Man born with severe disabilities as a result of incestuous rape has won the right to claim compensation.
- June 4th, 2016
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A recent landmark decision by the Upper Tribunal has overturned a Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority decision not to make payment to a man, identified only as Y, who has epilepsy, severe learning difficulties and audio and visual problems all…
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…
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….
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…
Gratuitous care in a personal injury claim.
- April 27th, 2015
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“Gratuitous care” is one of the heads of claim in personal injury matters which is frequently overlooked. So what is it? Gratuitous care is payment for a spouse, partner or friend who provides care and assistance, such as cleaning, cooking,…
What happens to my benefits if I make a claim?
- April 17th, 2015
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If you are concerned about what will happen to your benefits if you make a claim then there are steps that can be taken, and provisions made to lessen the impact that the receipt of compensation may have on your…
7 myths about making a personal injury claim
- March 18th, 2015
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Solicitors trade on the misery of others. This is one of the oddest comments made against personal injury solicitors. Someone has an accident and they are unable to work and so lose money; we act for them and recover…
Derby University and negligent inoculation and blood test claims.
- May 7th, 2014
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Recent articles in the press states that, during the students inoculation programme, the health care worker providing the treatment failed to change the syringe barrels and single use holders from blood collection tubes after treating students, as is required to…
New regs for needlestick use come into force
- May 13th, 2013
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Good news for all who may use or may come into contact with sharps of any description due to new legislation that came into force over the weekend of 11th May 2013. All healthcare employers are required to bring in…