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November 03, 2026
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From Grimsby to the High Court: when being left out of a Will isn't the end of the story

Most people assume that if they leave someone out of their Will, their wishes will be final. However, a High Court case with links to the Grimsby area demonstrates that matters are not always so straightforward.

Sandra Kowalska
Contentious Probate
November 03, 2026
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How Successful Are Cycle Accident Amputation Claims in the UK?

Cycle accident amputation claims can be successful where evidence shows that a person or organisation other than the cyclist was responsible for the collision and that the accident caused the amputation, or the injuries that later made amputation necessary.

Katrina Elsey
Serious Injury
November 03, 2026
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Switalskis calls for urgent action over medications linked to gambling and compulsive behaviour

Specialist medical negligence solicitors who have been contacted by more than 100 people who have experienced compulsive behaviour after taking medication for conditions including restless leg syndrome have now written to a regulator urging it to improve the information available to patients.

Kimberley Davies
Medical Negligence
November 02, 2026

Leeds welcomes experts for sold-out Mental Capacity Act conference

Switalskis Court of Protection team brought together leading voices from the legal, healthcare and social care sectors in Leeds last week to discuss the practical challenges facing people working with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Michael Kennedy
Court of Protection, Press
November 02, 2026

Child Sexual Abuse Following Online Grooming: Leicester Offender Sentenced

Shoaib Mohammed, 34, has been sentenced to 11 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to a series of sexual offences against a teenage girl.

Lydia Aboushanab
Child Abuse
November 02, 2026
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How Much Compensation for Leg Amputations?

The value of a claim depends on the level of the amputation, how it affects your mobility and independence, your ability to work, and the treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation and care you may need in the future.

Katrina Elsey
Serious Injury
October 30, 2026
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Hollyoaks and EastEnders explore abuse of trust by teachers and police officers

Television often plays an important role in bringing difficult and often uncomfortable subjects into the public discussion. Two recent storylines in Hollyoaks and EastEnders have done exactly that, exploring the grooming of young girls by adults who have been placed in positions of trust and authority.

Hannah Hodgson
Child Abuse
October 30, 2026
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Horse Riding Head Injury Statistics

Horse riding can lead to a wide range of injuries, but injuries to the head and brain are among the most serious.

Katrina Elsey
Serious Injury, Personal Injury
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