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VE Day 80 Commemorations

Written by Tom Barnes on 8 May 2025

Today our staff have been commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day by wearing red, white & blue clothing to the office. Our Warwick & Southam offices also have window displays in place. Read On

BTTJ Joins ReviewSolicitors

Written by Tom Barnes on 28 April 2025

As a firm, we’ve recently sign up to ReviewSolicitors ReviewSolicitors is the UK’s largest legal review website, with over 8 million users We have profiles for our office as a whole as well as individual profiles for each of our lawyers. ReviewSolicitors makes it simple for our clients to leave us feedback. Simply click on our profile to leave your review. Read On

Richard Stanford welcomed to the AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel for a further 5 years

Written by Tom Barnes on 11 April 2025

Partner and Medical Negligence Solicitor Richard Stanford, has been awarded membership of the AvMA (Action Against Medical Accidents) Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel for a further five years. Read On

AvMA Annual Conference 2025

Written by Tom Barnes on 20 March 2025

Tom Barnes, Partner & Head of our Medical Negligence Department, Richard Stanford, Partner & Medical Negligence Solicitor & Lynette Walsh, Chartered Legal Executive are currently attending the 35th Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) Clinical Negligence Conference in Bournemouth Read On

Clinical Negligence in Coventry: Long-Term Chemotherapy Raises Concerns

Written by Tom Barnes on 21 February 2025

Several clinical negligence cases have been reported in Coventry concerning the extended use of temozolomide chemotherapy. This has affected the lives of patients, impacting their education and career options and making the prospect of starting a family challenging. Read On

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AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel welcomes Tom Barnes for a further 5 years

Written by Richard Stanford on 7 February 2025

Partner and Head of our Medical Negligence team at Brindley Twist Tafft & James, Tom Barnes, has been awarded membership of the AvMA (Action Against Medical Accidents) Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel for a further five years. Read On

Concerns Raised Over Maternity Services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Written by Tom Barnes on 20 January 2025

As reported by the BBC, concerns have been raised regarding the state of maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals (LTH), with serious allegations of chronic understaffing and substandard care, potentially amounting to clinical negligence. Read On

New member of our team

Written by Tom Barnes on 9 January 2025

Eloise Locker joined us as a Paralegal in our team this week, based at our Coventry office. Eloise completed her Law Degree at the University of Worcester achieving a First Class Honours and continued her studies at the University of Law passing her LPC LLM with Distinction. Welcome to the team Eloise from all at BTTJ! Read On

The Use of AI in Medicine

Written by Richard Stanford on 14 October 2024

The Use of AI in Medicine Revolutionising Healthcare with Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming various sectors, including medicine. Its integration into healthcare aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy, streamline operations, and improve patient outcomes. This article explores the applications and potential benefits of AI in medicine, as well as the challenges it faces. Read On

Medical Negligence in Diabetic Foot Care – Understanding the Risks and Responsibilities

Written by Richard Stanford on 7 October 2024

Medical Negligence in diabetic foot care is a critical issue that demands concerted efforts from healthcare providers, patients, and the broader medical community. Ensuring that diabetic patients receive the highest standard of foot care is not only a medical necessity but also an ethical imperative, safeguarding their quality of life and preventing avoidable suffering. Read On