Facing Long-Term Disability: Ensuring Lifelong Support with Expert Care Long-term disability is a situation that many hope to avoid, but for some individuals, it becomes a reality they must confront. When a serious injury or chronic illness affects your ability to work and live as you once did, the journey forward can seem daunting. During…
Alongside the enjoyment of cycling comes the reality that, unfortunately, accidents and serious injuries can happen. Whether it’s a collision with a vehicle or a hazardous road condition, cycling accidents can have devastating consequences on physical and mental well-being. Cycling Accident Statistics and Risks According to statistics from Brake, a road safety charity, the number…
Claiming Compensation for Cerebral Palsy Due to Clinical Negligence Receiving a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy (CP) due to a birth-related injury can be an immense challenge to navigate. However, you don’t need to be alone in this journey. Christine Bowerman, Head of Clinical Negligence at JMP Solicitors, is dedicated to supporting you through the process…
Sepsis, also known as septicaemia, is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to an infection triggers a cascade of harmful events. Swift and appropriate medical intervention is crucial to halt the progression of sepsis. Unfortunately, instances of medical negligence can exacerbate sepsis cases, leading to more severe outcomes than necessary. Kelly…
Every year, the month of August marks National Road Victim Month – a time dedicated to remembering the lives tragically killed or injured due to road traffic accidents. More than a mere remembrance, this month also strives to raise awareness about road safety and promote a safer future on our roads. The origins of this…
At JMP solicitors, we recognise that seeking compensation is not the sole objective when it comes to personal injury claims. We place significant emphasis on rehabilitation to help Claimants recover and rebuild their lives after a serious injury. Kelly Langworthy, Head of Personal Injury at JMP solicitors has substantial experience and has been instrumental in…
Kelly Langworthy, an experienced Personal Injury solicitor at JMP Solicitors, emphasises the importance of understanding the time limits for making a compensation claim after an accident. The limitation period sets the time within which you must bring a personal injury claim. Typically, you have 3 years from the date of the incident to pursue a…
Headway the brain injury charity estimates* every year around 350,000 people are admitted to hospital with a brain injury, that’s one every 90 seconds! The effects of a brain injury can vary dependant on the extent, location, and type of injury. Symptoms can include physical effects, such as balance issues, headaches, dizziness, and cognitive, behavioural…
Members of the public who have suffered an accident in a public place which wasn’t their fault can look to advice from legal specialists to ensure the incident is properly recorded should they wish to make a claim for compensation. From tripping accidents on the street over a pothole or loose paving stone, to slipping…
Our recent article on the new Civil Liability Act, due to come into effect April 2020, achieved interest from a Times Law journalist who interviewed managing director Ian Howard for a wider feature on what the new act means for whiplash claims in the future. With the law surrounding road traffic accidents proposed to change…
Personal injury solicitor Neil McKinley has been elected for a top national legal role as part of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). With 40 years of legal experience, Neil McKinley of JMP will join the APIL executive committee, leading the 3,600-member not-for-profit organisation in campaigning for justice of injured claimants. Having joined the…
A close relative of NHS founder Nye (Aneurin) Bevan has suffered an avoidable early death due to a life-threatening mistake made by two NHS trusts. Roderick Paul Bevan, the great nephew of NHS architect Nye (Aneurin) Bevan, passed away prematurely last year after being let down by two Midlands-based NHS trusts that failed to notify…
