An investigation has revealed that serious failings by a heart surgeon at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle contributed to the deaths of seven patients and left another with significant harm.

We’re delighted to share that the talent at Switalskis has been recognised with yet another accolade – we’re shortlisted in three categories at the Personal Injury Awards 2025.

Sports injuries can happen to anyone, whether you’re playing competitively, training at a club, or simply enjoying sport in your free time. While many injuries are just part of being active, sometimes they happen because of negligence. If your injury was caused by poor supervision, unsafe facilities, or a lack of proper medical support, you may be able to make a claim.

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that affects movement, muscle tone, and coordination. It can range from mild to severe and often requires ongoing care and support throughout a person’s life. When cerebral palsy results from medical negligence during pregnancy, birth, or shortly after delivery, families may be able to bring a legal claim.

October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day - a time to celebrate and raise awareness of those living with cerebral palsy, while also highlighting the nature of the condition.

A new report has found that women treated by former NHS gynaecologist Daniel Hay at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB) were subjected to substandard and unsafe care that caused lasting harm.

A man who groomed and abused a vulnerable teenager in care has had his prison sentence increased from 18 to 23 years by the Court of Appeal. The survivor, who was just 15 when she was coerced into a so-called marriage with Raja Zulqurnean, lived in a Bradford children’s home at the time.

Playing sport is a great way to stay active, build skills, and be part of a team. But when injuries happen, it’s not always clear who is responsible.