Personal Injury News Archive

29.01.2010.

Bus injury victim has compensation increased

In June 2005, Chantelle Osei-Antwi was heading to work at a Morrison's supermarket in Crystal Palace when she was struck by the vehicle, the Bromley Times reports.

29.01.2010.

Women sues over dentist injuries

Donna Delgado underwent a procedure to remove two teeth which involved a piece of equipment known as a drill bit burr.

28.01.2010.

Pensioner makes complaint after suffering injuries in fall

Audrey Jones was walking along Quay Street in Ammanford when she tripped over a block, the South Wales Guardian reports.

28.01.2010.

MP joins pleural plaques compensation battle

Writing in the Evening Chronicle, the politician said he is "passionate" about the issue.

27.01.2010.

People 'in fear of injuries due to potholes'

According to Ann Khan of Kingfield Road, the state of the highways in the area is "disgusting", the Coventry Telegraph reports.

27.01.2010.

Newlyweds seek compensation over cruise sickness

Margaret and Russell Moore set out on a cruise to the Canary Islands after their wedding ceremony, the Norfolk Eastern Daily Press reports.

27.01.2010.

Worker secures compensation over hand injury

Shona Foreman was operating at a Tesco store in Dunfermline when her hand became trapped between two metal crates, the Scottish Daily Record reports.

25.01.2010.

"Mega" pothole 'may lead to compensation claims'

According to local councillor Anthony Rowlands, the dent in the highway has been there since the middle of December and it poses a significant risk to people's safety, the Herts Advertiser 24 reports.

25.01.2010.

Restaurant made to pay compensation to allergy sufferer

Despite the consumer asking for a peanut-free option, he was given a meal which contained the ingredient and required hospitalisation as a result, the BBC reports.

21.01.2010.

Money pledged to reduce risk of personal injuries caused by potholes

According to Staines News, Surrey County Council has pledged £500,000 to repair dips that have been caused or exacerbated by the icy weather seen over the UK in recent weeks.

21.01.2010.

Woman who suffered injuries in fall secures compensation

Loles Leon tumbled and broke her pelvis and wrist in a hotel room in October 1999, the London Evening Standard reports.

21.01.2010.

Girl takes legal action after falling from bus window

The 12-year-old, along with another youngster, fell through the window of the single-decker vehicle after it gave way, the Hull Daily Mail reports.

20.01.2010.

Victims of terrorists abroad 'to be able to claim compensation'

Announced by justice secretary Jack Straw, the initiative will mean that such individuals can request money and will receive an expression of public sympathy.

20.01.2010.

Postwoman receives compensation over arm injuries

The victim, who has not been named, was delivering post to a farm in February 2007 when the German Shepherd bit her.

19.01.2010.

Pensioner suffers fall due to ice

Alfred Horn criticised the management of the venue for not clearing it in order to make it safe, the Portsmouth News reports.

19.01.2010.

People injured at work 'can pursue compensation'

The Perthshire Advertiser states that everyone is entitled to a safe working environment.

19.01.2010.

Cyclist receives compensation for road accident

Over a decade ago, Manny Helmot was involved in a collision with motorist Dylan Simon, the Guernsey Press and Star reports.

18.01.2010.

Passengers suffer sickness on cruise liner

Over 160 of the people on board the Queen Victoria were afflicted by norovirus, which is part of a group of viruses that are the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the UK.