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Asbestos lung cancer claim win – make sure you don’t slip through the net
An Asbestos lung cancer claim win is good news for a retired pipe fitter following a successful claim and surgery. His story may help others who might…Read more
End of life Supreme Court Decision- how does this affect you if you are ill?
A Supreme Court decision means that legal permission is no longer needed to withdraw treatment from patients in a permanent vegetative state. Thousand…Read more
Persistence pays for asbestos pleural thickening claim
Persistence has paid for an asbestos pleural thickening victim who has suffered for many years. Corries are leading specialist asbestos compensation s…Read more
Work disease victims given costs warning by Court of Appeal
Work disease claims for thousands of victims of industrial illness may be wiped out following a Court of Appeal judgment. The decision may wipe out co…Read more
Compensation – Government applies handbrake on plans to deny accident victims – is it time to park it altogether?
News that government plans to reduce compensation and access to justice have been shelved until 2020 are welcomed by Corries. Corries are leading pers…Read more
Asbestos claim win – early starts and late finishes
Corries have won an asbestos claim five figure sum for an 87-year-old former fitter and power station worker who developed asbestos pleural thickening…Read more
Asbestos cancer – keep it in the family
An asbestos cancer claim victory for a man who worked for his family firm may help others in the future. Corries are specialist asbestos disease lawye…Read more
Asbestos and coal dust claim win for power station worker
A power station worker with asbestos and coal dust disease has won five figure provisional damages in a case which might help others. Corries's are le…Read more
Asbestos claim win – making all the defendants pay takes time and effort
Asbestos claim specialists Corries have won a five figure settlement for a man with asbestos pleural thickening which has caused disability. Corries a…Read more
GDPR – General Data Protection regulations – Your information is safe with us
As you will be aware, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force from 25 May 2018. At Corries we want to assure you that we are tr…Read more
Asbestos cancer six figure win for former pleural plaque victim
An asbestos cancer claim (mesothelioma) has been won by Corries specialist claims team. The case, for a man who had pleural plaques for over 13 years…Read more
Corries asbestos lung cancer victory in case turned down by union
An asbestos lung cancer case turned down by union solicitors has been won by Corries asbestos team. They have secured a six figure asbestos lung cance…Read more
Knee-sy does it – will cheaper knee surgery be the answer?
A recent study suggesting that partial knee replacements could be better for many patients is welcomed cautiously. However we ask will cheaper and qu…Read more
Medical devices – is it time for a proper register?
Medical devices are helping many of us live longer and enjoy a better quality life as we get older. This has led to a growth in the use of medically…Read more
Asbestos cancer claims – are insurers getting the message?
Asbestos cancer and other disease claims may be getting easier following recent case law. Here we comment on how the insurance industry appears to be…Read more
Asbestos in your body – it never goes away
Asbestos claim specialists Corries have won a five figure claim for asbestos pleural thickening for an 83 year old former welder. Corries are nationwi…Read more
Electrical fires and faulty goods – is enough being done to protect you and your family?
Electrical fires from household products causing Injuries and deaths show no decline. It prompts the question - are your electrical goods safe? Corrie…Read more
Asbestos cancer scheme claim – settled in 3 months
An asbestos cancer scheme case has been settled in less than three months from the first telephone call. Corries are asbestos claim specialists. Our…Read more
Chronic pain after an accident – tough times ahead for victims?
Chronic pain following accidents can be a common problem. A recent case however has shown the difficulties accident victims face proving cases in the…Read more
Prostate Cancer – don’t leave it too late
Prostate cancers are being found late in 4 out of 10 cases a recent study has found. . Corries Solicitors are specialists in medical negligence claim…Read more
Work disease claims – Vibration white finger claim loss sends warning shot to others affected by work
A work disease claim victim has lost out on compensation in a case which defendants may use to defeat other work claims. Read more about how a failed…Read more
Musician case of acoustic shock – not music to our ears?
A recent case where a musician suffered acoustic shock has sent shock waves through the music industry – might it affect other industries as well? Cor…Read more
Work disease – are the scales tipping for victims?
