Hilary Meredith Solicitors has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards at the Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards 2018. The Awards, now in their eleventh year, provide a unique opportunity to highlight and celebrate the excellence of individuals and organisations across the personal injury claims sector. Hilary Meredith Solicitors has been shortlisted for Catastrophic Injury Team of…
The Government has today rejected the Defence Committee’s recommendation for an independent assessment of its Armed Forces Covenant commitments. In its response to the annual Armed Forces Covenant report published by the Commons Defence Select Committee earlier this year, the Government rejected criticism that the MoD and other departments are “marking their own homework” when…
New figures show that more injuries are caused during training than in any other activity for full-time members of the Armed Forces. The figures have been published in the same week as families and lawyers call on the Ministry of Defence to be stripped of its immunity from prosecution after two SAS servicemen were acquitted…
Two men acquitted of negligence after overseeing an SAS selection march in which three reservists died should never have been put on trial, according to military lawyer Hilary Meredith. L/Cpl Edward Maher, 31, L/Cpl Craig Roberts, 24, and Cpl James Dunsby, 31, died after the trek during which they carried up to 27kg (4st) on…
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an award winning claimant based practice with both national and international clients. We are currently recruiting Trainee Solicitors/Paralegals. Experience in Personal Injury would be an advantage, but not necessary as full training will be provided. You should be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, excellent organisational skills, drafting…
We now have a vacancy for an experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitor (6 – 8 years PQE plus) to join the department. This is a great opportunity to join a practice with an excellent reputation within the industry. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in claimant clinical negligence and will be responsible for a growing,…
“For many soldiers, the Army’s cavalier treatment of them following an injury can have a far worse impact than the injury itself” says his solicitor A 29 year old soldier has secured an out of court settlement of £420,000 as a result of damage to his hearing which resulted in him having to give up…
A long-serving soldier who was convinced he was going to die after a terrifying mid-air ordeal has settled his claim against the Ministry of Defence for hundreds of thousands of pounds. Soldier B, who joined the army in 2002, was one of 187 passengers in a RAF Voyager aircraft flying from RAF Brize Norton to…
The Royal British Legion today launched a mass movement to say ‘Thank You’ to all who served, sacrificed, and changed our world during the First World War. With 100 days to go until 11 November, the charity is calling on mass involvement from the public to mark the centenary of the end of the First…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors has promoted military specialist Simon Quinn to Partner and Head of Military Claims (North). Simon joined Hilary Meredith Solicitors in 2009 and was made an Associate in 2014. During his time at the firm, he has developed a particular specialism in Non-Freezing Cold Injury (NFCI) claims, recently securing one of the highest…
The public perception that most Servicemen and women are damaged by their service is wrong, according to a Report by the House of Commons Defence Committee on the extent of mental illness among Armed Forces personnel. The Report says that the vast majority of veterans leave with no mental damage, and suggestions to the contrary…
Cpl Darren Neilson was killed alongside Cpl Matthew Hatfield, when a tank exploded during a live firing exercise in the UK. Clare Stevens from Hilary Meredith Solicitors represented Cpl Darren Neilson’s wife, Jemma Neilson at the Inquest into his death. She said: “Yet again we’ve heard of systemic failings within the MOD and more evidence…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors has secured a settlement worth almost £7.2 million on behalf of a Navy pilot who suffered catastrophic injuries during the course of his duties. The pilot had landed his Merlin helicopter on the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious at night-time, and was completing his post-flight inspection, when the flight deck lift was opened…
Broughton House, the Salford home for ex-servicemen and women, has strengthened its board with the appointment of Hilary Meredith as a trustee. For more than 30 years, Hilary has dedicated her career to the welfare of armed forces service personnel, their families and military veterans. She chairs Hilary Meredith Solicitors, which has offices in Wilmslow…
Hilary Meredith is seeking clarification from the Ministry of Justice on how their revised guidelines for bereaved families receiving public funding at Inquests impact on the armed forces community. Legal aid is currently provided under the government’s exceptional case funding (ECF) scheme. The Ministry of Justice says the Lord Chancellor’s guidance now makes clear that…
Hilary Meredith has outlined proposals for new legislation to protect service personnel and veterans from prosecution in the line of duty. Hilary, Chair of Hilary Meredith Solicitors Ltd and Visiting Professor of Law and Veterans’ Affairs at the University of Chester, has been working with a range of service personnel, veterans, charities, academics and politicians…
A Court has found the governing body of British Bobsleigh responsible for causing the accident to an athlete in 2011. Serita Shone, a talented young elite athlete took up bobsleighing in 2011, having switched from athletics having already competed for Great Britain to take on a new challenge. On the 26 October 2011, whilst taking…
Hilary Meredith has accused the Government of a “fundamental dereliction of duty” over reports that British troops will be denied amnesty from prosecution for deaths during the Troubles. Today’s Telegraph says a consultation document being drawn up by the Northern Ireland Office on how to handle legacy killings will rule out protection for Armed Forces…
Hilary Meredith Solicitors has secured one of the highest ever settlements in a Non-Freezing Cold Injury (NFCI) claim. The firm’s client, Soldier D, joined the Army in 2006 and was medically discharged in 2016 as a result of his NFCI. In December 2012, Soldier D, aged 22, attended an exercise at a location in England….