Category: News

A review of the Lucy Letby case

The horrific case has raised serious concerns surrounding the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and the government has ordered an independent review into the circumstances behind the case.

Criminal investigations underway in connection to deaths at Brighton hospital

Serious concerns have been raised regarding patient safety at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, part of University Hospital Sussex NHS trust, following the launch of a police investigation. During a five-year period, reports suggest that as many as 40 deaths were because of alleged failings by the trust.

Donating to support children with cancer

A treat goes a long way when you’re back and forth on hospital visits. That’s why we continue to support Children of Worcestershire Cancer Fund, a local cause which helps the families of children receiving cancer treatment at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Time to Talk Day: medical negligence doesn’t just impact physical health

The conversation around mental health is slowly getting the coverage it so rightly deserves. Talking about mental health can be difficult, which is why we’re getting behind Time To Talk Day 2023.

Spire Healthcare follows Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust in recalling patients of shoulder surgeon

Mr Shah operated out of both Spire Little Aston Hospital and Walsall Manor Hospital from 2010, performing a highly complex shoulder surgery known as a ‘Latarjet Procedure’.

Road Safety Week 2023

14-20 November is Road Safety Week. At Medical Accident Group we act on behalf of clients and their families who have been seriously or catastrophically injured as a result of a road traffic accident. We also act on behalf of families in those tragic circumstances where they have lost a family member.

Dedication of clinical negligence lawyers reflected in legal rankings

Medical Accident Group – part of Harrison Clark Rickerbys - has ranked in band two for Clinical Negligence: Claimant for the West Midlands in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 UK. They are highly praised for their empathy, care and “extensive medical knowledge”.

National Road Victim Month

During the month of August, we are honouring those who have been killed or injured in road collisions. The charity RoadPeace, provide information and support services to people bereaved or seriously injured in road accidents.

Medical Accident Group and The George Coller Memorial Fund

On Sunday 26 June, members of Medical Accident Group (MAG) from our Worcester and Birmingham offices traversed the 9.5-mile hike across the Malvern Hills, raising money and awareness for The George Coller Memorial Fund – a local charity supporting children with asthma.

Supporting APIL’s Injury Prevention Week 2022 – 27 June -1 July

Medical Accident Group is supporting the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers’ (APIL) Injury Prevention Week.  This year, APIL is focusing on the rise in incidents caused by e-scooters.

Launching the Malvern Hills trek on World Asthma Day

Medical Accident Group are supporting The George Coller Memorial Fund, a charity which works to improve healthcare for children with asthma.

Medical Accident Group and Acorns children’s hospice

Because we at Medical Accident Group specialise in clinical negligence and catastrophic personal injury claims, we often act for children in the work that we do; they often have severe and life-limiting injuries. We are part of HCR, but our expertise is utterly focused on this work.