Maternal Mental Health – its everyone’s business

March 16, 2018

This week we have followed BBC’s Alex Jones and her brave team of mothers. More information on their exploits is available here   Most noteworthy is that whilst the five ladies are pursuing numerous physical challenges and facing their own fears for a whole week; these feats in no way come close to the daily challenges faced…

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Lifestyle Supplements – a risk worth taking ?

March 14, 2018

  Eighty per cent of people who make a New Year’s Resolution fail by February.  As Easter looms most of us with good intentions cast an eye at all the chocolate on offer! However, for some the attraction of being healthier, fitter and often thinner becomes an all encompassing quest.  We all want to be…

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Asbestos Cancer judgment may help thousands in the future

March 13, 2018

Asbestos cancer claim specialists Corries highlight a recent case which may help asbestos cancer victims in the future. The case of Heynike v Birlec Limited (1) Mod(2) and Special Metals Wiggin Limited 2018 will make a real change to cases where someone was exposed to asbestos as a contractor on another employers site. Call the Experts…

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Essure – Campaign News

March 12, 2018

    Essure is a non-surgical sterilisation implant which has been withdrawn from use in Europe by the manufacturer for commercial reasons.  The Essure product continues to be used in the United States. Corries 4 Women have been actively pursuing claims on behalf of ladies fitted with the Essure sterilisation device.  We were approached by…

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Reflecting on international women’s day

March 9, 2018

  International Women’s Day occurs every year on 8th March, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres is quoted as saying, “Achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls is the unfinished business of our time, and the greatest human rights challenge in our world”. This is something we here at Corries Solicitors firmly agree with! So…

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Anti depression medication- what is the right thing to do?

February 26, 2018

There have been some articles lately about anti depression drugs. Further articles about mistakes in prescribing drugs and errors in 1 on 5 makes even more grim reading. In this article we look at the studies and the practical things you can do for you or others suffering. Statistics Use of antidepressants is on the…

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Asbestos landmark decision – time’s up for defendants?

February 23, 2018

Asbestos victims can be boosted after a Court of Appeal decision handed down yesterday. Earlier this week we reported on the case of MARKES claim and it’s impact  here The Court of Appeal judgment has opened the way for asbestos cancer victims to make claims previously denied. Asbestos claim (1) – Hawkes In the case of…

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Asbestos cancer loss may help others win compensation

February 22, 2018

Asbestos cancer victims may have a future pathway to compensation currently denied to them.We have reported before that asbestos mesothelioma victims are finding it increasingly tough to make claims. However a recent case, combined with an upcoming Court of Appeal case, may pave the way for easier cases in the future. Asbestos cancer – this…

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Powergen worker from Swadlingcote

February 18, 2018

Mr R from Swadlingcote worked for Powergen and had a work pension with them. In 1993 he was advised by an IFA, Paul Child Associates to transfer his pension to Royal London. As the IFA was no longer in operation, the claim was successfully pursued through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme who paid compensation of…

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NHS mistakes- will greater transparency get us to the truth?

February 13, 2018

NHS mistakes are often reported in the press and on television. We look at recent changes which may mean a more transparent approach to finding out if your loved ones have had poor treatment. NHS hospitals and medical staff are there to help us all in our hour of need.  The majority of the time…

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