Work diseases affect thousands of people every year. In this article we tell you how some recent cases will help those affected make a claim – even w…Read more
Vehicle Recalls -is your car road safe?
Vehicle recalls are becoming more common. We ask - is your car safe and what can you do to protect you and your family. Most of us use roads on a dail…Read more
Bringing your claim in time – Why is 3 years so important?
Claim time limits are important. Read our helpful review of a recent decision where someone lost out for not acting fast enough. Can we help you? You…Read more
Asbestos Cancer Scheme 3% Uplift – but can we do more for victims?
Corries welcome news that a government asbestos cancer scheme for sufferers will receive a 3% uplift in April 2018. Here we explain the different sche…Read more
Maternal Mental Health – its everyone’s business
This week we have followed BBC's Alex Jones and her brave team of mothers. More information on their exploits is available here Most noteworthy is t…Read more
Asbestos Cancer judgment may help thousands in the future
Asbestos cancer claim specialists Corries highlight a recent case which may help asbestos cancer victims in the future. The case of Heynike v Birlec L…Read more
Essure – Campaign News
Essure is a non-surgical sterilisation implant which has been withdrawn from use in Europe by the manufacturer for commercial reasons. …Read more
Reflecting on international women’s day
International Women’s Day occurs every year on 8th March, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres is quoted as saying, “Achieving gender equalit…Read more
Anti depression medication- what is the right thing to do?
There have been some articles lately about anti depression drugs. Further articles about mistakes in prescribing drugs and errors in 1 on 5 makes even…Read more
Asbestos cancer loss may help others win compensation
Asbestos cancer victims may have a future pathway to compensation currently denied to them.We have reported before that asbestos mesothelioma victims…Read more
NHS mistakes- will greater transparency get us to the truth?
NHS mistakes are often reported in the press and on television. We look at recent changes which may mean a more transparent approach to finding out if…Read more
Female medical pain – are your doctors doing enough?
Female medical pain is a serious matter. Doctors taking reports of medical pain symptoms less seriously in women than in men has recently been in the…Read more
Pleural plaques to mesothelioma in less than 12 months – a stark warning
Asbestos pleural plaques victims can go on to suffer the asbestos cancer mesothelioma. Read our true story of how Corries pleural plaque register help…Read more
Asbestos Compensation Claim win for kidney patient
An asbestos compensation claim has secured five figure settlement for a man with severe kidney disease. Asbestos Compensation Case Facts Our client Mr…Read more
Asbestos Claims – Our easy guide to help you or others
Asbestos claims are our business. Asbestos disease victims often talk to us about whether or not they should make a claim. For families helping older…Read more
Asbestos cancer fund good news – and more good news on the horizon?
Asbestos cancer fund news in the House of Commons is good news for asbestos victims. We can report that the levy for an asbestos compensation fund is…Read more
DePuy Recalls Knee
Knee implant cases could soon take over as the next large patient litigation. There has been a lot of discussion and coverage of the on-going DePuy In…Read more
Not such a happy new year for accident victims
Huge changes to the law could massively affect victims of ALL accidents in the future if the insurance industry get their way. Insurance industry camp…Read more
What is IPF? -Keith Chegwin’s death -Your Questions answered
The death of much loved television presenter Keith Chegwin has shocked many of us. Keiith Chegwin has sadly died due to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis,…Read more
Asbestos papers judgment may open Pandora’s Box
An important asbestos papers judgement could have wide ranging support for asbestos victims. The Asbestos Papers Case A claim was heard in the Royal C…Read more
Vaginal mesh scandal gathers momentum
Vaginal mesh developments in Australia and the death of a Canadian mesh campaigner have hit the headlines. They have brought into sharp focus the mass…Read more
Asbestos Cancer scheme – our call for change as Government letting down victims
A government asbestos cancer scheme report has shown many victims are still being denied compensation. The Department for Work & Pensions have pub…Read more
