Inquiries about pleural plaques

Simon Bransby of MJP Solicitors has recently been assisting clients with regard to pleural plaques under the Government Compensation Scheme (http://www.justice.gov.uk/guidance/pleural-plaques-compensation-scheme.htm)

If you have been the victim of asbestos exposure or wish for further information please contact Simon Bransby on  01603 877000 or by e-mail at simonbransby@m-j-p.co.uk

MJP Solicitors have a specialist team of personal injury and clinical negligence injury claim experts who offer free legal advice about taking a claim, if you, a friend or relative have been in an accident or suffered from medical negligence please get in touch with MJP Solicitors to find out what to do next on 01603 877000

Government proposals for employment law changes can only serve to restrict access to justice

Prime Minister David Cameron and Business Secretary Vince Cable have today announced proposed reforms to our employment legislation that includes:

• A fee to lodge a claim 


• Compulsory mediation in all Tribunal claims

• An increase in the level of continuous employment for claims of unfair dismissal from one to two years

The Government considers this will encourage employers to hire more employees and to in doing so help to reduce unemployment.  Those who represent employees consider this to be nonsense saying employment legislation has never deterred employees from engaging new staff.

The Government estimates this will lead to 3,700 - 4,700 fewer claims. Also, the potential introduction of a fee, provided employers are not subjected to a similar burden, could help to guard against spurious claims, which inevitably cost employers time and money.

These changes will have no affect on discrimination law and the ability to claim protection from day one.

Although employers will clearly welcome these changes once must question whether the who original objective behind Employment Tribunals of making remedies easily accessible and ‘litigant in person’ friendly has now become rather lost.

There seems to be no rationale for change and the propose reforms seem to serve little purpose other than to restrict and frustrate access to justice. 

£11,500 compensation for failed toe surgery

Sara Westwood and partner and clinical negligence expert with MJP Solicitors has recently settled a case for a 57 year old lady recovering compensation of £11,500.00 for complications suffered as a result of negligent surgery to her toe.

If you have a similar concern or wish for further information please contact Sara Westwood on  01603 877000 or by e-mail at sarawestwood@m-j-p.co.uk

MJP Solicitors have a specialist team of clinical negligence injury claim experts who offer free legal advice about taking a claim, if you, a friend or relative have been the victim of medical negligence please get in touch with MJP Solicitors to find out what to do next on 01603 877000

Ground Rent Disputes

MJP solicitors are currently assisting 23 clients who are seeking to recover damages from their former solicitors for professional negligence for failing to properly advise as to the consequences of a ground Rent revision in their lease which will considerably increase the ground rent payable at the 25 year review period.

If you have a similar concern or wish for further information please contact David Jones on  01603877000 or by e-mail at davidjones@m-j-p.co.uk

£50,000 compensation award for injured Skier

David Jones, a specialist Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Lawyer, and partner of Morgan Jones and Pett Solicitors, and who acts for clients based nationwide, has recently negotiated a £50,400 award for a female client aged 60 who was injured whilst skiing in Austria. The client suffered multiple injuries to her left shoulder, left wrist and pelvis.

David enjoys a special interest in Skiing related accidents and has acted for many Skiers over the years. He can be contacted on 01603877000 or by e-mail at davidjones@m-j-p.co.uk

DePuy ASR system compensation claims

MJP Solicitors (www.m-j-p.co.uk) are helping clients with claims for compensation for personal injury caused by defective hip prostheses relating to metal on metal hip joints including the “DePuy ASR” system.

These claims are in respect of patients with metal on metal articulated joints who have developed problems post surgery potentially due to metallic wear which is inconsistent with the outcome of the expected following hip joint replacement causing pain and reduced mobility.

For further information please call David Jones on 01603 877000 or e-mail davidjones@m-j-p.co.uk 

£15,000 compensation award for failed hip revision procedure

David Jones, a specialist Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Lawyer, and partner of Morgan Jones and Pett Solicitors, and who acts for clients based nationwide, has recently negotiated a a settlement on behalf of an elderly female patient of £15,000, who suffered a failed hip revision procedure.

David is a member of the Law Society's Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Panels and a Senior Litigator with APIL. He is also the founder member of the Norfolk and Norwich Medico-Legal Society as both Secretary and Chairman. He now specialises in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury cases.. He can be contacted on 01603877000 or by e-mail at davidjones@m-j-p.co.uk