Mesothelioma Bill Goes Through Parliament
Mesothelioma Bill Goes Through Parliament This week the mesothelioma bill went through parliament following a series of public, ongoing discussions and debates with all related industries. What’s Included In The Mesothelioma Bill? The bill outlines a compensation scheme for victims who have su...
Read MoreMesothelioma Bill – The Latest
Mesothelioma Bill – The Latest The sharp rise in the number of people dying from mesothelioma and the grave and upsetting ways in which people die from this terminal illness have perhaps been the two main contributors which have brought about wider media attention of this asbestos-related condit...
Read MoreMedical Negligence Smear Test Lawsuit – Latest Update
Medical Negligence Smear Test Lawsuit - Latest Update A woman who was diagnosed with cervical cancer after having two separate negative smear tests has stated that she is not taking legal action for the money. Dr. Helen McGlone, who is suing the Greater Glasgow Health Board for £5 million in ...
Read MoreLegal Bid Launched For Brain Infection Compensation Claims
Legal Bid Launched For Brain Infection Compensation Claims The parents of a man from Oxford have begun a compensation case to ensure their brain-damaged son is taken care of later in life. The parents had their son delivered full-term at a hospital in Oxford in 1983. They claim that during hi...
Read MoreJefferies tips on making sure your bike is fit for the road!
Jefferies tips on making sure your bike is fit for the road! You don’t have to fork out cash to a mechanic to make sure your bike is safe for the road, you can do it yourself from home! There are checks you can make before every journey you make and checks you should be making on a monthly basis...
Read MoreHundreds of Women to Take Legal Action Against NHS after Mesh Implant Complications
Hundreds of Women to Take Legal Action Against NHS after Mesh Implant Complications This week, it has been announced that more than 800 women in the UK who have suffered from complications as a result with transvaginal mesh implants are taking action against the NHS. The polypropylene implant...
Read MoreHow Brexit May Affect Your Right to Claim
How Brexit May Affect Your Right to Claim For over four decades, the UK has been part of the European Union. Many of our laws stem from European directives. In fact, some have claimed that as much as 70% of UK laws are linked in some way to European regulations or directives. There are a numb...
Read MoreHoliday Hacks for a Stress Free Break
Holiday Hacks for a Stress-Free Break Summer holiday season is well and truly upon us. If you’re planning on jetting off somewhere exciting, check out our list of handy travel hacks to make your trip as easy and stress-free as possible! Before you leave Enable private browsing or delete your c...
Read MoreHoliday Food Poisoning – Your Questions Answered
Holiday Food Poisoning - Your Questions Answered Going on holiday is supposed to be a great time of year for everyone. Which is why a case of holiday food poisoning can turn a highlight into a nightmare. This summer, holidaymakers will once again be visiting far-flung locations, often on crui...
Read MoreHigh Court Settlement For Hospital Failings
High Court Settlement For Hospital Failings An eight million pound compensation claim has been granted by the High Court in London after a hospital admitted to deficiencies during the birth of a baby in 2006. Following his birth, the staff present were required to resuscitate the baby but thi...
Read MoreHigh Court Compensation Settlement For Hospital Failings
High Court Compensation Settlement For Hospital Failings An eight million pound compensation claim has been granted by the High Court in London after a hospital admitted to deficiencies during the birth of a baby in 2006. Following his birth, the staff present were required to resuscitate the...
Read MoreHealth And Safety Law Praised As 40th Anniversary Approaches
Health And Safety Law Praised As 40th Anniversary Approaches A recent article in the Telegraph has heralded the work that has gone behind the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 since its inception 10 years ago. The piece entitled ‘ let’s fly the flag for the life-saving health and safety law’...
Read MoreGovernment Unswerving On Disability Rules
Government Unswerving On Disability Rules Following a public consultation addressing a central element of disability benefit, the government says it will not change its decision on qualifying mobility distances. Brain Injury charity, Headway UK and others have expressed their disapproval and ...
Read MoreGovernment Reveals Plans To Allow Learner Drivers To Drive On Motorways
Government Reveals Plans To Allow Learner Drivers To Drive On Motorways The government has announced its plans to allow learner drivers to drive on the motorway for the first time. Currently, drivers are not permitted to motorways until they have passed their practical test and acquired a ful...
Read MoreGovernment Cracks Down On Fake Holiday Sickness Claims
Government Cracks Down On Fake Holiday Sickness Claims The Ministry of Justice has revealed plans to clamp down on false claims for holiday sickness and food poisoning. The announcement comes following a reported 500% rise in the number of claims made by British holidaymakers since 2013. Beca...
Read MoreEasy checks on your bike’s safety before heading out!
Easy Bike Safety Checks to Do Before Heading Out You don’t have to fork out cash to a mechanic to make sure your bike is safe for the road, you can do it yourself from home! Before every journey, there are checks you can make and also checks you should be making on a monthly basis. Most peopl...
Read MoreDriving in Winter – Winter Driving Checklist
Driving in Winter - Stay Safe With Our Winter Driving Checklist As temperatures cool and the weather begins to worsen, driving in winter can become a much more dangerous prospect. Drivers have to deal with snow and ice, heavy rain, hailstones, high winds and fog – all of which can make driving s...
Read MoreDrink Driving: The Morning After…
Drink Driving: The Morning After... As we start gearing up for the party season many people will leave the car at home so they can enjoy the office party or drinks with friends at Christmas markets. Whilst the number of people taking the risk of drink-driving at night has decreased, there are mo...
Read MoreDrink Driving, Is it Worth it?
Drink Driving, Is It Worth It? Drink driving; it’s a pretty serious offence and if caught can land you in the deep end with the law. In our recent survey on drivers and drink driving in the United Kingdom, almost half had said they have knowingly driven whilst over the limit, a worrying figure! ...
Read MoreCyborgs, Prosthetics and Hybrids – Their Personal Injury Rights
Cyborgs, Prosthetics and Hybrids - Their Personal Injury Rights Claiming compensation for personal injury helps those who have been injured recover their loss of earnings whilst they recover and can go some way to help compensate for the emotional and physical distress they have endured. In rece...
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