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Hoverboards – bit of fun or just plain dangerous?

It is unlikely to have passed you by that one of the most sought after Christmas presents of 2015 is the hoverboard. Who would have thought, 30 years after Michael…

January 7, 2016
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Slips and trips – your rights and what to do if you have an accident

It has recently been unseasonably mild and wet in the UK. With very poor weather comes wet and slippery floors in supermarkets, shopping centres, train stations and other public places.…

January 6, 2016
Opinion

Staying Safe at Christmas

Christmas, which is fast approaching, is a time of celebration and fun. Unfortunately, there is an increase in accidents and injuries, during the festive period. Each year, at Christmas time,…

December 23, 2015
Opinion

Protect the Public with Public Liability Insurance

If you have a car accident, the party at fault will most likely have insurance cover and if not an injured party may still be able to recover damages via…

December 21, 2015
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Alarm bells ring over tenant’s safety

Statistics reveal that between April 2013 and March 2014 97 people died and 1900 were injured in domestic fires affecting properties where no smoke alarm was present. As a result…

November 27, 2015
Opinion

Compulsory re-testing for drivers over the age of 70?

Are drivers of 70 years and over, safer drivers than those under the age of 20? Data indicates that drivers under the age of 20 are involved in more fatal…

November 20, 2015
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The Ugly Side of Beauty

Non invasive cosmetic procedures are a booming market. Treatments involving facial fillers, laser treatments, and intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments are, amongst others, regularly performed in up and down the…

November 13, 2015
Opinion

Road Traffic Accidents – the need for dedicated legal representation

The media is often saturated with stories of people receiving huge sums of money for minor or frivolous claims, coupled with those text messages telling us that there is a…

November 6, 2015
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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
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