Insights

6 Jul 2021

Clinical Negligence Claims and Non-English Speaking Patients

In the past two years I have learnt to appreciate the challenges many patients face whose first language is not English. This is so, because we also act for clients who speak Polish, Romanian, Lithuanian, and Russian language. Some people get by if they have ‘broken’ English but some really do struggle especially if they […]

5 Jul 2021

Brain Injury in Clinical Negligence Cases – Part 3

In recent posts we touched on brain injury caused by clinical negligence and how these cases can be successful. These cases have many facets and can also be complex to unravel and prove. When we represent victims of brain injury caused by medical negligence there are so my factors we have to bear in mind. […]

27 Jun 2021

Negative experience of the Coil and medical negligence

There was a radio interview recently on the BBC when one of their presenters talked about their agonising experience of the coil fitting. This will have resonated with many women who have had a painful experience. Painful and distressing experiences during and after the coil fitting is something I have heard often from some of […]

25 Jun 2021

Pregnancy, Covid-19 and Collateral Damage

We all know how rapidly the Covid-19 virus spread and changed the world causing immense suffering and tragedy, and for many on a very personal level. The huge restrictions on mobility and on meeting one another as well as the rapid spread of the virus has had an impact. Unlike the Spanish flu and pandemics […]

25 Jun 2021

Brain Injury in Clinical Negligence Cases – Part 2

In our last article we spoke about brain injury in clinical negligence claims and the many different factors we, as Claimant lawyers need to be aware of when we represent our clients who may have suffered a brain trauma due to medical negligence. Here we will talk about the issues concerning vulnerable witnesses in such […]

23 Jun 2021

How Are Foreign Assets Divided in Divorce?

In today’s global economy, cross-border marriages are common – as is owning property in another country. However, when such marriages end, overseas property can add an element of complexity to financial settlement and legal proceedings. Here at IMD, our solicitors are experts in divorce with an international element. We can advise you fully on how […]

14 Jun 2021

Men’s Health Week 14 – 20 June 2021

When is the last time we talked about the common issues affecting men? Sometimes they may feel they are not heard or that we do not care. Men’s Health Week campaign this year is focusing on men’s mental health in the wake of the pandemic. Even before the pandemic, men’s mental health and the greater […]

14 Jun 2021

Brain Injury in Clinical Negligence Cases

Brain injury claims caused by clinical negligence can be successful but these cases have many facets and can be complex to untangle and prove. Dealing with the right expert can make all the difference but also having an expert clinical negligence legal team to deal with your case is just as important. For a victim […]

11 Jun 2021

5 Million Plus Waiting for NHS Treatment

News that NHS waiting lists are now over 5 million in England will cause many heartache and worry, and this includes patients, the families and the medical professionals who want to treat their patients but cannot. The NHS waiting list numbers are data but it does give us a chance to reflect on the impact […]

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