At Switalskis, we understand how an injury can have a lasting impact on daily life, hobbies, and independence. Our team in the North East is committed to supporting clients through complex medical negligence claims and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve. In this client story, we share the lasting effects of missed care and surgical errors, and how we assisted our client in receiving long-awaited justice.

Major Trauma Awareness Week takes place from Monday 15 September 2025 to Sunday 21 September 2025, and is Day One Trauma Support’s flagship annual campaign which aims to raise awareness about the devasting impact of major trauma.

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, with World Alzheimer’s Day falling on Sunday 21st. It’s a time to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and its profound impact, not just on individuals, but on families, communities, and the legal decisions that follow.

Birth-related brain injuries can happen in an instant, but their effects often last a lifetime. Conditions such as Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE), which is when a baby’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen or blood during pregnancy, labour or shortly after birth, can lead to long-term challenges for both the child and their family.

Every year, Suicide Prevention Day serves as an important reminder of the mental health challenges many face. It’s a day to raise awareness, encourage support, and highlight resources for those who may be struggling. But what happens when someone is suffering in silence, and their struggles end in tragedy? How does this intersect with contentious probate and intestacy? These legal issues may not seem directly linked to mental health at first, but they are deeply connected.

When it comes to residential development, the transfer of public open space is one of the final hurdles before the site is fully finalised. From a legal perspective it cannot be stressed enough how vital it is to ensure that the plans accompanying these transfers correctly identify the extent of the land to be transferred.

At Switalskis, we understand how devastating it can be when medical failings lead to life-changing injuries. We recently secured a settlement of over £1.5 million for a client whose breast cancer was diagnosed late, resulting in severe physical and psychological consequences.

A survivor of historical child abuse has been awarded £750,000 in compensation after seeking the advice of Switalskis' nationally recognised child abuse compensation team.