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Geeta Nayar

Birth Trauma Inquiry: Where are we one year on and why there's still a long path to ensure all women receive safe care during childbirth

On 13 May, 2024, the first Parliamentary Inquiry into birth trauma was published. The publication followed the gathering of 1,300 written...

12/05/25
Stephanie Denham

Occupational asthma: Legal expert sets out what the condition is and how workers may not have explored their jobs could be a possible cause

Work-related asthma is a significant concern in the UK, as highlighted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).  The condition can be...

02/05/25
Elizabeth Ridley

What are the key law changes that need to be upheld when transferring people from NHS hospital to local authority social care

Current legislation and guidance highlight a duty for the NHS and local authorities to collaborate with each other, particularly when it...

11/04/25
Fern Mapp

International serious injury lawyer welcomes new road safety measures in Spain

As a specialist in International Serious Injury, I regularly act for injured and bereaved clients involved in road traffic accidents...

19/03/25
Sharon Williams

The need for urgent maternity care reform as analysis identifies top 10 Hospital Trusts with highest number of preventable birth injury claims

Each year there are more than 600,000 births in the UK. The vast majority are safe and bring enjoyment and happiness to families.  There...

18/03/25
Tom Fletcher

Specialist abuse lawyer welcomes conviction of former boarding school housemaster and scout leader Richard Burrows

The conviction of Richard Burrows marks a significant moment in the campaign against child abuse.  Burrows, formerly of Birmingham, had...

18/03/25
Rhona Phillips

Elder abuse: A 'serious issue that requires immediate attention and action' says legal expert

Reading about Nicola Hughes’ experience with her mother’s care at Barrogil House in Fife was both heartbreaking and eye-opening.  As a...

17/03/25
Tim Annett

Thirlwall Inquiry: Lawyer calls on Countess of Chester Hospital Trust and executives to accept responsibility for Lucy Letby failures in closing submissions

The Thirlwall Inquiry started its final hearings on Monday with closing submissions made by the core participants and counsel. The...

17/03/25
Kim Leslie

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: Personal injury lawyer speaks out on 'admiration' for Scotland's charity

As we mark Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month this March, I'm reminded of the incredible work being done by Cerebral Palsy Scotland....

13/03/25
Laura Cornes

LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme: Military injury lawyers set out what you need to know to make a claim

Prior to 2000, the British Armed Forces enforced the so called “gay ban” policy.  Although the Sexual Offences Act 1967 decriminalised...

11/03/25
Rebecca Wood

Lawyers issue key advice to stay safe from the silent killer carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide is an odourless, colourless gas and one of the most common causes of poisoning worldwide.  Often referred to as the...

06/03/25
Victoria Mclean

Reaper Pilots: Military injury legal expert sets out the impact of remote warfighting and making an AFCS claim

With the advancements in modern technology, military personnel can now be involved in military operations without being physically...

03/03/25
Tom Fletcher

Lessons to be learned as BBC apologises for failing to stop DJ Tim Westwood's 'bullying and misogynistic behaviour'

As an expert abuse lawyer, it's extremely disheartening to learn about the failures that allowed Tim Westwood’s alleged abusive behaviour...

25/02/25
David Bell

Lawyer says abuse and harassment of women in the UK military is 'deeply troubling'

As a senior associate with military claim experience working for Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP, I find the issue of abuse and harassment of...

25/02/25
Tom Fletcher

Lawyer 'concerned' about impact of abuse as Royal Mail postman jailed for 6 years

This week, Michael Stewart, a 63-year-old postman, was jailed for six-and-a-half years for groping multiple women while making deliveries...

21/02/25
Emma Crowther

Lawyer who supports survivors of abuse speaks out after paedophile Ian Silvester jailed

Ian Silvester used his roles as a scout leader, first aider, scuba instructor, driving instructor and babysitter to abuse boys spanning...

13/02/25
Abigail Hands

Phase Transfer EHCPS – Moving on to the next stage of education

Phase transfers refer to the process of moving a child or young person with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) from one key stage...

12/02/25
Rhona Phillips

Abuse expert's concerns over accounts of mistreatment at Skye House

As a legal expert specialising in abuse cases, I'm deeply troubled by the accounts of mistreatment at Skye House, Scotland's largest...

11/02/25
Tom Fletcher

Expert lawyers represent Harrods sexual abuse survivors as new allegations emerge that Mohammed Al Fayed's brother also abused workers

It's understood more than 400 people have come forward in relation to the sexual abuse which they experienced at the hands of former...

07/02/25
Tom Fletcher

Child sexual abuse lawyers welcome removal of three-year time limit for compensation claims

A very welcome change to the legal landscape for survivors of child sexual abuse has been announced today with the removal of the...

05/02/25
Kim Leslie

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry: Lawyer speaks out after Edinburgh abuse "brushed under the carpet"

As a child abuse specialist and Head of Personal Injury Scotland for Irwin Mitchell Scotland, I'm deeply moved by the straight-talking...

31/01/25
Katie Warner

Lawyers support families affected by Leeds maternity failings as BBC investigation finds deaths of 56 babies and two mums may have been preventable

Going into hospital to have a baby is a moment where many women feel, and often are, at their most vulnerable.  There can be a lot of...

17/01/25
David Johnston-Keay

Silicosis: As new advice is issued expert lawyer explores the worrying trend of silica exposure and the support available to those affected

New simplified advice has been issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for those who install artificial stone worktops intended...

14/01/25
Tom Riis-Bristow

Lawyer's concern as cases of alleged medical negligence at University Hospitals Sussex double to more than 200

Across the last 16 years, I’ve represented dozens of clients impacted by medical negligence involving traumatic life-changing injuries or...

07/01/25
Jatinder Paul

Cruise ship illness: Lawyers set out key advice as number of passengers falling ill hits 10-year high

The cruise industry faced unprecedented challenges in 2024 as stomach bug outbreaks reached their highest levels in over a decade,...

07/01/25
Auriana Griffiths

Concerns Over 34 Patients “Lost To Follow Up” At Maidstone And Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

To deliver safe and effective medical care, it’s fundamental that NHS Trusts ensure all their staff understand their individual...

20/12/24
Fozia Iftikhar

As Christmas approaches, one of our serious injury experts expresses concern over the rise in violence against women and girls

Crimes relating to violence against women in England and Wales have risen by 40% in recent years.  A ‘national emergency’ The National...

20/12/24
Tessa Craythorne

The importance of rehabilitation when supporting brain injury survivors

It's always worth taking an afternoon away from your desk to attend the Acquired Brain Injury Forum for London’s conference.  It's an...

10/12/24
Kim Leslie

Personal Injury lawyer says adjusting speed limits in Scotland "warrants careful consideration"

As the Head of Personal Injury at Irwin Mitchell Scotland, I'm deeply committed to advocating for safer roads and protecting the rights...

28/11/24
Kim Leslie

Abuse lawyer explains why it's important to be trauma-aware

As a specialist in child abuse and personal injury litigation, I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact that trauma can have on...

26/11/24