Tenant Wins £5,700 in Tenancy Deposit Claim A tenant has been awarded £5,700 in compensation after their landlord failed to protect their tenancy deposit and later refused to return it — a serious breach of the Housing Act 2004. Our client had lived in the property under several tenancy agreements, yet the landlord never protected […]
Phoenix Legal Solicitors Win Law Firm of the Year Phoenix Legal Solicitors has been named Law Firm of the Year (1–49 employees) at the Liverpool Law Society Annual Dinner and Legal Awards 2025, held last night at the Rum Warehouse, Titanic Hotel, Liverpool. A Major Win on One of the Region’s Biggest Legal Stages The […]
Medical Device Claims: The Medtronic LVAD Scandal It has been reported that doctors at Freeman Hospital (Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) and Harefield Hospital (Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust) continued to recommend and implant a Medtronic Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) — the HeartWare HVAD — despite knowing that this device was linked […]
Medical Negligence – Delay in Diagnosing a Heart Attack A delay or mistake in diagnosing and treating heart-related conditions, including heart attacks, can lead to serious and sometimes life-threatening consequences. When the standard of medical care falls short, it may be possible to pursue a claim for compensation. What Is a Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction)? […]
Medical Negligence – Gallbladder Surgery Surgical errors during gallbladder surgery can cause serious injury, often requiring further corrective operations or procedures to repair the damage. If the harm was avoidable, it may be possible to pursue a medical negligence claim for compensation. Understanding the Gallbladder and Common Issues The gallbladder is a small, pouch-like organ […]
Phoenix Legal Debt Recovery Department Surpasses £100,000 Milestone in 2025 At Phoenix Legal Solicitors, our dedicated Debt Recovery and Enforcement team continues to deliver exceptional results for clients seeking to recover outstanding monies owed under County Court Judgments (CCJs). We are delighted to announce that so far this year, our department has successfully recovered more […]
Time Limits in Medical Negligence Claims: Why Early Legal Advice Is Crucial If you believe you may have a legal claim arising from negligent medical treatment, it’s essential to seek legal advice as early as possible. The Limitation Act 1980 sets out strict time limits for bringing a claim, and missing a deadline could prevent […]
Can Students Claim Their Tenancy Deposit? What You Need to Know When renting private accommodation, many students aren’t aware that their landlords have a legal duty to protect tenancy deposits in a government-approved scheme. Failing to do so can lead to serious financial consequences for landlords and potential compensation for tenants. In our latest blog […]
Investigation into Cardiac Surgeon Following Multiple Patient Deaths The General Medical Council (GMC) is conducting an investigation following the deaths of seven (7) patients at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, operated by The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The deceased patients were treated by Ms Karen Booth, a cardiac surgeon at the […]
Something we hear quite often from potential clients is that they feel uncomfortable about suing the NHS. Many people recognise the hugely important work the NHS does and worry that making a claim will get someone into trouble. However, pursuing a medical negligence claim is not about punishing the NHS or targeting individual clinicians. It […]
