Teenage Soldier’s death linked to ‘Psychotic and possessive’ behaviour from supervisor, Inquest hears
An inquest into the death of Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck has revealed disturbing details about the intense and unwelcome behaviour she endured from her superior, Bombardier Ryan Mason, in the months leading up to her tragic death. Gunner Beck, 19, was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on 15 December 2021, with…
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Guide to Asbestosis
What is Asbestosis? What are the symptoms? What can we do to help? As Industrial Disease solicitors, we act for Claimants in relation to a number of different conditions, but one of the most serious conditions is Asbestosis. Often a diagnosis of Asbestosis can be slow to obtain, and other conditions can arise as…
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Child sexual abuse claims to have time limits removed
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that the three-year time limit for child sexual abuse victims to take action for compensation is to be removed in England and Wales. The MoJ has also said that laws will be refined, in order to “encourage” apologies from employers regarding conduct of current or former employees,…
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Silicosis: Do’s and don’ts for installing stone worktops according to HSE
The Health and Safety regulator has issued new, simplified advice for workers and employers who deal with engineered stone. The newly published document has been issued after increasing concerns around workers inhaling stone dust – causing long-term and incurable health issues such as silicosis. The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) guidance is…
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Evelin Chacko – Notes from the Inquest
Last week saw the opening of the Inquest touching on the death of Evelin Chacko. We represent the family in this case which surround the admission of a child patient onto a complex care geriatric ward following an overdose. Whilst awaiting further assessments and a decision about her future care Evelin absconded from the…
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A guide to care home abuse claims – What you need to do
At Oakwood Solicitors, we understand how distressing it is to discover that a loved one has suffered abuse in a care home – a place that should be a safe and nurturing environment. If you or someone you care about has been affected, you may be entitled to make a legal claim for compensation.…
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Perineal Tears: Am I entitled to compensation?
If you have suffered a perineal tear due to negligence during childbirth, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Perineal tears can occur during childbirth for a number of reasons, such as it being your first vaginal birth, the baby’s position and the baby’s weight. However, healthcare professionals should take the necessary…
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Concerns over maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
At least 56 babies and two mothers have tragically died at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTH) NHS Trust over the last five years, with many families questioning whether these deaths could have been avoided. The trust operates two maternity units: Leeds General Infirmary and St James’s University Hospital, both of which are rated ‘good’ by…
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‘UK employers should consider adopting practices similar to Denmark’s’ – says solicitor
The working culture is one of the reasons Denmark is ranked as one of the happiest places to live, new research shows. And now, a psychiatric injury solicitor at Oakwood Solicitors Ltd has spoken out, urging the UK to adopt similar practices. Danes say that in their country, they feel trusted by…
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