What is Cauda Equina? At your tailbone there are a group of nerves that supply power to your lower legs, feet, bowel and bladder. Nerves can be described as telephone lines, supplying electricity through your body. If these nerves are damaged, permanent injury can occur. Swain & Co.’s medical negligence solicitors have seen cases where… Read More
We are pleased to announce that Jess Connelly, one of our specialist Community Care solicitors, has become a committee member for Solictors for the Elderly South Central region. Solicitors for the Elderly is an independent, national organisation of solicitors and lawyers who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and their… Read More
Portsmouth police have appealed to the public to help catch a man on suspicion of running over a police officer and fleeing the scene. This hit and run is thought to have taken place as the police officer may have tried to stop the vehicle the suspect was in. The police officer has been to… Read More
Hospitals and GPs have been warned that they could face backlash from patients as thousands of scheduled operations are cancelled before the planned strike on 21 June. Doctors have said that patient safety will not be put at risk as they will still treat urgent cases, but all routine and non-urgent cases, including planned operations,… Read More
Swain & Co. we are pleased to be able to offer our clients a range of services and often can use the combined expertise of departments to promote the rights of our clients. This was exactly what happened in our recent success for a client. The combined efforts of our Prison Law team and our… Read More
… until the legal ‘oscars’! We can’t wait to see who wins Legal Aid Firm of the Year – Swain & Co. shortlisted for legal oscar Fingers crossed!
When you think of divorce you think that the choice to file for it is to end a relationship. This is essentially what divorce is, a dissolving of marriage and a legal end to marriage. Divorce can bring an end to a type of relationship between couples, but when children are involved, it becomes more… Read More
The government has scaled back plans to hold more secret trials amid fierce criticism from civil liberties groups. Certain cases will still be heard in in secret where a judge decides there is a genuine danger to the public or to informants from the evidence being heard in public. Swain & Co. welcomes the move… Read More
A lorry driver who is accused of knocking down and seriously injuring a cyclist as she cycled to work was fined yesterday for tacograph offences. Tacographs ensure that lorry drivers do not exceed their daily driving limit which stands at 9 hours. Citizens of EU countries are permitted to drive on British roads with their… Read More
The family of Harriet Riley, a 9 year old cerebral palsy sufferer, have won a multi-million pound compensation package for the devastating injuries she suffered at birth. Harriet cannot speak or walk after she was starved of oxygen during birth at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. The Aneurin Bevan Health Board made a public apology… Read More
