Blake Lapthorn was very good and dealt with everything for me. I would recommend them to anyone who is seeking help for a clinical negligence claim. I was given alot of advice and they were more than helpful in every way possible. It was a pleasure to work with John White and Gemma Bailey.

Mr W, Manchester

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Update on the CICA - Criminals need not apply

Tue 31st Jan 2012

I write further to my colleague, Grant Evatt's blog post.

Criminals to be Blocked from Claiming Compensation

Tue 31st Jan 2012

Justice Secretary Ken Clarke has announced proposals to restrict the rights of those with a criminal history from claiming an award of compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).

Heading off on your skiing holiday? Do not go away without making a note of these essential tips...

Fri 27th Jan 2012

In the event that you are involved in a skiing accident, here are some key tips so that you have all the information needed to bring a claim for a skiing accident:

Homes for Heroes

Fri 27th Jan 2012

Amongst the headlines of doom and gloom I have today learnt of an exciting development in the support of our wounded troops.

Outer Temple Clinical Negligence Drinks – 26 January

Fri 27th Jan 2012

I enjoyed a very pleasant evening last night at Outer Temple Chambers, for their annual Clinical Negligence Drinks event. It is always a good opportunity to catch up with colleagues from both sides of the fence in litigation terms and to chat with barristers, both those regularly instructed and those I have not previously had the privilege of working with, in a far less formal (and often intense) setting than is usually the case.

New brain injury unit for Hampshire

Thu 26th Jan 2012

I was interested to read about the new specialist unit that is due to be developed in North Baddesley.

Local inquest returns verdict of death due to industrial disease for ex policeman

Thu 26th Jan 2012

A local inquest has found that exposure to asbestos was the cause of death of a local retired police officer.

Don't forget to Clean that frost on your Windscreen! There are enough hazards on the road, so why cause them yourself?

Thu 26th Jan 2012

The weather may not be frosty today but it was not long ago when we went through a particularly cold spell. It is only January and we will no doubt suffer a few more cold spells before Spring.

Planning another staycation this year? You may want to think twice if your plans are driven by cost...

Thu 26th Jan 2012

A week in Majorca is £264 cheaper than a week in Devon, according to Thomas Cook.

Man admits dog charge

Thu 26th Jan 2012

Gary Hindley, 56, of Chingford, Essex whose dog mauled a girl of 6 at the weekend has admitted a breach of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. The youngster, who can't be named, suffered head and neck injuries and had an ear ripped off in the attack. She will likely be scarred for life, physically and emotionally. Her father said the dog attacked several times, circling the girl and her parents, in what he likened to a "shark attack".