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Remember … remember (some simple tips to avoid any injuries) this 5th November

One of the reasons fireworks injuries continue to occur is because people don’t consider how dangerous these devices can be. People don’t realise, until it’s too late, that the risk…

November 5, 2015
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Top Tips for Pavement Trips

It is likely that we have all tripped over when walking along a pavement. Fortunately, most of these accidents result in minor bruises or injuries. However, tripping on a pavement…

October 28, 2015
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Assessment of bereavement damages in England & Wales – out of date and unfair!

Under the current system in England & Wales, the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 provides for a strict bereavement award of £12,980 awarded to certain individuals for the loss of a…

October 28, 2015
Opinion

Safer London for Cyclists?

Over the recent years there has been an increased number of cyclists on the streets of London. This has in part been promoted through the London Self – Service Cycle…

October 23, 2015
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What to expect after a life changing injury

In the aftermath of a traumatic accident which has led immediately or subsequently to an amputation you and your family will be in turmoil. You will need good advice to…

October 16, 2015
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Builders Beware!

If I were to carry out a survey to ask members of the public which professions they believed to be the deadliest then I should imagine that I would receive…

October 6, 2015
Opinion

Action Mesothelioma Day, Friday 3 July 2015

Attending this year’s Action Mesothelioma Day event in London, organised by the London Hazards Centre was, as ever, a sad reminder of the awful legacy left by asbestos in this…

July 6, 2015
Opinion

London Borough of Newham brought to account

On 22 December 2012, my client Mr Teja was walking along Landseer Avenue with a friend when he tripped on broken and uneven paving causing him injuries and losses. Mr…

June 25, 2015
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What type of work can cause a Repetitive Strain Injury?

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is the more commonly known term for a set of disorders called Work Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDs). RSI can be caused by continued repetitive or…

June 25, 2015
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Justice at last for child-abuse victims of former deputy head teacher

The former deputy head teacher of a North Devon boarding school for vulnerable young boys has been jailed for 21 years after being found guilty of carrying out a two…

April 24, 2015
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What is a Repetitive Strain Injury?

As a personal injury lawyer, I deal with many different types of injuries caused by a variety of accidents. In particular, I specialise in repetitive strain injury cases also known…

April 23, 2015
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What is ‘Fundamental Dishonesty’ and how will it impact on Personal Injury Claims?

In the Law Society Gazette this week (20th April 2015) the incoming president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers intends to turn the tables on insurers over ‘fundamental dishonesty…

April 23, 2015
Opinion

The truth about Personal Injury law

It is all too common to hear stories of how the no win no fee system has stifled growth and innovation in the UK. ‘No win no fee’ was introduced…

March 6, 2015
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