There have been a number of reports in the press recently regarding a man who was sexually abused as a boy, whilst attending Stanhope Castle, an approved school for young offenders, being denied compensation by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority...
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The small claims limit has increased to £1,500.00 - What does this mean for your claim? By Katie Beddoes, Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury Solicitor What is a Small Claim? In 1998 the civil courts in England and Wales, where...
There has been a recent story in the news both locally and nationally about a builder from Thornaby, Christopher Clinton, who was involved in a road traffic accident in 2016. Mr Clinton claimed to have sustained injuries to his back, hips and right...
There has been a recent shift in personal injury claims towards encouraging people to make their own claims and to avoid involving lawyers. This may seem like it will save time and money but there are significant pitfalls involved in ‘DIY...
You may have seen in the newspapers or heard on the news were a child sued her mother’s GP for failing to advise her mother to take folic acid before she tried to conceive. The Claimant’s mother had consulted her GP (the Defendant) on 27 th ...
Following the agreement of the Medomsley Physical Scheme, Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors in Hartlepool has settled a number of cases for former inmates that were subjected to physical abuse whilst detained at the centre. Nathalie Clayton,...
During the Covid-19 pandemic it is important to keep in contact with your family and loved ones. That includes those in care homes, and Tilly Bailey & Irvine explain how you can further support them. The Coronavirus crisis is a worrying and...
Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors explain how to make a claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). Making a claim upon the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) can be a daunting process. A Claimant will have...
How do you approach an asbestos-related personal injury claim? Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors answer your questions... Thousands of people are diagnosed with asbestos related injuries annually. There are currently more than 5,000 deaths from...
"Palatial" care home Reuben Manor has been urged to improve after it was rated as "requiring improvement" by a watchdog recently. Tilly Bailey & Irvine’s Personal Injury Solicitors take up the case… Reuben...
The rise in vaginal mesh-implant claims of medical negligence continues to make headlines, the withdrawal of a London Mayor candidate being the latest case. Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors take up the story… Sue Black, the Women’s...
Why are compensation claims for travel delays outweighing whiplash claims? It seems wrong, as Personal Injury legal experts at Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors argue… The Ministry of Justice intends to increase the small claims limit...
With negligence claims rising in the UK, Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors take a look at the Diffuse Mesothelioma Scheme and the changes that could be made to help victims of asbestos injuries . Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors has seen...
The BBC has recently highlighted the rise in clinical negligence claims in the UK, stating that the NHS receives more than 10,000 new yearly claims for compensation. Tilly Bailey & Irvine’s North East Solicitors investigate… The...
We all know that fireworks can be dangerous, and hospital visits relating to that have doubled in the past decade. But what is the current law on the sale of fireworks? The Personal Injury team at Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors explain… ...
It was another busy summer for Tilly Bailey & Irvine's Personal Injury Solicitors , as the team's legal experts in Hartlepool explains with a selection of recent successful case studies... We would like to share with you a couple of...
Tilly Bailey & Irvine's Injury and Negligence Solicitors in the North East update you on the Medomsley Detention Centre scandal, in which further former prison officers have been charged. A further two former prison officers have...
You can never predict what may happen, particularly when animals are involved. Tilly Bailey & Irvine's personal injury solicitors explain how this was the case most recently... Of course police officers and their equine companions are there to...
In August, discount rates will be reduced in personal injury claims. Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitor Mark Ellis explains the Lord Chancellor's update and the effects on insurance premiums... The Lord Chancellor recently issued a...
NHS England jumped to suspend Trans-Vaginal Mesh operations amid 'life-threatening' safety concerns. As Tilly Bailey & Irvine explain, the argument still rages on.... Last year, we commented upon the suspension of...
Tilly Bailey & Irvine is lucky enough to have one of the most experienced personal injury and negligence teams of solicitors in the North East, and it has paid off for many clients as these recent cases will tell you... In order to succeed with a ...
Elderly Care is something not to be taken half-heartedly. Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm explain how this is not always unfortunately the case, as recent claims show... The Care Quality Commission (‘CQC’) recently visited St...
There has been some publicity recently about the case of Robert Hazeldean, a cyclist who was involved in a collision with a pedestrian near London Bridge in July 2015. Tilly Bailey & Irvine's Solicitors explain why you should seek independent legal...
Everyone will have read articles in the press or come across news items on the radio and television informing us that we live in ‘a compensation culture ’. Tilly Bailey & Irvine's experienced Personal Injury and Negligence Partner ...
People have now started coming forward to solicitors at Tilly Bailey & Irvine to resubmit criminal injury claims, after the controversial ‘Same Roof’ rule was abolished - 13 June 2021 now the deadline to make a claim. ...
