Inquest into the Death of Lance Corporal Michael Pritchard
May 11, 2012
This Inquest will commence on 14th May 2012 before the Coroner in Eastbourne. LCpl Michael Pritchard was accidentally shot on 20th December 2009 by a British Sniper whilst manning an Observation Post on Route 611 in Afghanistan. The Inquest will examine how the fatal shot came to be fired over a Restricted Firing Line but is also likely to examine issues such as communication…
Inquest into Army Helicopter Hitting Power lines
May 1, 2012
An Inquest in Exeter is currently considering the deaths of Warrant Officer Vince Hussell and Lieutenant Mark Reynolds who died when their Squirrel Army Air Corps helicopter hit 33,000 volt power lines in Devon in May 2008 during a low flying training exercise. The 3 week Inquest is due to hear from a number of witnesses about what happened on the day and previously on Exercise Woodlark. It is likely…
MPH Solicitors are running the BUPA Manchester Run in aid of Help for Heroes
April 30, 2012
MPH Solicitors have put together a team from the office to take part in the 2012 Great Manchester Run to raise money for Help for Heroes.
The team consists of Frank Patterson, Geraldine McCool,
Legal Experts 2012, Named
April 16, 2012
Legal Experts 2012, a Legal Business Report, has been published for 11th year by Legalease.
Geraldine McCool of our personal injury team is featured for her work for personal injury Claimants. Frank Patterson,…
Secret Military Inquests
April 4, 2012
Secret Military Inquests are once again in the news with Nick Clegg giving a clear indication of his concern – the BBC reports today that he believes no Inquests should be held in private.
Geraldine McCool who heads the MOD Unit, is Secretary of the Royal British Legion Solicitors Group and a member of the Inquest Lawyers Group has consistently campaigned against Secret Military Inquests. Geraldine…
Mealla Logue runs the Wilmslow Half Marathon
March 29, 2012
Mealla Logue from our Clinical Negligence team was delighted to make it into the official photo album following her successfully completing the Wilmslow Half Marathon last Sunday, 25 March
Mealla ran the race for The Stroke Association which aims to reduce the incidence of strokes and ensure that all those…
TRIGGER LITIGATION CLAIMANT VICTORY
March 28, 2012
The Supreme Court handed down a Judgment today in the Trigger Litigation cases ruling in favour of the Claimant’s interpretation of the Employers Liability’s policies. The Defendant insurance companies arguments that Mesothelioma compensation claims only became actionable at the date the cancer began to develop rather than the period of employment when the employee was exposed to the dangerous…
Asbestos related Mesothelioma Supreme Court Trigger Litigation Judgment to be published 28 March 2012
March 26, 2012
The Supreme Court will hand down on 28 March 2012 a judgment of great significance to those who suffer from mesothelioma and their families.
The handing down of the judgment on Wednesday will be the culmination of years of litigation concerning the interpretation of Employers Liability policies.
The decision will dictate whether certain mesothelioma sufferers will be paid compensation or not…
Stephen Beadle Costs Lawyer
March 22, 2012
MPH Solicitors are dedicated to supporting local businesses in both the Manchester and Cambridge offices.
Stephen Beadle, Cost Lawyer with over 22 years experience in dealing with legal costs continues to work closely with our Cambridge office and particularly with the Non Freeing Cold Weather Injury team.
