Approach to costs
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. always aim to approach
legal work in a financially-disciplined way. We offer
competitive rates. Our charging approach is both transparent
and geared to the options open to our clients. Our
solicitors generally charge by reference to time spent but
we can often agree fixed fees for specific work or in some
cases risk-adjusted funding structures.
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HIGH COURT AWARDS £863,000 TO VICTIM OF MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
On 22nd January 2001 the Herefordshire Health Authority agreed to pay £835,000 to a businessman whose life was destroyed as a result of the mis-management of his anti-coagulation therapy. The Birmingham High Court also awarded an extra £28,000 on the basis that the Health Authority could have settled the case in 1999 but failed to do so.
David Cartwright suffered from a major stroke in July 1991 when his thrombo test levels rose above the recommended 10% up to a level of 25%. He suffered brain damage and is now hemiplegic; he lost his will and drive.His business collapsed and he had to make 22 employees redundant.
The award covers his general damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity and a sum for his past and future loss of earnings and care. Humphreys & Co were appointed in 1997 to replace his former solicitors after the first action that he commenced was struck out in 1996.After a four day trial in April 1999 it was successfully argued that Mr Cartwright was under a disability so that the primary 3 year limitation period under the Limitation Act 1980 did not mean that his case was time barred.
In September 1999 Mr Cartwright succeeded at a six day trial on liability.On 22nd January 2001 the case settled on what would have been the first day of a four day assessment hearing for the court to decide how much compensation he would receive.
Humphreys & Co 19th February 2001
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Accessibility
We take instructions from UK & international clients. Our independent lawyers are available by email, telephone & fax. With central Bristol offices we are just 90 minutes from London by road or rail and 15 minutes from Bristol International Airport. We can travel to meetings if required.
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Independent approach
We are an independent professional law firm here, not a legal factory turning out mass-produced products. In our experience, determined case-handling is more likely to produce effective results.
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Turnaround time
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. look to input not only
careful legal work and precision but also the determination
to keep matters moving. They aim to work in clients' real
interests with energy and pragmatism.
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Communication skills
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. always try to open up the
legal process by giving advice and explaining options to
clients in a concise and straightforward way, identifying
clear courses of action whatever the technical or legal
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