Hundreds of postmasters who may have used the Capture IT system and experienced shortfalls are being asked to come forward so compensation can be awarded.

Capture was used in branches from 1992 onwards, with various versions and upgrades, until 1999.

Solicitor Neil Hudgell, who represents victims of the Post Office Scandal, says those affected are being asked to get in touch to help rebuild their lives.

A child who was left severely disabled having suffered a brain injury due to a lack of oxygen shortly before birth has been awarded almost £24m.

The case centred on the care provided to his mother and the concerns she raised when attending an antenatal clinic.

The family was represented by medical negligence solicitor Chris Moore who explains why a Judge agreed that the man’s cerebral palsy was due to negligent treatment provided during pregnancy.

Informed consent is important during pregnancy and childbirth.

It may be required from an expectant mother before a decision to opt for a caesarean birth is made, an induced labour or an episiotomy.

Mothers should be fully informed of all the birth options available to them and advised on the benefits and risks of each.

Medical negligence solicitor Maria Repanos explains how a lack of medical consent can result in a birth injury, a stillbirth or a life-long injury to a child.

One in ten cases of cerebral palsy is due to medical negligence by a midwife, doctor, or medical team.

Complications either before or at the time of birth can also lead to other lifelong injuries such as Erb’s Palsy and Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE).

Medical negligence lawyer Maria Repanos explains how a baby’s birth injury could be due to negligent care and how legal advice can support an

Many women and children are harmed in pregnancy or during childbirth.

Experiencing birth trauma or a birth injury can be due to negligent treatment or poor communication from health professionals.

Listen to medical negligence lawyer Maria Repanos explain why you might want an explanation and an investigation if you feel you’ve been let down and why it’s

If you’ve been injured or become ill while on holiday abroad and it wasn’t your fault you could be entitled to compensation.

But should you claim on your travel insurance or seek specialist legal advice?

Listen to travel lawyer Tracy Stansfield explain why it’s important to seek damages from the travel company or the airline you booked with and not your own insurer.

Following the broadcast of the TV drama ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’, the case has become a high priority for Government and been the focus of news bulletins across the world.

Here, solicitor Neil Hudgell reflects on the impact and answers some of the key questions.

 Hudgell Solicitors is currently representing and advising more than 500 people concerning the Post Office Horizon IT Scandal. 

If you’ve been injured while on a cruise ship holiday that wasn’t your fault you could be entitled to claim compensation.

It may have been due to faulty furniture, severe weather conditions or as a result of someone’s negligence.

Listen to Marc Dando, a specialist travel lawyer, explain

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If you’ve had a ski accident which wasn’t your fault you could be entitled to claim compensation.

It may have been due to faulty ski equipment or as a result of someone’s negligence.

Listen to Marc Dando, a specialist travel lawyer, explain how

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The term wrongful birth is used when babies are born with injuries or disabilities which medical professionals should have detected during pregnancy.

A failure to inform mothers/parents denies them the opportunity to take a very difficult decision as to whether to continue with the pregnancy.

Listen to Samantha Darwin, a senior medical negligence solicitor, explain how legal advice could lead to much needed financial support when raising a child with a disability.

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