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Can you make a clinical negligence claim for a hospital fall?

27th November 2017

A fall in hospital can be devastating. It can result in patients, who are already vulnerable, experiencing further injury, distress, pain and in some cases a loss of independence.

The 8 most dangerous jobs in the UK

18th October 2017

Accidents by their very nature are unexpected and largely unpredictable. On the other hand, when it comes to accidents in the workplace there are a variety of solutions that can help you avoid a personal injury when people are working dangerous jobs.

5 famous celebrity Wills that have been disputed

18th October 2017

When it comes to having your wishes respected after you have passed away there is one document that is essential and that is your Will.

Two contractors are fined for health and safety failings

30th June 2017

An individual contractor and an engineering company have both been found guilty of breaching health and safety regulations after a woman was hit by fencing wire causing her to need surgery to remove metal from her neck.

Man awarded biggest compensation payout to date after clinical negligence led to his birth injury

21st June 2017

A 25 year old man has been awarded a substantial clinical negligence payout from his hospital after he sustained a birth injury after a decision to proceed with a natural birth led to severe complications. He was left with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and is unable to walk and therefore confined to a wheelchair with limited use of his hands.

Family Holiday turns into £6k food poisoning nightmare

1st June 2017

A family who spent £6 k on a dream, 2 week, holiday to Cuba have been left distraught after they all contracted a severe sickness bug thought to be food poisoning, whilst staying at the luxury resort.

Company fined £½ million for workplace accident involving a fork lift truck

1st June 2017

A manufacturing company has been investigated by the HSE and fined more than £1/2 million pounds after an employee was hit and injured by a fork lift truck. The company, which manufactures glass bottles for the drinks industry, was visited by the Health and Safety Executive after a company employee was struck by a fork lift truck causing him to sustain a fractured arm.

Woman sues holiday company after she contracts food poisoning

24th May 2017

A holidaymaker has been awarded 4.7k after she had the holiday from hell in Cuba. The dream holiday to the four star resort was booked through Thomas Cook and was supposed to be a chance for the couple to relax and unwind on the wonderful beaches and enjoy the breath-taking views.

Construction company fined £750k for putting workers health at risk when moving asbestos

15th May 2017

Health problems caused by prolonged inhalation of asbestos fibres are well documented and in many cases can cause serious and fatal illnesses including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.

Workplace accident results in company receiving £165k fine and ordered to pay legal costs

20th April 2017

An aircraft engineering company has been fined £165k and ordered to pay £5.4k legal costs after an employee and an agency worker were seriously injured in a workplace accident at an airport, whilst working on the tail of a plane.

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