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We are specialist Devon medical negligence solicitors with a network of local offices. It is often said that you can’t find the same range of services or expertise in…

If you are looking for specialist clinical negligence solicitors in Barnstaple then our independently rated team is here to help you. Our clinical negligence solicitors will be happy to…

We are helpling a number of people in Devon and Cornwall with legal claims for compensation for unauthorised access to medical records following the scandal involving trainee surgeon Salil…

Yes, you can claim compensation for a holiday injury in Devon, depending on the circumstances of the accident that caused it. In most cases your holiday injury claim will…

Our legal guide to making an NHS complaint about the standard of care you have received from a UK hospital. Patients can make an NHS complaint if they are…

Devon and Somerset motorbike claim solicitors have won another compensation case for a client involved in a motorcycle accident. The motorcyclist, an experienced rider who had ridden motorbikes for…

If you are looking for specialist amputation claim solicitors in Devon or Somerset then our team is here to help. An amputation claim can be made where a medical…

If you are looking for recommended medical negligence solicitors in Exeter, our specialist team is here to help you. Our Exeter office is conveniently located in the city centre…

If you have suffered illness as a result of the Devon contaminated water outbreak, then contact our free legal helpline for guidance on making a compensation claim on a…

What is contributory negligence? We specialise in dealing with compensation claims nationwide, including those involving allegations of contributory negligence. Contact our free injury helpline for guidance on your claim.…

Walker injured by a cow This is a real-life case study of a cow injury claim we dealt with in which the victim received a compensation award of £45,000.…

As experts in Devon dental negligence claims and with National Children’s Dental Health Month approaching, we look at the issues being raised with local dental practices in Devon. Shortage…

Devon inquest lawyer represents family in ‘truly tragic case’. Oliver Thorne, a specialist in clinical negligence and a highly experienced Devon inquest lawyer, has represented the family of a…

If you are looking for Torridge solicitors who specialise in medical negligence claims and personal injury law, then Slee Blackwell are perfectly positioned to help you. We have two…

If you are looking for specialist personal injury solicitors in Devon then give our award-wining team a call on 01271 372128 or send an email to us at [email protected] We…

Are you looking for specialist clinical negligence solicitors in Devon? Then give our team of experts a call on 01271 372128 or send an email to us at [email protected]…

The latest edition of The Legal 500 has been published, and once again Slee Blackwell are recommended injury solicitors in Devon. The Legal 500 is a highly prestigious guide…

The Legal 500, an independent guide to the legal profession, has recognised the achievements of North Devon firm, Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP, in the specialist field of medical negligence,…

Slee Blackwell are recommended accident claim solicitors, featuring in the latest 2022 edition of the independent guide to the legal profession, The Legal 500. So if you are looking…

Sian O'Neill, who deals with medical negligence claims at our Barnstaple office, takes a look at standards of maternity care. If you are looking for solicitors in Devon who…

If you are in Devon or Somerset and are looking for experienced injury lawyers then give us a call. Our award-winning team have recovered millions of pounds of compensation…

If you wish to claim compensation for a shop assault then contact us for a free case assessment and details of No Win, No Fee funding of your claim.…

We recover compensation of £253,000 for a south Devon carer injured at work If you want solicitors who will fight to get you maximum compensation for your carer accident…

Devon motorbike accident claim victim receives £169,000 in out of court settlement after we advised him to reject an initial offer of £80,000 We are experienced in dealing with…

The 2021 edition of the Legal 500 has once again included Slee Blackwell Solicitors as a recommended firm, highlighting the work of our personal injury and clinical negligence departments.…

We have recently settled a compensation claim on behalf of a child injured in a Devon shop. We specialise in accident compensation claims for people in Devon and Somerset,…

Slee Blackwell's personal injury law team was nominated for the Claimant Team of the Year at the prestigious Personal Injury Awards. Lawyer Jasmine Butler reports. The awards ceremony was…

French Court Gives Hope to PIP Breast Implant Victims in Devon and Somerset 2021 update: For the latest news on our fight for justice for victims of the PIP…

The number of diabetes amputations in Devon is increasing. In the NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group area diabetes amputations have risen by 6% since 2013.…

We have recently secured compensation for a client who had an accident on a ride at Devon’s Crealy Adventure Park. Our client worked with children with special educational needs…

