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Out of Court Settlement: How and Why To Do It

WebThe solicitor will then draw up the consent order and submit this to the court. This is a very successful way of achieving an out-of-court settlement which can then be …

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Southampton General Hospital junior doctor's mistake led to …

WebOctober 1, 2015. Grahame Short, the Coroner at the inquest into the death of Frank Locke, an 83-year-old retired photographer and father of four from Bournemouth, has found that …

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Thinking of bringing back Crown Immunity for the NHS

WebI think the debate regarding costs in medical negligence claims reached a new low yesterday with the Guardian publishing an article by Polly Toynbee suggesting …

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Our Legal Team Hodge Jones & Allen

WebSiri Beck-Friis. Somaya Yassine. Tess Baker. Usheena Patel. Uzmah Rasool. Viviane Bablin. Will Heath. HJA's team has a wealth of experience in several disciplines of the …

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Duty of Candour in medical care – what does it mean

WebUnder duty of candour, a medical professional must inform the patient, their relatives or carers when a mistake has been made. A full explanation and apology must …

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Essex Mental Health Inquiry

WebAn open letter was sent by Hodge Jones & Allen to Dr Geraldine Strathdee the chair of the current non statutory inquiry Updates – Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry …

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Understanding and clarifying Duty of Care after Darnley V Croydon

WebThat a duty of care existed. That the level of care provided fell below a reasonable standard. That the failure of care caused the Claimant to suffer the injury …

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Week 14: Quantifying Claims

WebIn week 5 of the Litigation Series we explained how damages are calculated (quantified) in a medical negligence claim, including both general and special damages. …

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Misdiagnosis Compensation Claims

WebWhat is misdiagnosis? A misdiagnosis is where a medical professional gives the wrong diagnosis for your illness. This can be both upsetting and harmful, which is why our …

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Do I need to disclose all my medical records in a personal injury …

WebThe disclosure of medical records in personal injury cases can often be tricky to determine at times. Our lawyers can advise how to proceed through the personal …

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Can you sue the police if they fail to investigate a serious crime

WebThe Supreme Court judgement in The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v DSD & another [2018] UKSC 11 (DSD) has come as a huge and welcome …

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Police powers to enter your home or other private property

WebWhere there are two or more dwellings/homes police powers are limited to: (a) any dwelling in which the arrest took place or in which the person arrested was …

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Human Rights Solicitors Hodge Jones & Allen London

WebClaire Brigham. We’re one of the leading law firms in the UK specialising in human rights. Our passionate, energetic and committed team of Civil Liberties & Human Rights …

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KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE VARIOUS TYPES OF ASSAULTS

WebS.47 Offences against the Person Act 1861 Upon another person Causing them actual bodily harm appropriate, the considerable degree. This

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Common law: A poor substitute for the protections afforded by …

WebRecently, senior judges have been championing the role of the common law as ‘the guarantor of human rights’ ,criticising claimants in two separate cases for bringing …

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Medical Negligence Solicitors NHS & Clinical Compensation …

WebWhat is medical negligence? Medical negligence is where a healthcare professional caring for you administers the incorrect treatment, inadequate treatment or misdiagnoses and …

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Equality & Discrimination Solicitors

WebSusie Labinjoh. Partner. View profile. We specialise in helping those who’ve faced unlawful discrimination to get justice. Our Civil Liberties & Human Rights team have the skills and …

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How can you overturn a criminal conviction

WebIf you believe you may have been wrongly convicted and would like an advice from a specialist criminal defence lawyer, please call 0330 822 3451 or request a …

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What to do if contacted by the police for an interview under caution

WebIf you are contacted by the police your first call should be to a good solicitor. If you would like advice or representation for a criminal matter please contact one of our …

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