Update on Romeo’s Medical Negligence Claim In November 2022, we shared the story of Romeo — a young boy whose life was profoundly affected by a delayed diagnosis and treatment that ultimately resulted in the loss of both his lower limbs when he was a toddler. That article detailed the ongoing clinical negligence claim we […]
Category Archives: News
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Dec
Harm Suffered by NHS Cancer Patients The BBC has reported that more than 200 breast cancer patients at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust suffered harm, with 43 patients experiencing serious harm linked to shortcomings in patient care. Issues included delayed diagnoses and, tragically, some women undergoing unnecessary mastectomies. Findings From the Independent Review […]
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Nov
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 […]
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Nov
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 […]
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Nov
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 […]
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Oct
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 […]
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Oct
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 […]
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Oct
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 […]
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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 […]
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Sep
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 […]