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02 July 2008

A hospital has admitted responsibility for the delays in treatment which led to the amputation of an Ipswich woman's right leg

In February 2007, Karen Flory (then 37) was admitted to Ipswich ... Read more >>

26 June 2008

It is a little known fact that Britain has a scheme that compensates people injured in road traffic accidents if the driver to blame is uninsured or cannot be identified ("hit and run" and other ... Read more >>

26 June 2008

Kester Cunningham John held its Annual Summer concert on 25th June at Newnham College, Cambridge. Over one hundred guests were able to enjoy a varied and exciting programme of music. The concert ... Read more >>

02 June 2008

The case of an Ipswich girl who suffered brain injuries at her birth has settled the day before it was due to go to court in London tomorrow to decide on how she should be supported financially, after ... Read more >>

02 June 2008

The outlook for families of the thousands of workers killed by the fatal asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma will depend on the result of a nine-week high court battle which starts tomorrow.

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30 May 2008

A Beaconsfield woman is to sue a hospital for the injuries she received at her birth 31 years ago.

Samantha Fry was born at Wycombe general hospital in January 1997. Her mother Kathleen began ... Read more >>

28 May 2008

A Solihull woman who was injured during her birth 36 years ago is to sue the maternity hospital, claiming negligence.

Helen Walker was born in July 1972 at the Birmingham Women's Hospital after ... Read more >>

22 May 2008

KCJ is delighted to announce its renewed sponsorship of Cambridge Rugby Union Football Club. Rather like KCJ, the Club is progressing rapidly up the leagues. Cambridge is the leading side in the Eastern ... Read more >>

21 April 2008

The results of a civil action against the director of a Norfolk paper recycling company who was convicted of the corporate manslaughter of one of his employees are to be reviewed by the court of appeal ... Read more >>

28 February 2008

Until autumn 2007, anyone concerned about their ability to manage their own affairs, due to illness or other incapacity, could appoint a third party to do so under an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA). ... Read more >>

28 February 2008

If you feel you have cause to make a personal injury claim, don't wait too long before taking legal action. Under normal circumstances, it must be started within three years of the incident that gave ... Read more >>

22 February 2008

Under new rules that came into effect in February 2008, the employers of illegal workers face large fines. Even unwittingly breaking the rules can result in fines of up to £10,000 per illegal worker ... Read more >>

06 February 2008

Recent research shows that modern working practices can put as much stress on employees' family relationships as an additional 120 hours' work a year.

The 'Market, Class and Employment' study, ... Read more >>

30 January 2008

Kester Cunningham John's personal injury and clinical negligence teams have been praised by independent auditors for their 'exceptional' standard of claim handling.

The recognition comes from ... Read more >>

25 January 2008

You may be relieved to hear that in Virginia USA, judges are not allowed to decide cases by the toss of a coin. Judge James Michael Shull was held to have failed to uphold the Virginia Court's dignity ... Read more >>

20 January 2008

Doctors have been told to own up when they make a mistake, in a bid to reduce the £613 million in compensation paid each year to victims of NHS blunders.

A new culture of honesty and openness ... Read more >>

14 January 2008

Overwork and poor training of doctors and midwives causes up to a thousand infant deaths every year, according to a new report.

According to Professor Jason Gardosi, director of the Perinatal ... Read more >>