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Cases

Brain damage at birth due to negligent paediatricians

Bill was born on Saturday 2 June 1990 at midnight at gestation 37 weeks. His mother was an insulin dependent diabetic and the obstetric team had recognised that Bill was at risk of suffering hypo...

Damages recovered for a family of mesothelioma victim

Robert Charman v Charles Wallis & Sons (Sacks) Ltd and Otford Holdings Ltd At the age of 16 Michael Charman start worked cleaning out sacks for Charles Wallis & Sons (Sacks)...

Damages following child's death after operation at Royal Brompton

On 22 October 1997, Derek was seen at Kent & Canterbury Hospital. He was 12 at the time and was known to have a Grade 2-36 apical pan systolic murmur and a ventricular septal defect. Derek ...

Mesothelioma case settled within three months of being instructed

Mr Kiely v. James Walker & Company Mr Kiely contacted us in July 2007, having been diagnosed with Mesothelioma. His only exposure to asbestos took place when he worked for James Walker...

£850,000 disputed interim payment from Guy's Hospital to allow move

Paul McNeil applied to Mr Justice Calvert Smith for an interim payment to cover the cost of purchasing a suitable property and providing 24 hour care to Benson. Benson was born on 19 April 20...

£75,000 damages for orthopaedic negligence that caused ongoing injuries

Samantha Critchley recovered £75,000 for Peter in an orthopaedic negligence claim . In January 2003, Peter fell on his left, non-dominant arm. He attended the A&E Department of the...

Settlement for unwanted fifth pregnancy following failed sterilisation

Paul McNeil pursued an obstetrics negligence claim for Emily following a failed sterilisation during a Caesarean section, which resulted in an unwanted pregnancy and depression. Emily's f...

£1.4m for spinal injuries in career ending motorbike accident

Calvin was in the RAF when he was hit by a car whilst riding his motorcycle. He suffered a spinal cord injury which led to him having to leave the RAF. Interim payments paid for care and treatm...

£310,000 settlement won within 6 months of receiving instructions

The Our 50 year old client worked for Newham Council (the Defendants) between 1977 and 1980. He was employed by them as a trainee plumber. Whilst working for the Defendants, our client was exposed...

Settlement for family after late diagnosis of colon cancer results in death

Richard Earle settled a cancer diagnosis claim for Boris' family following a delay in diagnosing colonic cancer which ultimately caused his death as by the time it was diagnosed the cancer had s...


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