Compensation for whiplash claims will soon be limited after a proposal was passed by Parliament. Tilly Bailey & Irvine's North East solicitors explain how 'fundamentally dishonest' Personal Injury claims were the reason... ...
Should bereavement damages be given an increase? Tilly Bailey & Irvine's legal advisers explain the current situation... Personal Injury lawyers have recently asked the Government to act to increase damages for families of people who have been...
Vulnerable patients are one of the sections of society that require protection from abuse the most, and Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm were shocked when Whorlton Hall Hospital appeared as the subject of a BBC documentary... It...
Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm was shocked to hear in the news this week that a six-year-old boy had been thrown from a rollercoaster in Lightwater Valley theme park, sustaining serious injuries. Fairground rides have got bigger and...
Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. In Tilly Bailey & Irvine's latest article, we are considering mental health in the workplace and its impact on businesses. Mental health is an ongoing problem and should be at the...
Tragically, one in 200 babies is stillborn in the UK. Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm's Helen Elstob explains how an ongoing consultation could result in a legal ruling that gives families much-needed answers... Under current legislation,...
We all know that road traffic accidents can happen in a variety of circumstances, but sometimes they happen before the door is even shut. Tilly Bailey & Irvine's Personal Injury Solicitors explain how this was the case for a client.... A car...
As three former Medomsley Prison Officers have been handed jail sentences, Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm continues to work with Detention Centre abuse victims. The trio of former officers were this week jailed after a judge said their behaviour...
Serious injuries can be caused by delay in diagnosing Gall bladder surgery complications, as Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm's Personal Injury solicitors explain.... Gallstones are small stones that form in the gall bladder, usually...
In the news this week, Durham County Council has confirmed that its backlog of road repairs stands at almost £180m. Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm's solicitors explain more on the dangers of potholes.... According to the article, new...
A change in the law which took effect last week is good news for people renting a house, as Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm ’s specialist solicitors explain…. Most landlords are reasonable and keep their properties in good...
Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm's specialist solicitors across Teesside have been helping victims that have suffered at both Medomsley Detention Centre and at Kirklevington Detention Centre. Five former officers were recently...
Five former officers were convicted of abuse at Medomsley Detention Centre in County Durham following one of the UK's biggest investigations of its kind. Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm's specialist Personal...
With the controversial 'Same Roof' rule to be officially abolished, Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm's North East solicitors explain why it is such welcome news..... We are pleased to announce that the government...
What if a person who assaults you is at work at the time? Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm 's Personal Injury solicitors explain the legal process.... If someone is assaulted by another person in a private or public place, then it is...
They say a dog is a man's best friend, but that isn't always the case. Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm's Personal Injury solicitors explain how to approach a claim if you are victim to dog attacks..... The UK is a nation of dog...
Here at Tilly Bailey and Irvine law firm we often receive enquiries regarding tripping incidents. Gemma Tunney of our Personal Injury department explains how we go an extra mile to support your case..... We have previously reported on what steps you...
Claimants recently came to Tilly Bailey & Irvine with a heartbreaking story of the loss of their seven-year-old daughter, leaving with damages of almost £30,000 as a result of medical negligence . Senior Associate Solicitor Helen...
A new report from SFE ( Solicitors for the Elderly ) and independent think tank Centre for Future Studies reveals the UK is leaving medical and care preferences to chance. Tilly Bailey & Irvine's Annaliese Barber takes up the...
What is the best action to take in the case of a severe food poisoning claim? Tilly Bailey & Irvine solicitor SherReene Cheah explains in our latest blog how we deal with such personal injury claims.... You will have read the news about a...
In the latest edition of In The Spotlight , North East Paralympic hero Stephen Miller MBE shares his fascinating tale with Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm..... Profession? Paralympian and Web Developer Talk us through your career journey ...
If you suffer what may be a 'less common' injury, it is important that your personal injury claim is dealt with by a solicitor with the right experience. Gemma Tunney explains how we do that at Tilly Bailey & Irvine ..... You would be...
Picture it; The law firm you are using suddenly goes into liquidation, so what do you do next? Gemma Tunney and Tilly Bailey & Irvine ’s Personal Injury team have stepped in for this very scenario, and here’s what happened…. ...
The Court of Appeal has ruled that the ‘same-roof’ rule is incompatible with Human Rights Law. Nathalie Clayton and Tilly Bailey & Irvine's Personal Injury team explain what this means for those lodging an abuse claim.... ...
NHS England has jumped to suspend Trans-Vaginal Mesh operations amid 'life-threatening' safety concerns. Tbi Law Solicitor Sylvia Taylor takes up the story....
Tilly Bailey & Irvine's staff has dealt with endless Personal Injury matters over time, and our North East Solicitors have continued to help clients claim back compensation. Kay Ditcham tells the full story.... Helen Elstob ,...
