Former GMP officers arrested over sexual exploitation allegations
Five retired Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers have been arrested on suspicion of raping a vulnerable teenage girl in the 1960s.
Child abuse solicitors support Keighley grooming survivor
Our child abuse compensation team have recently represented Fiona, a survivor of child sexual exploitation and grooming in West Yorkshire. Her case forms part of a broader pattern of abuse that targeted vulnerable children in Keighley during the 1990s.
Failures in care contributed to the death of baby Leo, coroner finds
In November 2018, baby Leo Thomson was born prematurely by emergency caesarean section at Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax. Tragically, Leo died just one day later at Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in Huddersfield, after suffering brain damage at birth.
A costly lift: Manual handling injury and employer negligence
Workplace injuries are all too common in physically demanding roles, particularly where employers fall short of their legal duty to provide adequate training and a safe system of work.
Why future costs matter: Assessing compensation for injured children
When a child is injured in a road traffic accident, the effects can go far beyond the initial trauma. Injuries during early development can have lasting consequences, physically, emotionally, and financially.
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.
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.
Historical child abuse survivor awarded £750,000 compensation
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.