Were You Treated by Dr Surrayya Najeeb? Tribunal Findings and What They Mean for Former Patients Patients who were treated by Dr Surrayya Kamal Najeeb may wish to review the care they received following serious findings made by a Medical Practitioners Tribunal. In September 2026, the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) found Dr Najeeb’s fitness […]
Blood Cancer Symptoms and Delayed Diagnosis: When Could It Be Clinical Negligence? September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, an important opportunity to raise awareness of blood cancers, their symptoms and the importance of timely diagnosis. Blood cancer includes more than 100 different types, with leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma among the best-known. Because many blood cancer […]
Phoenix Legal Limited Trainee Solicitor Oliver Roberts Elected as Secretary of the Merseyside Junior Lawyers Division Committee for 2026/2027 Phoenix Legal Limited is pleased to announce that our Trainee Solicitor, Oliver Roberts, has been elected to serve as Secretary of the Merseyside Junior Lawyers Division (MJLD) Committee for 20226/2027. The MJLD is an independent association […]
Lymphoma Symptoms and Delayed Diagnosis: When Could It Be Clinical Negligence? World Lymphoma Awareness Day, which takes place on 15 September each year, provides an opportunity to raise awareness of lymphoma, its symptoms and the importance of seeking appropriate medical attention. Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer affecting lymphocytes, a type of white blood […]
PTSD After Medical Negligence: Can You Claim Compensation for Psychological Injury? When people think about clinical negligence claims, they often focus on physical injuries. However, the emotional and psychological impact of negligent medical treatment can be just as devastating. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a recognised psychiatric condition that can develop following traumatic experiences, including […]
Phoenix Legal Secures £11,000 in Japanese Knotweed Claim Japanese Knotweed continues to pose a serious and often underestimated threat to residential property owners across the UK. Its rapid growth, invasive nature, and potential to cause structural damage can significantly reduce property value and create complex legal disputes between neighbours. Japanese Knotweed Encroachment from Neighbouring Land […]
Awaab’s Law Phase 2: What Does It Mean for Tenants and Landlords? Awaab’s Law represents a significant change to the legal protections available to social housing tenants, introducing legally enforceable timescales for social landlords to investigate and address serious housing hazards. With Phase One already in force and Phase Two due to take effect in […]
Needle Stick Injuries: When Do They Become a Clinical Negligence Claim? Needle stick injuries are a serious occupational hazard within healthcare settings. For doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, and support staff, the risk of being accidentally pricked by a contaminated or used needle is always there. While many incidents are handled appropriately, failures in safety procedures […]
What Happens If a Pharmacy Gives You the Wrong Medication? Clinical Negligence Claims Mistakes in healthcare can have serious consequences, especially when they involve medication. While pharmacies play a vital role in patient safety, errors do occasionally occur. One of the most common and potentially dangerous mistakes is when a patient is given the wrong […]
Can a Patient Be Partly to Blame in a Clinical Negligence Claim? When bringing a clinical negligence claim, the primary issue is usually whether a doctor, GP, nurse, hospital or other healthcare professional has breached their duty of care and caused avoidable harm. However, in some medical negligence cases, the court will also consider whether […]