Can you claim compensation for a hit and run? What if the vehicle responsible for an accident is not insured? Gemma Tunney explains how our North East Solicitors deal with the many more tricky situations of a bump out on the roads that could have been...
When is a defect NOT a defect? Well Adrienne Harris explains how our North East Solicitors can help decipher this in a personal injury case.... Generally speaking, a person who falls over on somebody’s premises will have to demonstrate that the...
It almost seems too unlucky that somebody might be injured in an accident and then, rather than their medical treatment resolve their injuries, it is performed negligently and in fact makes matters worse, something which our North East Solicitors have had to...
The Civil Liability Bill had its second reading in the House of Lords recently, and one of our North East firm's partners, Kay Ditcham, has been looking at how it could affect those involved in accidents out on the roads. The Bill, amongst...
Our North East firm are no strangers to hearing about accidents at work but, as Gemma Tunney explains, it is vital to keep your workplace as safe as possible for employers.... For many of us our day involves getting up, going to work and...
Asbestos victims can still recover damages where insurers cannot be traced, says Mark Ellis , a Partner of our North East firm. Victims of the fatal asbestos induced cancer, mesothelioma , who are unable to trace their employers or an employers...
The country has just experienced its second ‘Beast from the East’ leaving schools closed and people stranded on motorways. Another effect of the cold weather has been an increase in the number of potholes appearing in the region’s...
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome often shortened to HAVS is an industrial injury that can cause severe pain and potentially long lasting damage to a person’s fingers and hands. It used to be known as Vibration White Finger (VWF) owing to one of...
We have seen over the last 6 – 12 months an increasing number of clients who have found that their acting solicitors have had their practice intervened by the SRA and have left their claim in a state of uncertainty. A number of instructions have been...
When elderly loved ones become unwell, whether that be because of mental health or physical concerns, families often have difficult and important decisions to make about future care . Which care home will best suit their needs? Where will they be...
Tilly Bailey & Irvine are the largest Solicitors in the Tees Valley and have secured compensation for a number of former inmates that were sexually, physically and mentally abused whilst detained in Medomsley Detention Centre between 1960’s...
Cosmetic surgery is more popular than ever before, with many people paying for enhancements to their appearance. Lots of people opt for the less invasive Botox or filler injections, but in extreme cases people have had multiple surgeries in an effort to look...
As a result of recent changes in the law and in particular as a result of a clampdown by the Courts in relation to whiplash claims, a number of solicitors dealing with Personal Injury claims have started to advertise their services in relation to ...
Since the government abolished Legal Aid for personal injury claims in 2000 the vast majority of such claims have been brought under the terms of a Conditional Fee Agreement, more commonly referred to as a ‘No Win, No Fee Agreement’. This...
If you have suffered an injury due to tripping over a defect on a public road or pavement, you may be entitled to claim compensation from your local Council. If the area is privately owned, a claim can be pursued against the owner and/or occupier...
Reports of historical sexual abuse claims are increasing and becoming ever more prominent in the press. From the Jimmy Saville scandal in 2012 to the more recent allegations involving a number of Premier League football clubs and American film producer,...
The NHS describes Never Events as ‘serious incidents that are entirely preventable as guidance, or safety recommendations providing strong systemic protective barriers, are available at a national level and should have been implemented by all...
There has been an increase in acid attacks reports in recent times. According to the Daily Mail, crime statistics show there were more than 450 such incidents in London alone last year with the number of attacks in the capital more than doubling since...
Tilly Bailey & Irvine Personal InJury Solicitors in Hartlepool explain how you can claim against accidents and illnesses abroad or on holiday. The summer break is over! The children are all back at school and most of us are now back at work. ...
Here in the Personal Injury Department we deal with a broad range of injury claims on behalf of our clients. We have many types of case such as accidents at work, industrial disease, road traffic, criminal injuries, and public liability or...
An individual who has developed an occupational illness may be entitled to claim compensation from his/her employer and/or benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions. More commonly known conditions are asbestosis, pleural thickening and...
The scaphoid is one of the bones located at the base of the thumb. A fracture of the scaphoid bone usually occurs as a result of a fall onto an outstretched hand. The usual medical procedure is to examine the wrist and hand. In all wrist...
Mr B had had a busy day at work. He was tired and all he wanted was to get home and climb into his bed for a good night's sleep ready for a new day. Unfortunately, whilst he was walking home along the path, he tripped over a raised paving and...
It can be a worrying time when our loved ones enter the care system, whether it is because of physical or mental ill health. Families need to know that they are safe and well cared for. It is an area that I am passionate about because as well as...
