Holiday injury compensation awarded following fall on holiday 6 Mar 2014 A woman who broke both of her legs whilst on holiday has been awarded almost £4,000 compensation from travel operator TUI UK after a five-year... Read more
Six-figure payout for forklift driver following accident at work 18 Feb 2014 A forklift truck driver has been awarded a six-figure payout after an accident at work. Colin Smith’s fingers on his left hand were crushed when... Read more
Asbestos compensation for widow of ICI employee 17 Feb 2014 The widow of a fitter who died of asbestos-related cancer has received an out-of-court settlement from his former employees. Frederick Simpson, who worked for ICI,... Read more
Sunderland electrician launches investigation into asbestos exposure 14 Feb 2014 A Sunderland man has launched a legal battle to find out how he was exposed to asbestos following his diagnosis for asbestos-related illness mesothelioma. Retired... Read more
Up to £95k could be paid to paratrooper’s widow following accident 14 Feb 2014 The widow of a paratrooper who was killed in an accident at an army base has won the right to a High Court compensation payout.... Read more
NHS to pay £24million following accident during surgery 14 Feb 2014 The NHS is facing a £24million payout following a mix-up in an operating theatre that led to a 10-year-old-girl being left with catastrophic brain damage.... Read more