More than 901,758 persons were in custody in England and Wales last year (gov.uk). That is nearly one million lives disrupted by procedures, pressure, and pressure-induced decisions. People believed that cooperating was the only way to be safe. Many later regretted that assumption. Blackburn residents face the same procedures under Lancashire Police. The difference lies in knowing and...

Having worked closely with industry experts across clinical indemnity and legal services, we’ve seen how discretionary refusal and unclear wording can fail people at their most vulnerable. Today, comprehensive, clearly worded policies, backed by a super-specialist claims team, are reshaping the clinical negligence landscape. In Bradford, Clinical negligence solicitors operate as a true...

Do you really need a solicitor to make a claim against the NHS, or can you handle it yourself? Many people ask this question after something goes wrong during medical treatment. In England, NHS Resolution reported 14,428 new clinical negligence claims in 2024/25, with over £3 billion paid in compensation and legal costs, showing how complex and serious these cases often are.  When facing...

Have you ever wondered how much you could realistically receive if medical care from the NHS caused lasting harm? The burden of injury and loss doesn’t just affect health; it affects life, work, and family.  In 2024/25, the National Health Service paid out around £3.1 billion in clinical negligence compensation, reflecting rising claims and growing accountability for avoidable harm....

Ten years can feel like a lifetime when you’re still living with the consequences of medical mistakes. Many people only realise something went wrong long after treatment ends, when pain worsens, a missed diagnosis comes to light, or a second doctor finally connects the dots.  If you’re asking, ‘Can I claim medical negligence after 10 years in the UK?‘ you’re not alone....

Have you or a loved one suffered preventable harm after NHS treatment? Knowing how to claim for medical negligence against the NHS can make a huge difference to your recovery and peace of mind.  Every year, over 14,000 clinical negligence claims are filed with NHS Resolution in England. Around £3.1 billion was paid out in compensation in 2024/25 alone, reflecting growing accountability for...

Every second counts when you’re accused of a crime, and the first question almost everyone asks is: “How much will this legal defence cost me?” In the UK, criminal defence pricing varies dramatically by experience, location, and case complexity. Regional solicitors often charge between £150 and £400 per hour, with more senior counsel commanding even higher rates.  According to current...

In the winter of 2020, it started with a child’s cough that never went away. Behind peeling walls and dark mould stains, two-year-old Awaab Ishak was slowly being poisoned by the place meant to keep him safe. His death shocked the UK and exposed a harsh truth: for too long, housing disrepair was ignored, excused, or delayed. Awaab’s Law changes that. It is a powerful legal safeguard designed...

Imagine waking up to a knock at the door, seeing the police outside, and having your name suddenly dragged into the criminal justice system. In England and Wales, there were 1.31 million defendants prosecuted in criminal courts in 2024, showing how often ordinary people face serious legal challenges. For many, this is the start of stress, uncertainty, and fear about outcomes, penalties, and...

Want clarity about someone’s bail conditions in the UK? You’re not alone. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are placed on pre-charge bail conditions as part of police investigations, with 259,319 concluded in England and Wales in the year ending March 2024 alone. Understanding how to find out someone’s bail conditions UK matters because these conditions contain strict rules that...