcare settings.

As National Smile Month begins, Leigh Day product safety partner Tina Patel and associate solicitor Jennifer Ellis explore the rise in the use of DIY cosmetic dental kits, and the potential risks of favouring these over professional orthodontic treatment.

In conjunction with Action for Brain Injury Week and Stroke Awareness Month, medical negligence solicitor Fiona Huddleston considers the prevalence of stroke in the UK and the importance of early diagnosis

Abuse claims partner Dino Nocivelli explains how toxic myths about child abuse can have an extremely harmful effect on survivors of child abuse and prevent perpetrators from being held accountable.

Clinical Negligence solicitor Rebecca Ridgeon explains the dangers of delayed diagnosis of ectopic pregnancies and the need for more to be done to raise awareness and to ensure that women receive better care.

Clinical negligence solicitor Fiona Huddleston considers the disclosure that patients suffering from mental health issues were left waiting more than 5.4 million hours in A&E last year.

Dino Nocivelli explains why a Court of Appeal judgment relating to abuse at Malsis School highlights the urgent need for mandatory reporting.

Here, solicitor Charlotte Pettman explains what it means to be part of the Bolt workers’ rights claim.

Solicitors Merry Varney and Dan Webster, alongside barrister Jesse Nicholls of Matrix Chambers, discuss the latest ruling in their case on behalf of Joy Dove, the mother of Jodey Whiting, and its potential wider impact for other bereaved families.