If an employee is injured in an accident at work, it may be possible for them to claim damages against their employer.
An employer can be liable for damages if it is shown they failed to take reasonable care to prevent injury to...
The level of the damages awarded as compensation for personal injuries has risen slightly in the last year, with typical rates now being as follows:
minor whiplash (full recovery within 2 years), between...
In our society, noise is a normal part of everyday life. It is also well known that noise can cause permanent hearing loss. What is less well known is that there are many circumstances in which potentially hazardous noise may be encountered. This may include...
For a case of clinical negligence to be proved, there must be a duty of care which is owed by the defendant to the person claiming damages. If such a duty of care exists, for an action to be successful, two further things must be shown. Firstly, the...
If you are injured as a result of a crime, you may be entitled to compensation, direct from the offender. As well as personal injury, compensation may be payable for other items (medical expenses, additional travelling costs and so on) which are not covered...
The annual holiday is normally one of the highlights of the year. However, holidays can turn into disasters if you have a serious case of 'travellers' tummy'. The best approach is to take sensible precautions regarding food and drink by following guidance...
In some instances, product safety law can be used to bring claims involving personal injuries.
A group of people who tried to use product safety law under the Consumer Protection Act against McDonalds, because of injuries suffered when they...
Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act have revealed that Councils across the east of England have paid out £6 million over the last six years in compensation for pavement trips and slips. This figure excludes legal fees. ...
A dancer, who suffered severe brain damage whilst a patient in hospital, was awarded a settlement worth an estimated £20million.
Kerstin Parkin, a professional dancer, was awarded the sum by Bromley Hospitals NHS Trust after...
The Health and Safety Executive has published its latest Statistics on Workplace injury and Sickness.
These show that in 2005/6, 212 workers were killed at work, 2 million suffered illness which they believed their work caused or...
A recent case illustrates the point that where a personal injury claim is anticipated, it is important to commence the claim promptly and not to adopt a ‘wait and see’ attitude.
It involved a serviceman who was partially...
