An update regarding civil claims against the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Council, following our investigations of abuse at Stamford House Remand centre.

It’s been a decade since deep budget cuts to legal aid and subsequent controversial reforms came into force affecting civil justice. Personal injury (PI) and clinical negligence were areas that lost most public funding, which went hand in hand with the Jackson reforms. 

A disappointing result this week for many following the ministry of justices review of bereavement damages, which has resulted in no change to eligibility or value.

Parents of a Bradford school girl who suffered an injury that left her blind in one eye are calling for more robust processes in schools to deal with serious incidents.

Five new directors have been appointed across the family and clinical negligence teams. This comes following a period of strong growth that has seen Switalskis fully integrate teams from acquired businesses.

For years media attention has been focused on the victims of childhood sexual abuse with the children born from rape being overlooked.

The Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel has today made recommendations for children with disabilities and complex health needs who live in residential accommodation.

Switalskis has strengthened its Child Care Law department with the appointment of ex-local authority solicitor advocate, Alex Henderson.