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…
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….
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…
Reinforcement of police immunity
- January 29th, 2015
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The recent decision of the Supreme Court not to allow a claim for negligence to be brought against the police following their failure to act in such a way as to prevent to murder of 25 year Joanna Michael…
Mother steals son’s CICA award
- January 21st, 2015
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Louise Gray, the widow of a victim of the 7/7 bombings in 2005, has been jailed for the theft of £43,000 from her son’s award after she spent the £250,000 she was awarded by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority…