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Topic Archives: Personal Injury
AJ’s coach under criticism for allowing boxer to fight with concussion
- 27.09.2019
- JessicaMG
- None
In a post-fight interview with the BBC Joshua's coach, Rob McCracken, admitted that he let the heavyweight boxer continue to fight despite knowing he had suffered a concussion. McCracken told the BBC that he "knew he [Joshua] was concussed, and I'm trying to get him through a few more rounds". The admission has drawn heavy criticism from numerous brain injury charities, not least from leading UK charity, Headway – the brain association. Our Mark Robinson, Personal Injury Solicitor, comments here...
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Potter Rees Dolan ranked in Legal 500 guide for 2020
- 27.09.2019
- JessicaMG
- Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury
We are extremely proud to announce that both our Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury departments are once again featured in the prestigious Legal 500.
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TfL confirms London buses will be using ‘innovative’ new safety systems by 2020
- 26.09.2019
- JessicaMG
- Personal Injury
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that London buses will be using ‘innovative’ new safety systems by 2020 as part of a wider campaign to reduce road casualties.
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Who are the most famous people to have lived with a stoma?
- 26.09.2019
- JessicaMG
- Clinical Negligence
As part of our ongoing campaign to improve body positivity and tackle the stigmas that ostomates face, we’re highlighting a few examples of famous people who have experienced life with a stoma - and sharing some of their insights into how they have adjusted to living with the condition.
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Bike Cam: 'Mug of the Month' nominees for July
- 25.09.2019
- JessicaMG
- Personal Injury, Opinion
We've collected videos of incidents featuring motorcyclists, car and van drivers - even other cyclists! - to show the sorts of encounters and dangers those who travel by bicycle can face on the roads - and sometimes footpaths! Each month we will upload a selection of videos asking you to vote for who you think is the 'Mug of the Month'...
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Richard Edwards writes opinion piece for Law Society Gazette
- 24.09.2019
- JessicaMG
- Personal Injury, Opinion, Media Coverage
Richard Edwards, Partner within our Personal Injury team, recently wrote a thought provoking piece on Legal Expense Insurance and whether it is time for a reform, for the Law Society Gazette. Read more here...
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RCN warn patient safety is at risk due to shortage of nurses
- 17.09.2019
- JessicaMG
- Clinical Negligence
A report by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned that a shortfall of 40,000 nurses in the UK could result in patients missing out on vital care. Gill Edwards, Partner within our Clinical Negligence department, comments here...
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Nurses and midwives to be given £1,000 each to spend on training
- 06.09.2019
- JessicaMG
- Clinical Negligence
Nurses, midwives and other front-line health professionals are to each be given £1,000 over three years to spend on training as part of the government’s attempt to reduce the number of staff leaving the NHS and improve patient care.
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Longest waiting times on record in England for GP appointments
- 05.09.2019
- JessicaMG
- Clinical Negligence
The average waiting time to see a GP in England has breached two weeks for the first time on record, according to a poll recent of 901 GPs. Our Head of Clinical Negligence and Senior Partner, Helen Dolan, comments here...
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Blue badge scheme extended to those with 'Invisible Illnesses'
- 30.08.2019
- JessicaMG
- Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, Court Of Protection
As of today, the government is expanding the blue badge scheme to include a variety of invisible or hidden illnesses. This means that thousands more individuals will be able to register for a blue badge, which will give them access to disabled parking spots all around the UK.
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