Former Mental Health Practitioner Receives Settlement Following Stress at Work Claim Against Council In July 2018, our client was employed by Birmingham City Council as an Approved Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP) on the Council’s city-wide AMHP team. One Friday in July 2018, she was allocated a Mental Health Assessment (MHA). Upon review, she concluded that […]
Category Archives: Claim
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What is a Birth Injury? Having a baby is an exciting time but it is not always the blissful experience portrayed in film and on television. While the UK has one of the best maternity safety records in the world, complications can arise during pregnancy, labour, or delivery. In some cases, infants are born in […]
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Understanding Clinical Negligence Claims Healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and surgeons, are trusted to provide safe and competent care. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen, and when they do, they may lead to severe physical, emotional, and financial consequences for patients. Clinical negligence, also referred to as medical negligence, arises when a healthcare provider fails to […]
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London Tenant Secures £2,370 Compensation After Landlord Breaches Tenancy Deposit Rules Mr. Z, a tenant in London, entered into an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) in September 2009. Upon moving into the property, he paid his landlord a deposit of £2,370. Mr. Z lived in the property for 13 years, during which he: Entered into 8 […]
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Phoenix Solicitors secure £2,500 compensation for Mrs L after Landlord breaches tenancy deposit rules In November 2020, Mrs L moved into a property in Littlehampton, West Sussex, under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) Agreement. She paid a deposit of £500 to her landlord upon moving in. Mrs L lived in the property until July 2023, […]
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How Netflix’s Cold Call Highlights the Devastating Impact of Scams Cold Call, a mini-series originally aired on Channel 5, has recently gained renewed attention after being added to Netflix, putting the serious issue of scams back into the spotlight. For those unfamiliar, Cold Call is a gripping drama about a victim of a cold call […]
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Risks of Damp and Mould in the UK Damp and mould are common issues in the UK due to the frequently wet and cold climate. They can occur in homes for various reasons, such as condensation, leaks, poor ventilation, or rising damp. If left untreated, damp and mould can have serious consequences for both property […]
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Housing Disrepair Claims At Phoenix Legal Solicitors, we specialise in helping tenants hold landlords accountable for maintaining safe and habitable living conditions. If you’re facing issues such as damp, mould, leaks, or other structural defects in your rented property, you may have the right to claim compensation. Below, we answer common questions to guide you […]
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Oct
Phoenix Solicitors Settle Tenancy Deposit Claim in Record Time Our firm has recently achieved a successful settlement in a Tenancy Deposit claim in record time. Typically, tenancy deposit claims take between 3 to 6 months to resolve, but our team managed to conclude the matter in under 2 calendar months, from the date of instruction […]
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Arrowe Park Hospital Pays £30,000 in Damages to Miss S After Delayed Ectopic Pregnancy Treatment Our client, Miss S, had previously suffered an ectopic pregnancy in which one of her fallopian tubes was removed. A few years later, Miss S fell pregnant again and began to experience similar pains. Miss S attended A&E and was […]