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Case studies
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Damages of £33,000 payable by snowboarder’s insurers for injuries caused to skier
We successfully pursued a claim against a snowboarder who hit a skier from behind in the Italian resort of Cervinia.
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Damages recovered following development of compartment syndrome
Our medical negligence solicitors recovered damages of £400,000 for a client who developed compartment syndrome in hospital following a fall and a leg fracture
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Damages recovered for pedestrian hit by car when crossing road in Spain
We were able to secure substantial compensation after pursuing a pedestrian accident claim for a young British man, who was hit by a vehicle and sustained serious injuries while on holiday in Spain.
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Damages secured for failure to treat a life-threatening cardiac condition following heart surgery
Our clinical negligence team has reached a six-figure settlement for the family of a man in his 70s, who died following heart surgery after doctors failed to treat a life-threatening condition which caused a build-up of fluid in the tissue surrounding his heart.
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Damages settlement of £2.5 million for negligent laser eye surgery
We have recently settled damages of £2.5 million in a claim for negligence against a private consultant ophthalmic surgeon for laser eye surgery performed at a clinic in Guildford, Surrey.
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Damages won for chronic pain suffered by claimant for unnecessary vaginal mesh surgery
We acted for a claimant who underwent unnecessary surgery for a primary prolapse repair that left her with ongoing problems including chronic pain and requiring further major surgery.
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Data protected!
We have advised various large organisations (including a FTSE 100 company and a Japanese IT multinational) on the steps they need to undertake to comply with data protection laws.
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Data protection risks
We regularly advise UK plcs and other entities on the data protection compliance obligations relating to the many consumer and HR records that they hold.
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Day to day advice on licence applications
We have advised many clients on new licence applications and variations.
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Death of baby due to incorrect insertion of long line causing pericardial tamponade
We settled a claim against Portsmouth Hospital NHS Trust for the neonatal death caused by an incorrect placement of a neonatal long line which penetrated the right atrium causing cardiac tamponade.
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Death of mother and baby at East Surrey Hospital
We resolved a claim for damages against Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust for a husband whose wife and unborn child tragically died at East Surrey Hospital. The mother-to-be was made to wait between two and three hours before being seen despite her being visibly unwell.
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Decision reversed in Guatemalan adoption
An Italian citizen living in the UK adopted a baby under Guatemalan law. Guatemalan adoptions are not recognised in the UK, so the baby needed a visa to come here for re-adoption through the UK courts.
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Defending a claim that a gifted property was held on trust for son's stepfather
Our client had been gifted a property by his mother before she died. The property had been purchased in her sole name.
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Defending a multi-million pound claim for Europe’s biggest airline
We acted on the defence of a multi-million pound claim brought by Europe’s biggest airline arising out of an agreement to provide transport services to the airline’s passengers throughout Europe.
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Defending brothers' claim that a property was held on trust
Our contentious private client team acted on behalf of the executor of the estate of Anthony Tackaberry and successfully defended a claim that a property registered in his name was held on trust, rather than absolutely owned by his estate.
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Defending High Court claim on behalf of vulnerable client
Our contentious private client team successfully defended a High Court claim brought by the former carer of Mr Nicholas Rayner. The judge was heavily critical of the claimant and ordered the repayment of money and return of documents improperly removed by her.
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Delay in diagnosing bacterial meningitis
Our client attended his GP complaining of symptoms consistent with meningitis, which the GP initially diagnosed as an ear infection.
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Delay in diagnosing hip dysplasia in young child
We have represented a young girl in her clinical negligence claim, which arose from a delay in the diagnosis and treatment of her dislocated hips at birth.
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Delay in diagnosing viral meningitis
Our medical negligence solicitors are presently pursuing a claim for a client who went to her GP demonstrating clear neurological symptoms, including loss of balance, lack of co-ordination, persistent vomiting and difficulty speaking.
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Delay in diagnosis of recurrence of breast cancer
We secured a settlement of £215,000 for a client who is now terminally ill following the incorrect diagnosis of her recurring cancer.
