Monthly Archives: November 2010

Soldier Agrees £1,570,000 Settlement for Afghanistan Mine Blast – November 2010

November 19, 2010

The Claimants is a Member of the Infantry who deployed with the 3 Para Battle Group to Afghanistan in 2006.

He was grievously injured on the 6th September 2006 in multiple mine detonations whilst seeking to render aid to his comrades. He received an award for his gallantry.

He suffered multiple injuries. the most significant being the left above the knee amputation, associated with…

Soldier Agrees £1,570,000 SEttlement for Afghanistan Mine Blast – November 2010

November 15, 2010

The Claimants is a Member of the Infantry who deployed with the 3 Para Battle Group to Afghanistan in 2006.

He was grievously injured on the 6th September 2006 in multiple mine detonations whilst seeking to render aid to his comrades. He received an award for his gallantry.

He suffered multiple injuries. the most significant being the left above the knee amputation, associated with…

Our client Samantha Roberts speaks out about cuts in War Widows Pensions.

November 12, 2010

Samantha spoke to the Times, who feature a front page article today about the cut linking pensions to the Consumer Price Index rather than the Retail Price Index..  Samantha chose to cancel her own military pension 4 years ago as it was such a paltry amount.  Sgt Steve Roberts was the first soldier to die in Iraq and the article highlights that Sam was not eligible for the Armed Forces…

Soldier facing manslaughter charge over death of Lance Corporal Michael Pritchard is named in newspaper

November 2, 2010

On 30 October 2010 Sean Rayment of the Telegraph reported that Lt Michael Holden, serving with A Company 4 Rifles, has been reported on a charge of "manslaughter by gross negligence" and that his case is now being examined by the Prosecuting Authority which will decide whether charges will be brought.  This follows a 10 month investigation into Lance Corporal Pritchard's death. 

Geraldine…

Chambers 2011 Directory recommends MPH Solicitors

November 2, 2010

Chambers & Partners 2011 Directory was launched in London on 28 October 2010 and recommends MPH Solicitors for personal injury and clinical negligence in the North West and for industrial disease UK-wide.  The sources that were interviewed for the compilation of the directory referred to the "polite, courteous and attentive" service of the team and referred to MPH Solicitors as a prominent…