Personal Injury News Archive
30.06.2010.
More than 2,000 people die each year from mesothelioma, expert notes
This is according to Jason Addy, who is a campaigner for those who develop the health problem, Rochdale Online reports.
30.06.2010.
Father sues after pothole causes baby soft tissue injuries
Darren Rowbotham wants compensation for the accident, which took place in Exwick, Exeter, the Express & Echo reports.
29.06.2010.
Family seek compensation over severe illness abroad
The Perkins were on a break to the luxury Park Inn Hotel in the popular tourist spot of Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt, the Sunday Mercury reports.
24.06.2010.
Worker may seek compensation over head injury
In July 2008, the individual - who did not wish to be named - was performing his role at Repair Protection and Maintenance (RPM) near Selby when he was caught up in an explosion.
24.06.2010.
Women receive compensation over back injuries
Jessica Oseland and Alison Foxal were at a fairground in May 2006 when the incident occurred.
23.06.2010.
Man may sue after suffering injuries in accident at work
In January 2008, the employee was conducting his duties in a factory in Ashton-under-Lyne when he became trapped in rotating machinery.
23.06.2010.
Worker may seek compensation over partial amputation
The 46-year-old, who asked not to be named, was working at a tipping bay for WSR Recycling when the accident took place last year.
22.06.2010.
Couple may sue over carbon monoxide poisoning
In November 2007, the elderly pair were at home in Edgware, Harrow when the woman began to feel lightheaded.
22.06.2010.
Asbestos-related illness sufferers 'could get compensation'
This is according to new justice minister Jonathan Djanogly, who said that while under current medical evidence they will not be eligible for damages, this may change.
21.06.2010.
Widow of mesothelioma victim seeks compensation
As part of her legal battle, Christine Clayton is trying to track down his former colleagues from Lucas Aerospace, the Birmingham Mail reports.
21.06.2010.
Man sues after suffering injuries in accident at work
Carl Woodbridge was performing his role for his ex-bosses Ambius when the incident occurred.
17.06.2010.
Accident abroad still causing pain for holidaymaker
Jackie Silcox was on a Mediterranean cruise with her husband Gary when she slipped on deck and broke her leg, the Halifax Evening Courier reports.
17.06.2010.
Man sues after suffering head injury at work
Consultant anaesthetist Dr Aubrey Bristow is seeking compensation from the London NHS Trust over the incident, which occurred in 2007, Express.co.uk reports.
16.06.2010.
Men more likely to claim compensation over accidents abroad?
According to new research from sunshine.co.uk, men are more inclined than women to suffer some sort of mishap while overseas.
16.06.2010.
Slips, trips and falls contribute to council's compensation bill
This is according to the Greenock Telegraph, which cited figures obtained via the Freedom of Information Act that showed Inverclyde Council has issued a total of £350,000 during this period to victims of personal injury and property damage.
16.06.2010.
Man seeks compensation over cycling accident
In 2006, Alexandra Kotula was travelling home from work in St Albans when he was struck by a lorry, the Ashley Ainsworth reports.
15.06.2010.
Man sues over accident at work that caused shoulder injuries
In December 2007, Hair Sandhu was performing his role as an employee of British Airways (BA) when he dislocated his shoulder, the Ashley Ainsworth reports.
15.06.2010.
Woman who suffered back injury seeks compensation
Karin Imber experienced a slip outside her house in 2006 on an area of green algae that was caused by flooding resulting from a water leak.
14.06.2010.
Man seeks compensation over illness abroad
Neville Fisher was left with vomiting and diarrhoea after staying at the Hotel Los Gigantes in Tenerife, WalesOnline reports.
14.06.2010.
MP takes up fight for asbestos-related illness victims
Rachel Reeves, who is the new Leeds West MP, demanded to know whether the Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition, which was formed in the wake of last month's election, will honour the promises made by its Labour predecessor.
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