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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Jul
Jul
Leeds County Court Appeal Reinforces the Importance of Correct Track Allocation in Housing Disrepair Claims A recent appeal decision in Dacres v Leeds City Council has provided further guidance on how courts should approach the allocation of housing disrepair claims and serves as an important reminder that the Civil Procedure Rules must be applied in […]
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Jul
Jul
Audiology Services Across England Fail Hundreds of Children Hundreds of deaf children have been misdiagnosed and denied hearing aids or cochlear implants. Dr Camilla Kingdon was commissioned by the Health Secretary in April 2025 to investigate the systemic failures of paediatric audiology services across England. Her report was published in November 2025. Findings of the […]