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Queen’s Speech gives hope to mesothelioma sufferers

21 | 05 | 13

Earlier this month, the Queen gave her annual speech at the state opening of Parliament, in which she outlined the government’s plans for the year ahead.

Accidents at Work, Medical Negligence


Ministers discuss dangerous dog law

16 | 05 | 13

MPs have suggested that proposed changes to UK dangerous dog laws need to go further in order to alleviate the risk of attacks.

Serious Injury


How will new legislation affect your personal injury claim?

30 | 04 | 13

Recent government changes to legislation around personal injury have permanently altered the way personal injury claims are brought, managed and compensated.

Injury Claims


NHS report critical of cosmetic surgery regulations

24 | 04 | 13

An NHS review of the UK cosmetic surgery industry has warned the government of serious inadequacies in the way certain procedures are regulated.

Medical Negligence


Francis Report to shake up the NHS

02 | 04 | 13

A report by Robert Francis QC into the events at Stafford Hospital has set out plans to deal with medical negligence within the National Health Service.

Medical Negligence


Why you should act quickly before April’s compensation changes

12 | 03 | 13

From April 1st, the way in which compensation is awarded to personal injury victims is set to change dramatically. It is vital that you see a solicitor about your claim without delay, as once you miss this deadline you are likely to receive far less compensation than you would under the current system.

Injury Claims


APIL challenges insurance companies on whiplash claims

05 | 03 | 13

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has rejected a suggestion from a leading insurance company that whiplash claims should be handled directly by insurers.

Road & Bike, Injury Claims


Occupational asthma risk from cleaning products

12 | 02 | 13

A study suggests that one in six cases of adult-onset asthma among people in their mid-50s is caused by exposure to bleach and other hazardous chemicals.

Accidents at Work


Traffic accident compensation claims on icy roads

22 | 01 | 13

Freezing weather increases road accident risk The Highways Agency has praised motorists for the way they have dealt with tricky road conditions caused by the cold weather that has swept across the country.

Road & Bike


Personal injury compensation changes

15 | 01 | 13

Government legislation is set to take effect in April that will see fees for personal injury solicitors come out of the compensation awarded to the successful party.

Injury Claims