Mexcian restaurant chain outlets closed due to suspected norovirus outbreak
- November 3rd, 2016
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The Mexican restaurant chain Wahaca has shut nine of its restaurants after a suspected outbreak of norovirus. Public Health England (PHE) said it had launched an investigation after 205 staff and 160 members of the public fell ill. Wahaca,…
Company fined £40,000 after Rugby worker’s hand crushed in machine
- November 2nd, 2016
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A food packaging company has been fined £40,000 after a worker’s hand was crushed – ending his 30-year career as a mechanic. The incident happened on June 6, 2015, at the IFCO Systems UK site in Rugby when the…
Post heart-attack care concerns
- May 11th, 2016
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If a family member or loved one has died as a result of a heart attack between 2003-2013 then you may be concerned by the recent reports in the press following an article that appeared in the European Heart…
Sexting as a crime
- December 9th, 2015
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A recent court decision now allows those who have suffered psychological harm as a result of being manipulated into sending or receiving a sexually explicit image or text to bring a claim for compensation. This is as a result…
Compensation for the victims of rape and sexual assault
- November 25th, 2015
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If you have been the victim of rape or sexual assault then you have two potential ways of making a claim for compensation. You can look to bring a civil claim against your attacker. This is a claim brought…
How to get the lawyer you need.
- October 1st, 2015
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Make sure that they are experienced in dealing with the area of law relevant to your claim. A road traffic accident where you have been hit from behind when stationary is a very different type of claim to one involving…
Your Employer’s Responsibilities for Your Safety at Work
- September 15th, 2015
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Your employer is required to take such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure your safety and well-being while you are working for them. This obligation applies even if you are sent off site or are required to drive for a living,…
All but the kitchen sink – heads of loss in serious injury claims.
- July 23rd, 2015
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Jonathan Godfey of Parklane Plowden Chambers Leeds provides a thorough overview of the recent case of Robshaw v United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust with regards to the various heads of claim available for claimants in incidents of serious injury….
Claim against police for failure to investigate rape allegations
- May 28th, 2015
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If you have been a victim of rape or sexual assault and you feel that the police have failed to act appropriately in investigating your complaint or have dismissed it without proper investigation then, if it can be shown…
Potential pitfalls in historic abuse cases
- May 20th, 2015
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In the light of the revelations of the widespread abuse perpetrated by Jimmy Savile and others from that era there has been a huge surge in the number of claims made by the victims of historic sexual abuse. Whilst such…