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 […]
Increase in Romance Scams Each year on the run up to Christmas, we see an increase in Romance scams. Scammers are professionals at preying upon vulnerable people and as the festive period can be a difficult time of year for those who are lonely or experiencing conflict within their family life, we often see these […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Spot an Investment Scam Investment scams are by far the most common types of scams. Here at Phoenix Solicitors, we see many of these scams day in and day out. We believe these scams are the most common due to the recent revelations of cryptocurrency and forex trading, paired with the banks offering […]
Deposit non-protection, rent increases, surrender, and counterclaims Our client occupied their property in November 2022 on a 12-month tenancy agreement and paid a £600.00 tenancy deposit to their landlord. The landlord did not protect the deposit in one of the three tenancy deposit protection schemes. In short, any monies paid by a tenant, which constitute […]
Helping companies recover their money In July 2023 the Director of Business Energy Solutions, BES Commercial Electricity Limited and Commercial Power Limited, Andrew Pilley, former Fleetwood Town FC’s chairman, was sentenced to 13 years in prison at Preston Crown Court after being found guilty of fraud and money laundering totalling around £15 million. Andy Pilley […]
When we seek medical treatment we all place a lot of trust in the experts we see. Most of the time, you will receive great care. However, mistakes can be made by medical professionals, sometimes with devastating and/or serious consequences. We’ve all heard the horror stories, know someone who knows someone who has suffered a […]
This week the National Audit Office (NAO) has advised the government that, following a nine month review, they must make changes to the way in which clinical negligence claims are dealt with, the amount of costs payable and most importantly to clients the amount of compensation paid in the higher value claims. What does not […]
