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Huddersfield man, 39, awarded vaccine injury compensation, for injury caused by contracting poliomyelitis from polio vaccine when he was 6 months old

Mr Karl Turrell was 6 months old when, in 1980, he received his routine first set of three doses of baby vaccines (Diptheria, whooping cough, tetanus and polio). At that...

May 29, 2020
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  • Covid-19

NICE amends Covid-19 critical care guideline after judicial review challenge

A proposed judicial review challenge to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (‘NICE’) COVID-19 guideline for clinical care has secured important changes to protect the rights of people…

March 31, 2020
Opinion

Against the odds…Friday the 13th is not as unlucky as you might think

Even before the beginning of the popular film franchise from the 1980s, Friday the 13th has been embedded in our cultural consciousness as an unlucky date. Many people will consider...

March 13, 2020
Opinion

Product liability and the benefits of joining a group (multi-party) action

When an individual has been injured as a result of a faulty product, it may possible to bring a claim for compensation against the manufacturer, suppliers, distributors or retailers of...

March 12, 2020
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  • accident-abroad

What to do if you are injured in a ski accident

Skiing is a popular pastime with more people taking to the slopes than ever before It is estimated that a staggering 300 million people around the world are involved in...

March 6, 2020
Opinion

Children aged 11 and under will no longer head footballs in training: England, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Following on from the news a few weeks ago that the Scottish Football Association (SFA) was to ban u12s heading the ball, new guidelines issued by the English FA, Scottish...

February 28, 2020
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Six frequently asked questions about personal injury claims

Over the years, it has become clear that claimants tend to ask similar questions about their claim and how the process works. Here we answer some of the most popular:-...

February 24, 2020
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What to do if you are involved in a cycling accident

It’s 2020 and we have entered a new decade. As part of a healthy start you may have decided to join the number of commuters who cycle to work. Many...

January 23, 2020
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  • road-traffic-accident

What is a low velocity impact in personal injury claims?

Even in cases where the issue of liability (fault) for an accident is straightforward, this alone will not be sufficient to succeed in a claim for personal injury. In addition...

December 18, 2019
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Can I make a claim for compensation after a hit and run accident?

The phrase “hit and run” is unfortunately heard fairly often in the news. A “hit and run” is where a motorist leaves the scene of an accident without giving their...

December 4, 2019
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Drivers be prepared and drive safely this winter

Daylight saving hours have come to an end, mornings and evenings will be colder and darker. Roads can be dangerous at the best of times, but throw darkness, some ice…

November 20, 2019
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What happens at a medical examination in a Personal Injury claim?

A medical examination is a key part of any Personal Injury claim. A professional health expert will provide their own independent opinion on your injuries and any likely causes. The...

November 14, 2019
Opinion

Medical negligence arising from morcellation

An important step has been taken by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (‘RCOG’) to ensure that all healthcare professionals considering the use of a morcellator for patients undergoing...

October 29, 2019
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Hodge Jones & Allen supports CBIT’s ‘Be Seen, Not Hurt’ campaign

The Child Brain Injury Trust’s ‘Be Seen, Not Hurt’ campaign runs from Monday 28th October until Friday 1st November 2019. People across the county, as well as millions of children,…

October 28, 2019
Opinion

#ActionforBrainInjuryWeek 2019

It is Headway’s #Action for Brain Injury Week ( 20th May 2019 to 26th May 2019)This year the focus is on fatigue.

May 21, 2019
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  • accident-abroad
  • accident-in-public-spaces

Can you make a personal injury claim if you have signed a waiver?

Sign…. Before you Jump! Waivers appear to be everywhere: trampoline parks; bouncy castles; parachute/bungee jumps; charity obstacle courses; even children’s sports days for the parents' 100m dash!; even before your...

April 25, 2019
Opinion
  • court

Fundamental dishonesty and fraud in a personal injury cases

The term ‘fundamental dishonesty’ is referred to in both Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) 44.16(1) and Criminal Justice and Courts Act (CJCA) 2015, Section 57. CJCA 2015, Section 57 allows for...

March 22, 2019
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What Does It Cost To Bring a Personal Injury Claim?

It can often be confusing for a client following an accident as to their rights to bring a claim for personal injury and in particular the costs associated with bringing...

March 22, 2019
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  • compensation
  • court

What is an infant approval hearing?

An infant approval hearing is sometimes referred to as a Damages Approval Hearing, and takes place after the court has settled a child’s injury claim. Unlike in an adult’s personal...

February 28, 2019
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  • accident-at work
  • road-traffic-accident

How Much Compensation Can I Claim For A Soft Tissue Injury?

Soft tissue injuries is a generic term used to describe injuries which affect ligaments, muscles, tendons, and nerves. The most common soft tissue injuries consist of strains, sprains, contusions, bursitis,...

February 21, 2019
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