Consolidation of Claims: When Will the Court Order Two Cases to Be Heard Together? In complex litigation, it is not uncommon for two or more claims to arise out of the same incident, involve overlapping evidence, or raise issues that are closely connected. In such circumstances, the parties may consider whether the claims should be […]
International Self-Care Day: Promoting Wellbeing in the Workplace Each year on 24 July, International Self-Care Day serves as a reminder of the importance of taking proactive steps to maintain both physical and mental wellbeing. While self-care is often associated with personal time and lifestyle choices, it is equally vital within the workplace, particularly in high-pressure […]
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 […]
Recognising Excellence in Clinical Negligence Law When you’ve suffered harm due to medical negligence, it’s important to know that your solicitor is not only experienced, but also recognised for their expertise. That’s where the Law Society’s Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme comes in. This accreditation is a respected quality mark awarded to solicitors who specialise in […]
Inquest into the Tragic Death of 22-Month-Old Hailey Thompson from Sepsis and Pneumonia (Group A Streptococcus) Concludes on Day 4 This week, Phoenix Solicitors represented the family of 22-month-old Hailey Thompson in Bolton Coroner’s Court at the inquest into her death, which concluded today on day four of the inquest. The jury retired at 1.48pm […]
Merseyside Police Pays £5,000 in Damages to Mr M After Mistaken Identity Leads to Injury On 9 September 2022, our client, “Mr M”, was stationary on his moped when a vehicle suddenly stopped in front of him. Believing he was about to be attacked, Mr M attempted to pull away but was tackled off his […]
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 […]
Guidelines from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists on the Management of Tubal Pregnancy and the Management of Early Pregnancy Loss stats that in the management of a pregnancy of an unknown location, as part of the initial assessment, a serum hCG assay teat should be taken. The guidelines state that serial serum hCG […]
Necrotising soft tissue infections are a highly dangerous type of skin and soft tissue disease that requires early and aggressive surgical debridement and antimicrobial management. Clinical features often include wound pain, a foul watery discharge, skin blistering, and rapid progression. The appearances of the skin wound may initially seem not to support the seriousness of […]
