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 […]
Phoenix Legal Solicitors & Free Wills Month 2025 Making a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are respected. Yet many people delay the process, often due to uncertainty or the perceived cost. This October, Phoenix Legal Solicitors are proud to once […]
£17,000 Recovered from Revolut After Business Owner Falls Victim to Sophisticated Impersonation Scam In February 2024, a hard-working business owner and father of four became the unfortunate target of a highly sophisticated impersonation scam. What began as a routine day quickly turned into a financial nightmare, but thanks to legal intervention and a final ruling […]
Phoenix Legal Solicitors Shortlisted for Three Liverpool Law Society Awards We are proud to announce that Phoenix Legal Solicitors has been shortlisted in three categories at this year’s Liverpool Law Society Annual Dinner and Legal Awards 2025. The nominations recognise our team’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to delivering excellent results for our clients. Our Nominations […]
Case Study: Tenant Wins £3,800 Deposit Dispute in Brighton Tenancy deposits are meant to provide security for both tenants and landlords. But when landlords fail to comply with strict legal rules, the consequences can be costly. In a recent case handled by our team at Phoenix Legal, a tenant in Brighton secured £3,800 in compensation […]
14 NHS Trusts Face Review Over Patient Safety Concerns It has been reported that 14 NHS trusts are to have their maternity services examined under the government’s ongoing review of maternity care in England. The review is chaired by Baroness Amos, who has acknowledged that it is “entirely unacceptable” that such an investigation is needed, […]
Successful Clinical Negligence Claim: £45,000 Secured for Child with Avoidable Hearing Loss Phoenix Legal Solicitors has successfully settled a clinical negligence claim on behalf of Miss C, who suffered avoidable hearing loss due to failings in her ENT care at the defendant hospital. After detailed investigation and expert legal representation, Phoenix Legal was able to […]
The New NHS League Tables: What Do They Mean and Do They Matter? The Government has published new league tables ranking NHS Trusts from best to worst. Separate tables cover acute trusts, non-acute trusts, and ambulance trusts. According to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, the tables are intended to “inform the public and let them exercise […]
Industrial Disease and Illness: Your Guide to Making a Claim Industrial diseases remain a serious issue in England and Wales, especially for workers in high-risk industries. If you or a loved one has developed an illness due to unsafe working conditions or exposure to harmful substances, you may be entitled to compensation. At Phoenix Legal, […]
