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While many of us may think that younger doctors should be avoided for the steady hand of a more experienced surgeon a new study has shown that this isn’t the case, with surgeons mid-career between the ages of 35 and 50 being deemed the safest.

Published in the British Medical Journal the study showed that those who have been carrying out the same operations for more than 20 years demonstrated a marked deterioration in their performance.

James McNally, a partner at Slee Blackwell and a member of the firm’s Clinical Negligence team said:

Whether it is to save money or to enjoy the beautiful Devon countryside at a slightly slower pace, more and more of us are taking to two wheels. Our councils seem to appreciate this and are providing cycle paths enabling us to pedal the Tarka Trail in the North or alongside the Exe estuary in the East without having to worry about meeting oncoming cars or lorries. However, a recent Court decision has shown that it is when cyclists feel at their safest that they are at their most vulnerable, especially if they make the decision not to wear a helmet.  

Personal injury solicitor, James McNally reports on yet another unsavoury marketing ploy adopted by unqualified injury claims companies

In recent months a number of clients have expressed concern about unsolicited text messages they have received from personal injury claims management firms offering to deal with their accident claim.

Personal injury solicitor James McNally considers the duty owed by farmers to protect members of the public using rights of way over their land

In earlier articles on this site we have discussed the risk of injury that cattle pose to walkers alongside the duties that the Animals Act 1971 imposes on animal owners. The potential for farmers being held liable for accidents involving cattle on their land has been highlighted once again in the recent decision of McKaskie v Cameron.

James McNally – Personal Injury Law Partner

James McNally investigates the possibility of strict liability under the Animals Act 1971

James McNally is a partner at Slee Blackwell