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June 18, 2025
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Failures in Care Contributed to the Death of Baby Leo, Coroner Finds

In November 2018, baby Leo Thomson was born prematurely by emergency caesarean section at Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax. Tragically, Leo died just one day later at Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in Huddersfield, after suffering brain damage at birth.

Fay Russell
Clinical Negligence, Client Story
June 17, 2025
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Government announces landmark response to Casey review into grooming gangs

The government has this week unveiled a wide-ranging and long-overdue package of reforms in response to Baroness Louise Casey’s review into group-based child sexual exploitation.

Amy Clowrey
Child Abuse, Child Abuse - Grooming Gangs
June 17, 2025
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What is a financial order in divorce? Everything you need to know

In this blog, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about financial orders in divorce - What they are, why they matter, and how to get one.

Maariyah Sidat
Family, Family - Divorce
June 13, 2025
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What to do if a dog attacks your child

The personal injury team at Switalskis explains what to do if a dog attacks your child, and the legal options to consider to secure compensation.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
June 13, 2025
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Silent suffering: Addressing hidden abuse within the BAME community.

Domestic and sexual abuse remains a critical concern across all communities. However among Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups, the issue often takes on a deeper, more complex social and cultural influence.

Naila Arif
Family - Domestic Violence
June 13, 2025
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Supporting life after injury: Why multi-disciplinary teams matter in serious injury claims

At Switalskis, we understand that a serious injury doesn't just affect a person physically, it can impact every part of their life. In this guide we help you understand the importance of multi-disciplinary teams in serious injury claims.

Charlotte Henshall
Personal Injury
June 12, 2025
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Urban cycling is on the rise – so are accidents. Are we doing enough to educate city cyclists?

Cycling is on the increase. This welcome shift has come with a noticeable increase in cycling-related accidents – not just involving cyclists, but also pedestrians and drivers.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
June 11, 2025
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Swapping your car for a bike? What you need to know about helmet safety and cycling rules

If you’re new to cycling or haven’t been on a bike in years, it’s important to understand the basics of staying safe on the road.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
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