Access to justice for the elderly

Recent press coverage has highlighted problems facing the elderly whilst in hospital. Older people are vastly under represented when it comes to complaining  about their treatment. Graystons Solicitors would like to redress the balance and help older people, that feel they have suffered a medical accident or misdiagnosis or hospital error, to make a claim. Often the elderly may apply for legal aid which they may find difficult to understand. Graystons has the expertise to help them through this process. Graystons Solicitors has caring,experienced lawyers that specialise in medical negligence and will be able to help the elderly get justice.

Brain Injury Group

Bebington’s Graytons Solicitors CELEBRATES SUCCESS

OF THE AWARD-WINNING BRAIN INJURY GROUP

Graystons Solicitors based in Bebington is celebrating the success of the Brain Injury Group – of which it is a member – that won an award for innovation and inspiration on Thursday, November 10 2011.  The United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF) Awards are held annually and this year the co-founder of the Brain Injury Group, catastrophic injury solicitor Francis Lacy Scott, gained recognition for this innovative group by being named the UKABIF Lawyer Innovator of the Year.

Graystons was one of the founding members when the Brain Injury Group was formed in April this year.  “We are delighted to see the Brain Injury Group gain recognition for its innovation in the field of brain injury,” says Julie Grayston. “We joined the Group in the belief it can bring about significant benefits in the way brain injury claims and rehabilitation are carried out and it’s good to see this inspirational group has won professional praise and an Award.”

The Brain Injury Group is a national network of specialist brain injury lawyers working in tandem with a range of other professionals involved in welfare, financial and family services to support people with acquired brain injuries.  Bringing all these elements together under the Brain Injury Group banner creates a clear route for brain injured clients and their families to access the support they need from accident through rehabilitation and on to compensation.  By having members across the country, the Brain Injury Group ensures its

Clients and their families can find specialist brain injury advice and a full range of support services close to home.

When presenting the Award Bill Braithwaite QC said: “The creation and development of the Brain Injury Group will doubtless be a significant step forwards in providing an improved service to all those who suffer serious brain injury.”

www.braininjurygroup.co.uk

For more information about Graystons Solicitors contact:

enquiries@graystons.co.uk Tel: 0151 645 0055

For more information about the Brain Injury Group, contact:

Katherine Selby, PR Workshop, 020 8657 4422, Katherine@prworkshop.co.uk

Charity Quiz Leukaemia and Lymphoma

A team from Graystons "Julies Ghoulies" took part in a Halloween charity quiz on 26th October 2011.

The quiz was held in Alexanders wine bar in Chester and hosted by Bennett Brooks. Graystons took 2nd place and are busy swotting up incase of a rematch. The evening raised £3000 for the charities.

Midnight Walk

On 24th September the two Julies completed their five and a half mile walk for St John's Hospice. One of the rewarding experiences were the group of young lads that emptied their pockets on their way home from a night out. The support was really appreciated and helped Julie and Julie on the way round.

Race For Life

 It was Sunday 10^th July  that the two Julies and Ruth did their bit by completing the 5k Race for Life. Well done for all their effort to raise money for breast cancer.  Their next challenge is the Midnight Walk for St John’s Hospice on 24^th September. It is  5.5 miles along the Wirral, so watch this blog to see how the team got on.
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Access To Justice

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Act now if you are considering a medical negligence claim.

The government is in the process of changing the law which will make it harder for victims of medical negligence to obtain legal aid to fight their case. The changes could mean that medical negligence cases will be fought on a no win no fee arrangement, unless the victim has their own legal insurance. Part of the victim's compensation could then be used to pay legal fees.
If you feel you have suffered from an error made by a hospital, doctor or other medical professional that resulted in injury, loss or damage, or you feel that they failed to diagnose a medical condition, we may be able to help.
Graystons Solicitors is a friendly, accessible firm with a team of dedicated and specialist lawyers.

Contact us now for free advice about any potential claim to see if you can access legal aid before the government's proposals are brought into force.

Julie Grayston advises those concerned about injuries which may be caused by clinical negligence to act as soon as possible.

Contact us 0151 645 0055
http://www.graystons.co.uk/

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