ITV’s The Blame explores sexual abuse by a figure skating coach and abuse of power by police officers, highlighting the grooming, control and victim-blaming survivors can experience. Our specialist abuse solicitors explain the law around abuse by people in positions of trust, potential civil claims for compensation and when organisations may be legally responsible.

Switalskis’ are appealing for witnesses following the recent conviction of Dr Rolando Tayag who was a senior doctor at Maidstone Hospital.

One Punch Awareness Week highlights the devastating consequences that can follow a single moment of violence, including serious brain injuries that can change someone's life forever.

This week, it was revealed that up to 98 child sexual exploitation investigations are currently under way in Birmingham, with six believed to involve groups of offenders. More than 140 children are known to be at risk of, or experiencing, child sexual exploitation in the city.

Specialist medical negligence solicitors from Switalskis who are supporting clients who have suffered avoidable harm after breast cancer treatment at hospitals in County Durham have expressed ‘deep concern’ over reports that the Trust concerned is now to review the care of a further 4,500 women.

A car accident happens in an instant, but when it results in a brain injury, the effects can last a lifetime.

Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a medical emergency where delayed diagnosis can cause permanent damage to bladder, bowel function, mobility and sensation. Recognising red flag symptoms such as bladder changes, saddle numbness and leg weakness is crucial to ensuring urgent treatment and reducing the risk of lasting injury.

The Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs has announced the next phase of its work, confirming local investigations in Wales and Birmingham. These investigations will examine what happened, why children were not identified and protected, how institutions responded and what must change to prevent the same failures from being repeated.