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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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Blogs
The NHS has “a legal duty to be honest about mistakes”
The Government has today 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...
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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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Barcan and Kirby provides commercial law advice to Bedminster BID
We’re supporting Bedminster’s BID (Business Improvement District) proposal by providing them with legal advice and practical support on a pro bono (‘fee-free’) basis. About BIDs Within a BID (Business Improvement...
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Our 2013 charities of the year
We’re proud to announce that we’re supporting One25 and The Julian Trust Night Shelter as our 2013 charities of the year. As the only organisation in Bristol to support street...
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Case study: disability after spinal surgery errors
Our medical negligence solicitors issued a claim for compensation on behalf of a lady who was left disabled due to errors made during spinal surgery. Surgery for spinal cord condition...
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Changes to legal aid for victims of domestic violence
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders (LASPO) Bill became law in May 2012 and reforms were introduced in April 2013. The act makes some changes that have implications...
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We’re a “top-notch Bristol firm”, according to Chambers UK 2013
Our Clinical Negligence team has been highly ranked as a leading department by Chambers and Partners UK 2013, an independent guide to the UK legal profession. We are also the...
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Firm highly ranked by Chambers UK 2013
We’re delighted to announce that Chambers UK 2013, an independent guide to the UK legal profession, has ranked the firm highly in two specialist practice areas. We are also pleased...
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