Bereavement damages – change means fairer compensation for thousands
Bereavement awards following the death of an unmarried partner will be made in the future following a Court of Appeal decision recently. A change in t…Read more
Call for ban on Mesh Implant supported by Corries
A ban on vaginal mesh impant operations in the UK may happen soon and could have a huge impact. This massive change may affect thousands. NICE - Vagin…Read more
Smear tests – ten minutes to save your life
Smear tests for younger women have shown a marked drop in recent years so barely half are taking this vital test. The Jade Goody effect It was 8 years…Read more
Asbestos ventilation claim – the unknown toxic terror hidden above
An asbestos ventilation claim win for a former heating,ventilation and air conditioning worker has shown how widespread asbestos remains in buildings…Read more
Asbestos Pleural Thickening – deadly disease claim win
Asbestos pleural thickening cases are on the rise. In a recent trial the court found that pleural thickening was the cause of an asbestos victims deat…Read more
Asbestos cancer treatment – winning your claim and paying for therapy
Asbestos cancer treatment has undergone great change over the years. Great strides in the way that asbestos cancers are investigated, confirmed and th…Read more
Library Asbestos death – even small doses of asbestos can be deadly
An asbestos death of a 93-year-old "keeper of the books" has given a stark warning of the dangers of asbestos exposure. The Asbestos case Dr Dennis Sh…Read more
Asbestos death figures paint a grim picture
Asbestos deaths continues to create a sad legacy in a new report. Figures released by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) confirm that in 2015 the…Read more
Asbestos cancer victims take heart following claim win
An asbestos cancer case decision has shown the difficulties facing mesothelioma victims if they other health conditions. The High Court recently hande…Read more
Essure Implant Advice – have you been affected?
Essure Implant advice if you have been affected by this product. Essure is a form of permanent female birth control akin to sterilisation. It has been…Read more
Asbestos Cancer & Women -Good news on the horizon?
Asbestos cancer in women is increasing not only in the UK but abroad too. We consider those affected and how an upcoming appeal in UK courts might tur…Read more
Silicosis – the Unknown Killer
Silicosis is a silent killer that many people may suffer with but few are diagnosed. Many people will be aware of the dangers of asbestos dust. Asbest…Read more
Faulty Hip implant Court trial to start next week
A hip implant court trial is to start at the Royal Courts of Justice which will affect hundreds of hip operation patients. Corries Solicitors have the…Read more
Breaking the Silence – Vaginal mesh and Post Natal Prolapse
Vaginal mesh is sometimes picked up and discussed in the media but is there hope for those who have suffered due to problems with it? We often hear of…Read more
Winter flu warning for asbestos disease victims
Asbestos and pleural plaque victims are recommended to look into the latest NHS offer of a free flu jab. NHS Offer The winter flu jab is offered by th…Read more
Diesel fumes – is it time for workers to make claims?
Media reports linking exposure to diesel fumes at work may have huge implications for many thousands of workers. Howard Bonnett considers if, some 20…Read more
Pleural Plaques some free advice for you and your family
This is our simple guide and advice if you have been diagnosed with pleural plaques. Pleural plaques are a scarring to the lining of the lung due to a…Read more
Medical Devices & Products -The Best of Times and the Worst of Times
Corries medical products claims team are here to help you if you have had problems after using a medical device. Our team have specialist knowledge of…Read more
Corries support charity call for “car dooring ” campaign
A campaign to reduce injuries from carelessly opened car doors is in the spotlight. Corries have welcomed a call for a campaign by Cycling UK for grea…Read more
Corries duo “paws” to help local charity
Corries staff have helped a local charity. Accounts manager Angela Daniels and her husband David (who works in our road traffic department) have helpe…Read more
Asbestos claims -“Sea change” in the law may make claims easier
Asbestos claims could be easier if a recent case is used by asbestos victims and their lawyers. Corries asbestos team welcome a common sense decision…Read more
