Latest Personal Injury News
19.05.2010.
Asbestos-related illness fight 'will go on'
Labour MP Dave Anderson said that the issue is not one that will go away, the Jarrow & Hebburn Gazette reports.
18.05.2010.
Whiplash victim secures compensation
In February 2006, Peter Stone was travelling on a Stagecoach bus in Wellingborough when the driver braked suddenly while he was walking down the aisle to leave the vehicle.
18.05.2010.
Family sue after suffering illness abroad
Suzanne and David Knighton were staying in Tirjey with their sons Shane and Kieron when the boys were struck down by a bug, the Sunday Mercury reports.
17.05.2010.
Awareness of deafness and hearing problems among troops 'rising'
According to Professor Haggard - who has been an adviser to Deafness Research UK for over 20 years and is now an honorary vice president - politicians and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) have recognised the need to engage external experts to help.
17.05.2010.
Woman seeks compensation over back injury
In July 2006, Karen Imber fell on a patch of slippery algae that had accumulated on her driveway, the Guardian Series reports.
14.05.2010.
Worker may seek compensation over accident at work
In October 2008, the individual was working on a building site in the north-west of England when he was hit by falling rubble.
14.05.2010.
Man seeks compensation over broken bones suffered in road accident
Andrew Hiom was knocked off his scooter by a car being driven by a worker at a Morrisons store.
13.05.2010.
Accidents at work 'may be leading to compensation claims'
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), inspectors served 148 enforcement notices in the area last year over problems identified with working at height.
13.05.2010.
Pensioner sues after suffering soft tissue damage in fall
Linda Green was walking to the post office in Vauxhall Street, Norwich when she tripped over a raised manhole cover, the Norwich Evening News reports.
12.05.2010.
Motorcyclist receives compensation over road traffic accident
Barbara Prescott fell from her motorbike and sustained serious injuries to her knee as a result, the Braintree and Witham Times reports.
12.05.2010.
Back injury may lead to compensation
In November 2008, James Theaker was performing his role as a window cleaner when he fell four metres.
07.05.2010.
Accident at work causes man to lose finger
Paul Whittaker has not yet been able to return to employment since the incident, which occurred in April last year.
07.05.2010.
Man may sue over injuries suffered in accident at work
In 2007, Timothy Gossett was changing a valve with a colleague at Aberthaw power station when high-pressure air escaped.
07.05.2010.
'More needs to be done' to prevent work-related disease
This is according to Unison, which suggested that companies are not doing enough at present to minimise health risks.
06.05.2010.
Holidaymaker sues over sickness abroad
Henry Stephenson, who is 73 years old, was on a trip to the Palma Nova Palace hotel in Majorca when he fell ill, the Sunderland Echo reports.
06.05.2010.
Man sues over cycling accident involving pothole
Luke Reeman was travelling to the shops from his home in Exeter when he struck a pothole on the A377, the Express & Echo reports.
06.05.2010.
Road traffic accident victim seeks compensation
Janet Lott was using a bus service in her home town of Coventry when she became trapped in the doors of a bendy bus as she tried to alight the vehicle.
05.05.2010.
Man may take legal action over workplace injuries
In September 2007, Stephen James was performing his role directing cranes for John Doyle Construction when he was struck by steel beams which had fallen from above him.
05.05.2010.
Man sues after suffering eye injuries
Derek Kenney claims he got dough in his eye while performing his role at Kindness Bakers, which is located in Aberdeenshire and supplies a range of bread and cakes to the north-east of Scotland.
04.05.2010.
Holidaymakers secure compensation over sickness
This is according to a Self-catering-breaks.com report, which suggested that nearly 300 such people who were struck down with a vomiting bug while in the Dominican Republic between November 2005 and September 2006 are to receive money.
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