Minority Report: Material Contribution or Genetics? - Oct 2023
Inquests
Shahram brings his breadth of medical knowledge when representing Interested Persons at inquests, often arising from fatal accidents, in the Corner’s Courts.
Selected Cases
- Nash v. Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust [2021]: Inquest touching on the death of a severely depressed adult who committed suicide due to the failure of statutory services to adhere to his care plan.
- Baby S (deceased) v. Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust [2020]: Inquest touching upon the death of a young baby during a routine operation when an endotracheal tube was incorrectly inserted so as to block his airway.
- Taghizadeh v. (1) Medfood London Ltd (2) AXA Insurance UK Plc [2019]: Inquest touching upon the death of a passenger in a van who was killed whilst travelling in an overloaded van containing goods belonging to his employer.
- Gaviria & Ors v. (1) BP Plc (2) Statoil (3) Foreign & Commonwealth Office [2018]: Inquest touching on the events in Algeria where Al-Qaeda affiliated terrorists killed a large number of ex-pats.
Law Pod UK Ep. 178: How to get Pupillage - Jan 2023
Emma-Louise Fenelon speaks to Shahram Sharghy and Jo Moore about how to become a barrister. The episode considers the kind of research that is essential to do in advance, navigating the pupillage...
Relatives of David Fuller’s victims eligible to claim compensation - Dec 2022
On 1st December 2022 a scheme was approved by the Government to provide compensation to the families of David Fuller’s victims. The relatives of the victims will be able to claim for psychiatric...
Automatism defence successfully challenged by cyclist seriously injured by a car driver - Oct 2022
AU was riding his bicycle uneventfully along the road when a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction veered and collided with him head on before hitting a lamppost. AU suffered catastrophic...
Join us at the Bar Council Pupillage Fair on 15th October - Oct 2022
We're looking forward to seeing you all at the Bar Council Pupillage Fair on 15th October. Chat through what we do, who we are and a career at the Bar at our booth. Tune in to the Bar...
Shahram Sharghy secures substantial damages for a diabetic patient who suffered a below-knee amputation - Sep 2022
BR had suffered with diabetes which increased his risk of suffering with neuropathy which in turn was likely to cause ulcers and infection. He had already suffered with such symptoms, leading...
Parents of a trainee commercial pilot successfully establish a substantial financial dependency claim - Aug 2022
A was killed in a crash during a training flight which should never have taken place, due to bad weather and poor visibility. Whilst liability was admitted by the flying school, the claim by the...
Passenger who inadvertently took part in a road race secures substantial damages from the MIB - Jul 2022
LJ was a passenger in a high performance car which, unbeknown to him, had been stolen. He was taken on a drive whereby alongside several other cars a race took place at speeds exceeding 150mph along...
Driver who lost control on mud outside of a farm entrance succeeds in his claim against the farmer - Jun 2022
DK was driving home in the early hours of the morning when he suddenly lost control of his car close to the entrance to a farm. He collided heavily with a nearby wall before being catapulted into the...
APIL Advanced Brain and Spinal Injury Conference 2022 with speaker Shahram Sharghy - May 2022
This year the APIL Advanced Brain and Spinal Injury Conference will be held both virtually and in person at The Celtic Manor Resort in Newport - don't miss out on hearing Shahram Sharghy give an...
APIL Webinar 2/2 on Presenting, Defending and Valuing a Wrongful Birth Claim with Lizanne Gumbel QC & Shahram Sharghy - Mar 2022
We're looking forward to the second of two webinars with APIL focusing on Wrongful Birth Claims with Lizanne Gumbel QC and Shahram Sharghy discussing presenting, defending and valuing a claim at 1pm...
Shahram Sharghy is to represent families of David Fuller’s victims at Public Inquiry - Dec 2021
Shahram Sharghy is representing at least 20 families of David Fuller’s victims at the Public Inquiry and in their civil claims. David Fuller was sentenced yesterday to two life-sentences for the...
Pupillage Application Tips and Life at the Bar with 1COR - Dec 2021
Join our barristers for a remote discussion on everything from applying for Pupillage, life at 1COR and more on Wednesday 19th January 2022. You'll also have a chance to ask our barristers questions...
Acoustic shock from airbag activation claim - Oct 2021
Shahram Sharghy successfully represented a Claimant who sustained acoustic shock caused by airbag activation in a serious road traffic accident in Bates v. (1) MMA Insurance (2) Bates [2021] This...
Damages secured for elite athlete following a road traffic accident - Oct 2021
In Haines v. Jarman [2021], Shahram Sharghy represented former British Tae Kwon Do Champion who was run down by a motorist whilst on a recovery run after a major championship. The Claimant...
Henry Witcomb QC and Shahram Sharghy secure settlement for victim of Finsbury Park Mosque Attack - Oct 2021
In Ali v. (1) Osborne (2) Motor Insurers Bureau [2021], Henry Witcomb QC and Shahram Sharghy successfully represented severely disabled victim of Finsbury Park Mosque terrorist attack whose claim...
Wrongful Birth Claims: Theory, Law and Practice Webinar - Oct 2021
Join a stellar line up of speakers for an afternoon discussing wrongful birth claims, including a case law update, costs and more on 21st October 2021 from 2-5pm on Teams. This event is accredited for...
Delighted to welcome Shahram Sharghy as a tenant at 1 Crown Office Row - Aug 2021
