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Don’t “railroad” families of brain-damaged babies through new compensation scheme, government told
Specialist lawyers question whether Rapid Resolution and Redress’ scheme will deliver fewer injuries and lower costs Families reeling from the devastating impact of being told that their new-born baby may…
High Court challenge to NHS England’s refusal to fund life-changing treatment for seven-year old boy
The parents of a seven-year-old boy are going to the High Court on Thursday 25 May 2017 to challenge NHS England’s refusal to fund life-changing treatment for him. The boy,…
Hodge Jones & Allen Criminal Defence partner Graeme Hydari shortlisted for Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year
Greame Hydari has been shortlisted for this year Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year in criminal defence category for championing rights of defendants with autism. Graeme is a specialist defence solicitor…
Coroner says neglect contributed to death of man whose aneurysm went untreated at Manchester hospital for eight years
The inquest into the death of a 67-year-old man from Stretford in Manchester has concluded that he died of “natural causes contributed to by neglect”. Peter Young was a retired…
Inquest set to open into death of man whose aneurysm went untreated at Manchester hospital
Inquest date: Tuesday 16th May Time: 10am Location: Manchester Coroner’s Court, Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester M2 5BR Duration: Two days The inquest into the death of a 67-year-old…
Fixed costs proposals in clinical negligence claims based on flawed logic says Hodge Jones & Allen
Firm calls for the ‘delay, deny, defend’ culture in the NHS to be tackled The Department of Health’s proposal to fix recoverable costs in low value clinical negligence cases would…
Retired electricity board labourer appeals for help with asbestos exposure investigation
An 82-year old retired labourer who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2015, is seeking answers about why his former London-based employer Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB) allowed him to…
Inquest set to open into death of 27-year-old man with learning disabilities at St James’s Hospital in Leeds
Inquest date: Monday 24th April Time: 10am Location: The Coroner’s Court, Court 1 (First Floor), 71 Northgate, Wakefield WF1 3BS Duration: Four days The inquest into the death of a…