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A carpenter’s legacy: Six-figure settlement achieved for family

Michael commenced an apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery in early 1956. His apprenticeship with Robert Hart & Sons Limited (the company) was scheduled to last approximately 5 years, and provide him with the necessary training...
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Holding employers accountable: Mesothelioma claim success for Michael’s family

Michael’s* health deteriorated rapidly in the months following his mesothelioma diagnosis in December 2023. While the team at Thames Hospice provided critical care and assistance to ensure that Michael’s remaining days were as comfortable as...
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£11.8 million settlement in birth injury claim for child with cerebral palsy

Boyes Turner’s cerebral palsy solicitors have secured an £11.8 million* settlement for a child who was left with severe physical disability from cerebral palsy after she suffered a hypoxic ischaemic brain injury (HIE) from negligent...
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Family of former carpentry apprentice win asbestos compensation after mesothelioma diagnosis

Melloney acted for John* in relation to a claim for compensation arising from his occupational exposure to asbestos. John had commenced a four year carpentry apprenticeship in 1970 (aged 16) with the Commission for New...
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Asbestos compensation secured for former painter and decorator after mesothelioma diagnosis

Jim loved his work as a painter and decorator and took great pride in his work. Unfortunately for Jim* the environments he worked in for much of the 60s contained either asbestos products or were...
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Compensation secured after asbestosis diagnosis for former plumber

To many the settlement of a compensation claim is closure. For some, an admission of liability is the most important result, while for others the money received allows for different treatment options and an easing...
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Mesothelioma claim settled for former Expandite worker

Ricky’s employment with Expandite Limited (the company) provided a steady wage and routine for nearly 20 years. One product the company manufactured was once viewed as a tradesman’s staple a necessity on any worksite through...
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£90,000 settlement after keyhole gallbladder surgery causes bile duct injury

Boyes Turner’s medical negligence claims solicitors secured a £90,000 settlement for a 69-year-old woman who suffered physical and psychological injuries when her bile duct was injured during keyhole gallbladder surgery. Our client was taken by...
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Career change in the 1960s leads to Mesothelioma diagnosis 50 years later

Changing a career path or leaping into a new industry can provide exciting challenges and experiences for young workers. Jenny sought a change early in her working career, but didn’t expect that doing so would...
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Widow secures settlement after husband’s fatal mesothelioma linked to cathedral asbestos exposure

Charles’ tragic passing after a diagnosis of mesothelioma left his wife, Frances*, contemplating the next steps. Charles* had provided his account of how he was exposed to asbestos, but was unable to sign his witness...
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£162,500 settlement after artery damage during private hospital surgery causes fatal injury

Boyes Turner’s medical negligence solicitors secured a £162,500 settlement in a surgical negligence claim for the family of an elderly man who died after his external iliac artery was cut during a hernia repair operation...
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Judgment and £250,000 interim payment for child with cerebral palsy after delayed delivery and excessive cooling

Boyes Turner’s cerebral palsy solicitors secured a liability judgment and £250,000 interim payment in an ongoing claim for a young child with cerebral palsy. Delayed fetal monitoring after reduced fetal movements After an uneventful pregnancy,...
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Judgment after delayed antibiotics for pregnant mother with GBS infection caused son’s cerebral palsy

Boyes Turner’s cerebral palsy solicitors secured a liability judgment for a severely disabled teenager whose cerebral palsy was caused by hospital delays in antibiotic treatment for his mother’s group B streptococcus (GBS) infection during her...
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Office worker wins asbestos compensation after low-level exposure leads to mesothelioma diagnosis

When asked to imagine a person who is exposed to asbestos during their employment what do you see? Is it a carpenter using a hand saw to cut large sheets of the material? What about...
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Building a mesothelioma claim without a signed witness statement

Putting together a claim for compensation as a result of an asbestos related condition resembles the construction of a car. Taking the place of the engine in almost 100% of claims is the claimant’s lifetime...
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£225,000 settlement for motorcyclist hit by taxi driver’s sudden U-turn

Boyes Turner’s personal injury solicitors secured a £225,000 settlement for a motorcyclist who suffered multiple injuries in a road crash collision with a taxi. The 39-year-old biker was thrown from his motorbike when the taxi...
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