What do I wear? This is just my personal opinion on an appropriate dress code. 😊 This question is often asked by parents at various stages of the litigation journey. I was criticised once for suggesting that, when meeting the barrister in person for the first time, dressing well would give a better impression. Stating
‘Not waving but drowning’ The term Primary and Secondary Victims applies to many scenarios but the focus of my research into clarifying the terms is related to the birth injury scenario. Unfortunately it is not good news for the families of babies injured at birth. There is obviously a huge amount of legal process behind
Birth Litigation UK The Complex Issue of Deputies This blog post is to discuss the complex issue of Deputies and their role in your child’s life. For a general idea on what a Deputy does, have a look at my ‘Legal Agencies’ and ‘interim’ section on the website. I have looked carefully at the legal
Birth litigation UK Expenses checklist A guide to working out expenses Expenses A birth injury claim may include compensation for some of the additional expenses parents have incurred because of their child’s disability, over and above what they would normally have spent on an uninjured child. This can include equipment, therapy, specialist clothing, communication aids,
Social Media a two edged sword How to use social media safely for support and information in Birth Litigation Advice on Social Media Use Almost everyone uses social media in some form. It’s a familiar and mostly trusted form of communication, information gathering and support. Using social media can, however, be unsettling, upsetting and risky,
CNZ v Bath NHS Memorial Hospital CNZ (Suing by her Father and Litigation Friend MNZ) v Royal Bath Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & Anor [2023] EWHC 19 (KB). The judgment was handed down by Mr Justice Ritchie on 11 January 2023. A recent High court Judgement which may affect some birth litigation cases as it
