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Can medical negligence lead to amputation?
Amputation is a life-changing injury and one that involves a considerable period of readjustment. There are several factors which can lead to the loss or amputation of a limb, one...
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Case study: £100k award for nerve damage
A hand injury may seem like a relatively minor complaint. However, the sensitivity and movement in our hands is so important to our everyday lives that a serious hand injury...
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Case study: dad denied contact with his child
This Thursday marks World Child Contact Day, an annual event which highlights the difficulties faced by the many families who are affected by child residence and contact issues. When parents...
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We raised over £3,000 for local charities in 2013
Our staff have raised over £3,000 for two local good causes as part of last year’s fundraising activity. During 2013, we were proud to support two Bristol-based charities: One25, which...
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Case study: settlement for nerve damage caused by surgery
Nerve damage can occur for a number of reasons, including medical negligence. If your nerve injury has occurred because of sub-standard care, you may be able to make a compensation...
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Barcan and Kirby wins Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Firm of the Year
We’re pleased to announce that we have won the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Firm of the Year award at Bristol Law Society’s 2013 awards dinner. We were also shortlisted for:...
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Case study: £50k for compartment syndrome claim after unnecessary surgery
Compartment syndrome is a potentially serious condition caused by bleeding or swelling within an enclosed bundle of muscles. This restricts blood flow and can cause permanent damage to the muscles...
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Top tier Legal 500 ranking for Medical Negligence team
We’re delighted to announce that our medical negligence and personal injury departments have been highly recommended by Legal 500, an independent guide to the UK’s legal services. We are one...
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Top ranking for firm in 2014 Chambers UK guide
We’re delighted to announce that our medical negligence and personal injury teams have been highly ranked as leading departments by Chambers UK 2014, a leading independent guide to the legal profession....
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Case study: compensation for delayed cervical cancer diagnosis
It was recently reported that a 26-year-old woman from Bristol died from cervical cancer after her request for a smear (cervical screening) test was turned down due to her age....
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The NHS has “a legal duty to be honest about mistakes”
The Government has announced a raft of measures intended to ensure that the NHS moves to eliminate lapses in patient care and safety. The most significant of these proposals is...
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Taylor v Novo: can you claim as a secondary victim if you weren’t at the accident?
A senior judge has given judgment at an appeal hearing in a personal injury case concerning secondary victims. ‘Secondary victim’ refers to someone who witnesses a traumatic event, such as...
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