Asbestos lung cancer claim victory – beware the full and final settlement
An asbestos lung cancer claim large win for a retired lagger acts as a lesson for other affected by asbestos exposure. Asbestos lung cancer claim- The…Read more
Work pension claim wins retired miner £48,000
A work pension claim has meant a miner has won £48,000 for bad advice to move his pension in 1991. Corries pensions claim team have won his claim. Wor…Read more
Mesothelioma legal claim failure leads to call to change the law
A court has rejected a claim for asbestos cancer mesothelioma which caused the death of a council flat tenant. The Asbestos Case Facts The victim, Mr…Read more
Asbestos Cancer Claim – Low Level Exposure Claim Appeal Welcomed
An asbestos cancer (mesothelioma) claim decision which denied compensation for a victim’s family is being appealed. Corries have welcomed this news wh…Read more
Metal on Metal Hips News Update
Metal on metal hips and implants have drawn recent coverage in the national media. Here is our break down of this information. These articles have foc…Read more
What is Mesothelioma – and how Corries are supporting Action Mesothelioma Day
Mesothelioma is a cancer that,for the majority of sufferers, affects the lining of the lung (called the pleura). It can affect other linings of the bo…Read more
Road Traffic Accident Claims – Corries Five Point Response to Changes in the law
There is a lot of media coverage about Road traffic accident claims at the moment. The government has said it wants to raise the small claims limit in…Read more
Asbestos claims – A Five-step plan to help your claim
Asbestos claims can be difficult to make. Howard Bonnett of Corries reports on a recent claim where a man diagnosed with mesothelioma five days before…Read more
Asbestos claim – Corries help determined widow secure compensation.
Asbestos claim specialists Corries Solicitors have won compensation for mesothelioma where an insurer denied providing insurance cover. The Background…Read more
Asbestos in Schools – The Continuing Danger
The dangers of asbestos in schools has been raised in the media. A BBC Freedom of Information request has shown that in the past 10 years, 32 councils…Read more
Mesothelioma Compensation Scheme Concerns
Corries have welcomed the review of a Scheme which pays compensation to victims of the asbestos disease, Mesothelioma. The Diffuse Mesothelioma…Read more
Asbestos Solicitor commends Government U-turn on company records disposal plan
Corries Asbestos team have welcomed the Government's decision to scrap plans to reduce the amount of time company records are held for. At the moment…Read more
Corries warning on government plans to deny access to compensation
Corries join Solicitors and Justice campaigners against the Government’s compensation plan to raise the small claims limit for road traffic victims an…Read more
Asbestos Mesothelioma Family Claim win
Corries Solicitors Ltd have helped win compensation for the family of the victim of the deadly asbestos cancer Mesothelioma. The Issues Our client Mr…Read more
Hairdresser Asbestos Cancer Claim Success
Corries Solicitors Ltd have won compensation for a retired hairdresser who has the asbestos cancer, Mesothelioma. Hairdresser Asbestos Cancer Claim -…Read more
Corries praise Mesothelioma Scheme Claim Handlers for swift settlement
Corries praise Mesothelioma Scheme Claim Handlers for swift settlement Corries Solicitors Ltd report on a recent settled mesothelioma scheme claim. Ou…Read more
Corries improve settled work accident claim taken over from other Solicitor
Corries Solicitors Ltd report on a recent successful case taken over from another firm of solicitors. Our client, Mr G, came to us having suffered an…Read more
Corries4Women settle difficult road accident claim
Difficult Road Accident Claim The Corries4Women team have recently settled a road traffic accident case which involved difficult issues about pain cau…Read more
Corries 4 Women Hip Claim victory
Corries 4 Women Hip Claim Victory Corries4Women report on a recent successful medical claim Our Client, Mrs W, underwent a left total hip replacement…Read more
Corries welcomes NICE decision to provide new drug for lung cancer sufferers.
Corries welcome Lung cancer NICE decision Corries Solicitors Ltd welcome the decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)…Read more
Asbestos Claim Success for former Pleural Plaques Victim
Corries Solicitors Ltd have settled an asbestos claim for a former Tar Distiller employee who was diagnosed with the asbestos condition, Pleural Thick…Read more
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