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Kate Venn

Child Pedestrian Visibility - a Matter of Life and Death?

As the clocks go back and the nights draw in, it is the time of year when these images are recirculated. They serve as a frightening...

27/10/23
Geeta Nayar

Birth trauma: What is it, the life-changing impact it has on mums and the campaign to improve maternity care leading to the first debate in Parliament

It has taken the exceptional bravery of one MP to lead the first debate on birth trauma in the history of the UK Parliament.  On 19...

25/10/23
Georgie Wilson

Driverless cars: The latest on introducing vehicles in the UK, the legal landscape including proposed new offences and other key considerations

Last year the Government published its vision for connected and automated mobility, stating that its aim was for the UK to be a global...

20/10/23
Rebecca Peddle

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Medical negligence experts set out key signs and symptoms to be aware of and support available following a diagnosis

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, affecting one in seven women. Although rare, men can also be diagnosed with breast...

20/10/23
Rachelle Mahapatra

MBRRACE – UK report shows more needs to be done to reduce maternal deaths and end health inequalities for ethnic minority groups

Most people expecting a baby, wouldn't think about the fact that in 2023 there's still a risk of the mother dying.   MBRRACE – UK is a...

18/10/23
Saydie Farrell

Back pain: Signs and symptoms of a more serious condition?

Approximately one in six people in England suffer from back pain. Although it's very common, it can very easily tip into the territory of...

05/10/23
Helen Tomlin

Asbestos in schools: How worried should parents be and what else you need to know about the presence of the hazardous material

Recent press has highlighted the ongoing risks of asbestos, particularly in our schools. As school buildings age and repair budgets are...

04/10/23
Stephen Pearson

Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS): Is an increased awareness linked with an increase in reporting of new HAVS cases?

The issue of Raynaud’s disease made its way onto the Jeremy Vine show on BBC Radio 2 in September.  Guest Dr Sarah Jarvis explained the...

03/10/23
Kevin Saul

Cauda equina syndrome: What you need to know to be aware of the spinal emergency which lists back pain, numbness and bladder issues among its symptoms

Many people may not have heard of it, but cauda equina syndrome (CES) is an incredibly serious condition – affecting approximately 8,000...

28/09/23
Nicola Handley

Hundreds of Army tanks and vehicles could contain asbestos and why it should be more than a ‘serious concern’

The Ministry of Defence has recently admitted that over 2,000 army tanks and vehicles could contain asbestos containing materials and...

22/09/23
Stephanie Clark

Foreseeable deaths in the Military: Do the Ministry of Defence owe a duty of care in cases of suicide?

It's a well-established common law principal, that employers owe their employees a duty of care to take reasonable care of the health and...

19/09/23
Lisa Martin

The EU Directive on asbestos at work: As the European Commission proposes an update, will the UK respond?

Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, was once hailed for its heat resistance, strength, and insulating properties. However, its...

19/09/23
Cathryn Godfrey

Study confirms that fatal incidents involving livestock are on the increase

The recent news report of the farmer who shared her story of being injured by cows whilst trying to save her dog is a stark reminder of...

18/09/23
Sarah Coles

Sepsis: What is the life-threatening condition and the red flag symptoms you need to be aware of

I'm sure we've all seen storylines in soap operas along with adverts on the side of ambulances or even we know someone who has had...

11/09/23
Bilal Hussain

The prevalence of ACL injuries in female athletes and why are they happening?

As a solicitor in the catastrophic injury department at Irwin Mitchell, and a sports enthusiast, I write this article to raise awareness...

31/08/23
Nadhia Akthar

Help for holidaymakers if you suffer illness at a resort abroad

In the past few years many people have experienced an upheaval to travel plans.  Whether it was postponing or cancelling an annual family...

30/08/23
Nadhia Akthar

Cruise ships: What to do if you fall ill

Over the past couple of years more and more Brits have been taking advantage of post-pandemic life by jetting off to sunnier climes and...

23/08/23
Faith Brown

Hadley judgement: Should lawyers attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings?

The judgment in Hadley v Przybylo was handed down by Master McCloud in June this year and has reignited discussions around the...

16/08/23
Jayne Murphy

What to do if your holiday provider goes bust

When you're planning and booking that long-awaited holiday, the fact that your holiday provider might go bust is unlikely to be something...

15/08/23
Irwin Mitchell

Our reaction to the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Quinquennial Review 2023

The awaited Quinquennial Review (QQR) of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) has now been published making recommendations for...

14/08/23
Rebecca Tramaseur

Hull Royal Infirmary Maternity Services: Urgent and significant changes needed to improve patient care after CQC says hospital 'not fit for purpose'

The Women’s and Children’s Hospital at Hull Royal Infirmary, part of Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, provides maternity...

09/08/23
Rebecca Tramaseur

Women’s health and maternity matters: Early diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis is key

Endometriosis is the second most common gynaecological condition in the UK affecting one in 10 women and those assigned female at birth...

09/08/23
Jayne Murphy

Package holidays: A safer option

With the summer and school holidays in full swing, many of us will be looking forward to a well-earned holiday. For many British...

07/08/23
Jayne Murphy

Holiday insurance: Everything you need to know to ensure you're covered if something goes wrong

With holidays abroad returning to pre-pandemic levels, it's important that when you go abroad you're fully protected.  The last thing...

01/08/23
Andrew Buckham

Ten years on from the deaths of SAS reservists on the Brecon Beacons are heat injuries still a problem in the British Military?

This month marked the tenth anniversary of the sad passing of three SAS reservists on Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons - who suffered...

21/07/23
Rachelle Mahapatra

Latest CQC inspection finds maternity services at York and Scarborough Hospitals to be 'inadequate'

The Care Quality Commission has told York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust it must make improvements, rating its...

13/07/23
Alexander Davenport

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme: Is it fit for purpose?

The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) replaced the old War Pensions scheme back in April 2005. It was heralded as a non-fuss and...

12/07/23
Alexander Davenport

Asbestos risk to the British Armed Forces

Asbestos is a mineral fibre with heat resistant properties which were exploited extensively in the industrialisation of the 20th century....

06/07/23
Georgie Wilson

Driving towards safer roads: DVLA's game-changing updates to eyesight rules and conditions list

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in the UK has recently announced significant updates which are said to work towards...

27/06/23
Alice Hall

Psychiatric injury, supporting claimants and vicarious trauma

As a serious injury lawyer, I act on behalf of claimants who have, almost always, been through some sort of traumatic life event,...

23/06/23