Rape Crisis, an organisation that promotes the needs and rights of women and girls who have experienced sexual violence, has reported an increase in the volume of enquiries it receives.They are now…

We are often contacted by accident victims asking, ‘Should I accept an offer from an insurance company for my injury claim?’ Where the claimant is already being represented by a…

James McNally, a solicitor based in Devon and Somerset specialising in dog attack claims on a nationwide basis, presents a case summary of a dog attack compensation claim he has…

Devon medical negligence lawyer Oliver Thorne has been interviewed on Radio 5 Live. Doctors are demanding the urgent introduction of a national 24-hour helpline for prescription drug dependence following…

We specialise in holiday accident compensation claims. So, if you have been injured in an accident while on holiday then contact us to find out where you stand on…

Slee Blackwell's personal injury lawyers turned out in force for the firm's annual croquet challenge competition.Business from Devon and Somerset took part in the challenge at the Taunton Deane…

Devon & Somerset dog bite lawyer, James McNally, has been quoted in the national press. James, who is based at our Taunton office, is currently representing a 17 year…

We were Instructed by the mother of AW, a 10 year old boy from Torrington in North Devon, to investigate the misdiagnosis by his GP of appendicitis. AW complained…

Slee Blackwell, the solicitors behind Devon Injury Lawyers, have been included as a recommended firm for personal injury law in the latest edition of the prestigious Legal 500 guide.…

A 99 year old North Devon woman has won her residential home compensation claim, recovering compensation following an accident at a residential home in Ilfracombe, North Devon. We dealt…

Local medical negligence solicitor, Mike Clarke, looks at the latest official statistics and gives his prognosis on the health of the NHS in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset The Care…

Accidents at work in Somerset and Devon: The impact of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013. For many years, UK workers have been protected by Health and Safety…

We have recently won a local man's sports accident claim after his London solicitors failed to get anywhere with it. After switching to Slee Blackwell we were able to secure him an award…

An ordinary day at work turned into a nightmare for one of our clients, a chef working in the kitchens of a popular restaurant in North Devon. Without warning,…

A woman who was injured in a Morrisons supermarket fall has recovered compensation of £44,000. The accident occurred in Morrisons supermarket in Tavistock, Devon when an elderly woman tripped…

Successful Bideford accident compensation claim. Mr Terry Seatherton, who almost lost his right arm when it was trapped in machinery at Devonshire Pine in Bideford, has won injury compensation…

A woman who was prescribed the wrong medication has won her compensation claim against the pharmacist who made the error. Although we are based in Devon and Somerset and well…

Accident claim solicitor, James McNally, from our Taunton office reports on the announcement that the amount of compensation accident victims will be entitled to receive for their injuries is…

A woman who suffered devastating injuries in a livery yard accident is pursuing a compensation claim. The woman had been taking feed from a storage container at the yard near Beaworthy, Devon when…

We have achieved another trial success, winning a claim for compensation for a Devon woman who was injured in a trampoline accident. A former pupil at a Torrington school…

One of our personal injury team takes a brief look at proposed reforms of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) scheme. If you require expert guidance on making a…

We have won a pub accident claim at trial after the pub's insurance company refused to pay out. A rugby fan from Torrington in North Devon won his pub…

Slee Blackwell Solicitors are leading a campaign to win justice for victims of the PIP breast implant scandal. Solicitor, James McNally has set up a legal action group from…

Slee Blackwell are recommended injury lawyers in Devon. Devon injury solicitors, Slee Blackwell, are one of a handful of law firms in the South West to have been recommended…

The latest edition of The Legal 500 has again included Devon based firm Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP among the personal injury law firms identified as leaders in the field.…

Solicitor, Lee Dawkins deals with a frequently asked question, 'Can children bring a personal injury claim?' We are often asked if a child is entitled to pursue claim for…

We specialise in medical negligence claims. We work on a no win, no fee basis and offer a free case assessment service. If you would like to know where…

We specialise in holiday claims, recovering compensation for holidaymakers who have suffered injury or sickness while on holiday here and abroad. It’s so easy these days to book a…

By Lee Dawkins The courts have warned against creating an overprotective nanny state which robs young people of fun simply because there was some risk involved in certain activities. …