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deadlines to claim Mercedes emissions compensation
November 07, 2023
Deadlines to Claim Mercedes Emissions Compensation: Join the Group Action Now

As the deadlines to claim Mercedes emissions compensation approach, it is imperative to act swiftly if you have been affected by this issue.

At The Group Action Lawyers, we have been tirelessly working to ensure our clients are included in the court action. In this article, we can provide you with essential information on the deadlines, the group action process, and why it is imperative to join now.

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medical device incompatibility
October 17, 2023
Compensation in a Medical Device Incompatibility Group Action

Medical device incompatibility issues can cause considerable problems for patients and could even lead to harm if something goes wrong.

At The Group Action Lawyers, we understand that when medical devices fail to function as intended, it can lead to serious health risks and complications for patients. In this article, we will delve into the concept of medical device incompatibility and discuss how individuals could be eligible to claim compensation through group actions in some cases. We will also touch on a real example from an alert issued by UK regulators.

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Sabril tablets and granules
October 10, 2023
Sabril Tablets and Granules Concerns Raised

Potential concerns that have arisen regarding the potential safety of Sabril tablets and granules have been publicised by UK health regulators.

The medications, manufactured by Aventis Pharma Limited (a subsidiary of Sanofi), have reportedly been subject to advice issued by The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The regulator has covered the issue of a precautionary recall for Sabril 500 mg film-coated tablets and Sabril 500 mg granules for oral solution (EL 23/A25).

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NHS group actions
June 20, 2023
NHS group actions: compensation claiming

NHS group actions can be claims for compensation arising from events of negligence where multiple people have been affected and where we can represent individuals for claims.

Common examples can include privacy breaches or medical negligence and product liability cases. We have vast experience in all these areas of law, and the best place to start is to contact our team for free, no-obligation legal advice here now.

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foreign bodies in medical products
March 14, 2023
Foreign bodies in medical products: compensation advice

Foreign bodies in medical products can cause significant problems to those who are affected, which is why we can pursue compensation claims for victims on a No Win, No Fee basis.

To speak to our expert team about pursuing a group or multi-party action for this kind of incident, please do not hesitate to contact us here now.

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Tavistock gender clinic
August 11, 2022
Tavistock gender clinic legal action

The Tavistock gender clinic could be facing considerable legal action, and our Group Action Lawyers are available for free, no-obligation legal advice now.

The matters surrounding the clinic relate to minors undergoing treatment for gender dysphoria and engaging in transitioning services. The media has widely publicised criticism in relation to the treatment that was provided for minors, and a recent interim report from Dr Hilary Cass identified the requirement for changes.

Our lawyers and legal team are able to speak to anyone who feels they may have been let down by the Tavistock gender clinic, and discuss whether there could be a case for compensation to answer.

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medical negligence actions
July 12, 2022
Group medical negligence actions

Group and multi-party medical negligence actions is an area of law that we specialise in, and we can offer No Win, No Fee legal representation for eligible clients.

Over the many years we have been helping thousands of people to claim compensation, we have recovered millions of pounds in damages for medical matters. This includes in some of the most infamous medical scandals to have taken place in the world, so we have a lot of experience in this niche and complex area of law.

You can speak to the team for free, no-obligation advice here now.

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patient
June 07, 2022
Medical product claims for compensation

The Group Action Lawyers has a leading team of experts who have been representing victims in medical product claims for compensation for over a decade.

Patients who suffer due to defective and/or dangerous devices and medicines can, in some cases, end up with serious or permanent injuries. When it comes to medical devices, any form of invasive surgery has risks, so any need to repeat surgeries and remove and/or remove and replace devices can lead to huge risks in some cases. It can also lead to unnecessary suffering, and this is a factor that people deserve to be compensated for.

Our history when it comes to medical group actions is extensive, and our team is always happy to provide free, no-obligation advice to anyone in need of us.

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drug recall
April 05, 2022
Contaminated Products and Group Action Compensation

A group action claim for compensation could ensue for issues in respect of contaminated products, and anyone who has come to harm could be eligible to pursue a legal case.

Group Actions and Multi-Party Litigation matters are what we specialise in. Having recovered millions of pounds in damages for clients in civil cases for many years, and with thousands of happy clients having settled their cases, our experience speaks for itself.

We are always happy to assess potential cases for free, and we can also offer No Win, No Fee legal representation for eligible claimants.

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drugs alert
March 15, 2022
Mislabelled products: legal rights for compensation

Anyone who has been harmed as a result of mislabelled products could be entitled to bring a claim for compensation, and we can offer No Win, No Fee legal representation for eligible clients.

As Group Action Lawyers, this is the kind of event that we can represent people for. Not all incidents of the incorrect information on products can lead to harm but, when it does, this is where we may be able to help anyone affected.

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pelvic mesh inquiry vaginal mesh implants concerns
February 22, 2022
Cyberattacks targeting medical devices: a cause for concern?

The idea of cyberattacks targeting medical devices is not so much a theory nowadays, but more of a real cause for concern that needs to be addressed.

As specialist Group Action Lawyers, we are used to seeing the harm caused to real people when things go wrong on a large scale. Whilst we are always here to help, prevention is always better than having to deal with the aftermath. As such, hacks and how they apply to an increasingly digitised world is something that we all need to be wary of; especially when it comes to the healthcare sector.

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anti-depressants prescriptions for children
February 08, 2022
Sterility problems and compensation actions

Anyone who has been adversely affected by sterility problems could be entitled to pursue a claim for personal injury compensation on a No Win, No Fee basis.

As a firm of specialist Group Action Lawyers, we have represented many victims for issues concerning the sterility of equipment and devices, and there have been plenty of regulatory recalls over the years where this has been the issue.

A single event or a prolonged problem where an issue over sterility occurs could lead to thousands of people being put at risk. Anyone who has ever suffered harm in this way could be entitled to pursue a claim for damages.

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