United Kingdom: Personal Injury

Hip health issues can significantly impact women throughout their lives, from developmental conditions in adolescence to pregnancy-related pain, osteoporosis, fractures, and complications following hip replacement surgery. Understanding when symptoms require proper medical investigation and what constitutes substandard care can help women recognize if they have experienced avoidable harm that may warrant legal action.

Technology aimed at improving independence following spinal cord injury continues to develop, from mobility equipment already on the market to implantable devices that are still at an early stage of research. This article examines three different technologies and considers how developments such as these could shape the lives of people living with SCI, as well as what they might mean for future claims.

The BBC has exposed a decade-long failure in breast cancer care at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, where hundreds of patients suffered harm and at least 20 women underwent unnecessary mastectomies. An ongoing review now extends back to 2015, examining up to 4,500 additional patient cases amid revelations of rushed consultations, ignored warnings, and systemic clinical governance failures that prioritized financial incentives over patient safety.

Slipping on a wet floor with no sign can lead to painful injuries and uncertainty about what to do next. You may be able to make a personal injury claim if another party failed to take reasonable steps to prevent a slip and fall accident, including if no wet floor sign was in place.

Asbestos remains present in many UK buildings despite being banned decades ago. Understanding where this hazardous material is commonly found, recognizing the risks of exposure, and knowing how to respond if you discover it are essential steps in protecting yourself and your family from serious health consequences.

The UK Government has announced proposed changes to compensation schemes for families of workers who died from asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma and other occupational dust diseases. Under the proposals, dependants would receive the same payment level as the deceased worker, rather than the currently reduced amount, with changes expected to come into force in October 2026 subject to Parliamentary approval.

Stewarts’ client Andrew, who sustained a life-changing spinal cord injury following a delay in diagnosis and treatment of a spinal epidural abscess, has secured summary judgment in a claim against an NHS trust for medical negligence. Partner Nadia Krueger-Young and senior paralegal Holly Looker acted for Andrew.

A UK-based dog food subscription service, Years, has issued a voluntary recall of its fresh meals after nearly 200 dogs developed sudden bilateral dry eye following a recipe change that introduced buckwheat. The company is investigating whether contamination in its buckwheat supply may be linked to the reported cases, while affected pet owners explore potential compensation claims for veterinary costs and related damages.

If you have had an accident at work, you have rights that protect you before, during and after any claim. These include the right to sick pay, the right to time off for treatment and recovery, the right to fair treatment from your employer, and the right to claim compensation on a no win, no fee basis if the accident was caused by someone else's negligence.