What duty is owed To patients by non-medical hospital staff? Tilly Bailey & Irvine Law Firm's North East legal experts in personal injury and medical negligence explain.... There is no doubt that the NHS is under a great deal of...
Foot and ankle injuries are a common place reason for attending the Accident and Emergency Department or Minor Injuries Unit. The Ottawa Ankle and Foot Rules were devised to determine when x-rays are required. An ankle x-ray should be performed...
An accident can happen to anyone, at anytime, anywhere. The injury sustained could be one that is either physical or psychological and in some instances can result in death. At Tilly Bailey & Irvine we specialise in all areas of personal injury...
We have been regaled by headlines in such august publications as The Sun, The Mail and The Express which refer to an epidemic of fraudulent whiplash claims in road traffic cases. If the headlines are to be believed it would seem that the country is full...
Mr F of Stockton on Tees, was involved in a serious road traffic accident on 21 st July 2011. He was riding his motor bike when the driver of a car drove across his path causing a collision. He was thrown from his motor bike onto the road, landing on...
Until recently failed sterilisation was responsible for more litigation than any other gynaecological procedure. Although this is no longer the case, claims for failed sterilisation are still not uncommon. There are various options open to women who...
Statistics suggest at least one in three women have been beaten, coerced into sexual relations or otherwise abused during their lifetime and more often than not, by a member of their own family. One in five teenage girls have been in an abusive relationship...
The SRA ( Solicitors Regulation Authority) intervened in the practice of Isaac Abraham Solicitors in August of this year, and immediately suspended the practising certificate of one of its partners, Safina Shah. Although the firm is based in the...
Budget travel agency Low Cost Holidays ceased trading on Friday 15 th July 2016. Thousands of holiday makers who had upcoming holidays booked with them have lost out. The collapse happened just before the start of the school summer holidays, a time...
Deaths from failure to diagnose sepsis continue to make headlines. One of the main concerns appears to be the failure by the medical professional to recognise the symptoms. Sepsis, also referred to as blood poisoning or septicaemia, can be triggered...
If you were to believe the media then you would probably think that the NHS is being swamped with claims to such an extent that much needed funds for treating ill patients are being diverted to satisfy them. It may come as some surprise...
The majority of the public will have received texts, emails or telephone calls making enquiries about “their recent accident” (as well as PPI, bank charges and delayed flights!) Unfortunately people who receive these calls and texts are often...
Given that the North East of England was traditionally an area of heavy industry, it is perhaps not surprising that Tilly Bailey & Irvine have acted for a large number of clients who have suffered damage to their hearing as a result of exposure to...
What would you do if you had an accident at work or were injured and by the time you decided to make a claim your employer no longer existed? What happens if you had an accident whilst engaged as a subcontractor rather than an...
Any claimant who is pursuing a personal injury claim will have heard the term “special damages” but may not initially be sure what this means. Compensation in personal injury claims is made up of two elements; general damages and special...
It is a surprising fact that 95% of pressure ulcers are avoidable. The most common scenario where pressure ulcers are likely to develop is where the person concerned has limited mobility, often due to illness or infirmity. The National Institute for...
Sometimes its difficult to understand what is classified as an 'Accident at Work' and when you can claim for something happening to you while at work. We asked the Personal Injury Team what had been some of their most recent successes for their...
What is Criminal Injuries Compensation ? Who is eligible to claim? In what circumstances can a claim be made? The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme is a government funded scheme that awards compensation to victims of crimes of...
Many people were awaiting the outcome of the recent government spending review and were probably really interested in the decision on Tax Credits. However, what they may not have picked up on was George Osborne’s pledge to...
There has been an onslaught in the press recently of articles from insurers blaming the rising cost of motor insurance premiums on “whiplash claims” and “personal injury lawyers”, the suggestion being that it is wrong of people to...
Mark Ellis , one of Tilly Bailey & Irvine’s specialists in Personal Injury Law has warned that insurance companies are making every effort to discourage genuine claimants from seeking rightful compensation by making them feel...
Our firm has dealt with hundreds of asbestos related disease claims made by clients against factory owners and shipbuilders over the last 20 years. The deadliest disease is Mesothelioma for which condition there is currently no known cure. According...
Thousands of coke oven workers in the North East may be entitled to recompense for diseases caused by exposure to toxic airborne substances at work. Mark Ellis , one of the region’s leading specialists in industrial disease compensation claims,...
Tilly Bailey & Irvine has become aware of a number of people who have recently tested positive for Salmonella poisoning after eating at a local Teesside pub. In total, 74 people suffered bouts of vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhoea; after eating at a...
When you visit a restaurant, your expectation is an enjoyable meal … and then life goes on. If you decide to ride a funfair ride, or visit a theme park, you want to go home exhilarated and maybe exhausted, but certainly not injured. ...