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July 01, 2025
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£2.15m compensation secured for brain-injured cyclist

Switalskis has secured a settlement for a young-cyclist, who was left with a severe brain injury after being struck by a HGV whilst riding his bike.

Mark Hollinghurst
Brain and Spinal Injury
July 01, 2025
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What Is a Birth Injury? Understanding the Signs, Causes and Legal Options

If your child has experienced complications around birth, and you're worried about their development, you may be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and looking for answers. You're not alone and support is available.

Demi Newlove
Clinical Negligence, Clinical Negligence - Pregnancy and Birth
July 01, 2025
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Bradford Grooming Gangs: Why We Need a National Inquiry

Abuse against children remains a national problem in England and Wales, with more historical cases coming to light and staggering data about the prominence of child sexual exploitation (CSE) and abuse across the country.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse, Child Abuse - Grooming Gangs
June 30, 2025
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Can I change my child’s name?

While you can change a child's name, this blog looks at the factors that need to be considered first.

Catherine Cain
Family
June 30, 2025

Castle Hill Hospital TAVI deaths under investigation

An early-stage criminal investigation is now underway into the care of cardiac patients who underwent TAVI procedures at Castle Hill Hospital in Hull, part of Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in East Yorkshire.

Chris Gresswell-Green
Clinical Negligence
June 27, 2025
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Injury Awareness Week: A perspective from APIL’s Past President

As a solicitor with decades of experience representing injured people, I have seen firsthand the challenges they face – and the crucial role personal injury lawyers play in helping them rebuild their lives.

John McQuater
Personal Injury
June 26, 2025

Key Takeaways: IICSA - What is the government’s response so far?

On 19 June, we were honoured to join The Survivors Trust and ACT on IICSA for a vital webinar examining the Government’s response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA).

David Greenwood
Child Abuse, Child Abuse - Grooming Gangs
June 25, 2025
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Calls grow for independent inquiry into maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Concerns about maternity safety at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTH) continue to mount, as new evidence points to widespread and longstanding failings in care.

Kay Barnes
Clinical Negligence
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