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Case review 2022-01-26
In February 2010, the claimant suffered a brain injury and physical injuries whilst detained in hospital. Liability was established in favour of the claimant and the quantum trial took place in May 2021. There were various considerations in this case, but two of the key issues in dispute related to future care and capacity.
Article 2022-01-25
We have taken a look at some of the hot topics emerging in health, safety and environment over recent months and interesting recent developments in the area, including the COVID-19 public enquiry, HSE targeted investigations and allergen labelling changes.
Case review 2022-01-25
Hot on the heels of the judgment in the case of Stansfield v BBC [2021], the High Court has handed down judgment in Palmer v Mantas & Anor [20.01.22]. The claimant received an award for damages in excess of £1.6m for her minor traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in the face of allegations in regard to fundamental dishonesty.
Case review 2022-01-25
In the case of NAX V MAX & Anor [2021], the claimant suffered serious and life changing injuries following a road traffic accident on 23 November 2018. Whilst the defendant admitted primary liability, causation and contributory negligence were raised as an issue within the defence.
News 2022-01-25
We have recruited a leading construction and insurance specialist to join its London team. Paul Lowe, formerly a partner at Weightmans, is experienced in all insurance matters relating to the construction industry including on both policy coverage and defence.
Article 2022-01-25
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global health and economic crisis with devastating effects. For many countries, the focus has shifted to economic recovery and growth. Integral to this is the safety of workers’ physical and mental health. In this article, we provide a cross-jurisdictional review of how COVID-19 risk will be regulated by criminal enforcement agencies in the UK, US and Australia.
Article 2022-01-24
As we approach the second anniversary of COVID-19 related restrictions in the UK, HM Courts & Tribunals Service has published its evaluation of remote hearings which were quickly adopted when in-person hearings could not take place. Looking to the future, how will the courts be holding hearings? Remotely or in-person?
News 2022-01-24
We are delighted to announce we have been reappointed by NHS Resolution to provide health-related legal services for the next three years.
Case review 2022-01-21
On 13 January 2022, the Court of Appeal handed down the latest judgment considering whether a defendant can be held liable for psychiatric injury suffered by a close relative of a primary victim of clinical negligence.
News 2022-01-20
The appointments of Gavin Henderson and Daniela Fusi, both formerly Clyde & Co (Scotland) partners, takes the total number of fee earners to 23 across our offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow, with more new fee earners expected to join in the coming months as we enjoy another record year.
