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Preston woman receives six-figure settlement after joiner husband’s death from mesothelioma
A woman from Preston whose husband died from mesothelioma, a cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos, has received a six-figure settlement from his former employer.
Leigh Day welcomes appointment of UK's first national maternity commissioner as focus turns to delivering maternity reform
Medical negligence lawyers at Leigh Day have welcomed the government’s announcement to appoint the UK’s first Maternity and Neonatal Commissioner following Baroness Valerie Amos’s independent review of maternity and neonatal services, describing the move as an important step towards improving safety, accountability and consistency of care across England.
Leigh Day investigating reports of excessive school punishments and isolation practices
The abuse team at law firm Leigh Day has been contacted by more than 50 families who have made allegations about punitive disciplinary practices in schools.
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