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September 17, 2025
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Major Trauma Awareness Week 2025

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.

Robert Frost, Johanna Caine
Personal Injury
September 08, 2025
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How to Claim for a Bicycle Accident

Cyclists are particularly vulnerable on our roads, and a cycling accident can leave you facing physical injuries, financial losses and uncertainty about what to do next. Time, rest and medical support will help you heal from the mental and physical damage, and compensation can cover the costs of making your recovery as comfortable as possible.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
September 03, 2025
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Back to school: Playground safety matters

As the summer holidays come to an end, many parents have been busy with new uniforms, school shoes, and the excitement (and nerves!) of another school year. But there’s something else we need to keep in mind as our children return to school: their safety at play.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
August 22, 2025
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West Yorkshire Care Home Attack: Family Speaks Out After Life-Changing Injuries

A West Yorkshire family has spoken of the devastating impact a violent care home attack has had on their lives, after a man was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court for attempted murder.

Sam McFadyen
Personal Injury, Brain and Spinal Injury, Client Story, Press
August 21, 2025
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Why timing matters in child injury claims

When a child is injured in an accident, families are often focused, rightly, on recovery and rehabilitation. Legal claims may feel like a secondary concern. Fortunately, the law recognises this, offering additional time to bring a claim on behalf of a child.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
August 20, 2025
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What are the most common causes of motorcycle accidents?

For many survivors of abuse, the healing process can only begin when you feel comfortable to talk and share your experiences with others. That's much easier said than done, but thankfully, there are lots of resources available to provide emotional and practical support.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury
August 19, 2025

Post Office Inquiry – injured sub-postmasters failed by the system

The post office Horizon inquiry has published the first volume of the report of Sir Wyn Williams. In the report Sir Wyn has set out the scale of suffering endured by sub-post masters and their loved ones.

Stephen Bradley-Watson
Personal Injury
August 11, 2025
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Justice for worker with carpal tunnel syndrome after excessive tool use

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very serious condition that can cause painful symptoms in the hands and arms, often resulting in reduced function, long-term disability, and even loss of livelihood.

Stephen Bradley-Watson
Personal Injury, Client Story
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