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Anti-Bullying Week: Understanding the Legal and Cultural Risks
Emmanuelle Ries
2 December 2016
Harris v Miller – are the floodgates open for personal injury claims being brought against horse owners?
Following the decision in Harris v Miller, horse owners will have to assess whether a rider is a ‘good match’ for their horse before letting them ride it, to avoid being found negligent and potentially ordered to pay out significant sums in compensation.
4 November 2016
When the A&E computer says “no”
Most of us at some point have made our way to an A&E department unable to wait until the next day to see our GP. You may be suffering from unbearable toothache or require stiches to your finger after cutting yourself badly when drilling a hole in your wall to hang this amazing photograph you just bought in IKEA on a late Sunday afternoon.
28 October 2016
The scar separating men and women
The purpose of the law is to minimise inequalities, and create a single platform where we all stand together on the same level. This could include differences between gender, age, disabilities, race, religion and sexual orientation. However, though the theory is valid, in one area, we are still practicing discrimination as if it is the norm.
6 October 2016
Reaney -v- University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust The sequel: a further judgment but still riddled with uncertainty?
On 8 August 2016 Mr Justice Foskett handed down the latest in a series of judgments that have been given on this long running case, Reaney -v- University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust. In November 2015 the Court of Appeal determined an issue of law and referred the case back to Mr Justice Foskett (the trial judge) for the quantification of Mrs Reaney’s damages. Unfortunately the latest judgment did not resolve the outstanding quantum issues and the parties were sent away to attempt to agree a "satisfactory settlement" to avoid the need for further written submissions or another hearing.
6 October 2016
Mayor’s move to improve cycling safety
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has proposed banning thousands of lorries which have low levels of visibility from the streets of London. This will come as welcome news to many of those who use their bikes to get around the capital. As specialist personal injury solicitors, we represent clients who have suffered injury in a Road Traffic Accident, as a pedestrian, a cyclist or a passenger or driver in a vehicle. Cyclists are among the most vulnerable road users, and we understand the importance of improving cycling safety on the roads.