By: 2 September 2015

Society of Clinical Injury Lawyers criticises short pre-Christmas consultation on fixed fees for medical negligence claims

The Society of Clinical Injury Lawyers (SCIL) has warned that the Government is planning to rush through a pre-Christmas consultation...

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By: 19 August 2015

Irwin Mitchell gives thumbs up to use of Hawk-Eye technology to assess head injuries at rugby World Cup

Irwin Mitchell has welcomed the announcement that Hawk-Eye technology will be used at the Rugby World Cup to assess the...

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By: 10 August 2015

Fixed recoverable costs limit for clinical negligence cases may end up at £250,000 mark

The Government may consider raising the limit for fixed recoverable costs in clinical negligence cases to £250,000, rather than the...

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By: 29 June 2015

Government plans to cap legal fees in clinical negligence cases

The Department of Health has outlined plans to cap what it calls "excessive legal fees" in clinical negligence cases brought...

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By: 14 April 2015

Former APIL President Matthew Stockwell joins Outer Temple’s clinical negligence team

Matthew Stockwell has joined Outer Temple Chambers. The former President of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) is a...

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By: 2 April 2015

Award for birth injury will provide 12-year-old’s care for rest of his life

This is a tragic birth injury case of an avoidable accident which caused devastating results. James is a bright 12...

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By: 3 March 2015

Accident Rehab develops new fast track assessment tool

Accident Rehab has developed a new fast track assessment tool that will make it possible for solicitors to get a...

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By: 10 February 2015

Every little helps

Jeanette Whyman is head of medical negligence with Wright Hassall. Having worked previously for Hospital Trusts, Jeanette has extensive knowledge...

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