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£6,500 in compensation for broken wrist
An HGV driver who broke his wrist when he fell 12ft after using a faulty piece of equipment has received £6,500 in compensation. He was getting an HGV trailer ready as part of his job as a driver for parcel delivery firm. As he was pulling the..
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£27,000 in damages for leg injury
A man has received £27,000 in damages in an out of court settlement after he permanently injured his leg in an accident at work. He remains on painkillers and has been told he will never fully recover from the broken leg he suffered when he..
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£3 million settlement for birth delay cerebral palsy
A man who suffers from mixed quadriplegic cerebral palsy has won a settlement of £3 million. He was catastrophically injured during his birth. Delays in his birth resulted in cerebral palsy. His lawyer argued that the hospital failed in its..
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£100,000 in compensation for pedestrian crossing accident
A four-year-old boy who was left with serious injuries when he was knocked down on a pedestrian crossing has received £100,000 in compensation. The boy, who was being walked to school by his mother when the incident occurred, was left with one..
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Compensation of £10,000 for hernia
A man who needed surgery to correct a hernia when he was injured at work has received compensation of £10,000. He needed the major surgery after helping colleagues to handle a 10 tonne structure as part of his job as a fitter. He was working on..
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Costs and unreasonable actions
When exercising its discretion under rule 40 of Schedule 1 to the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004 to order costs against a party who had acted unreasonably in bringing or conducting proceedings, it was..
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Interim payments and multiple defendants
On a claim to which there were two or more defendants the court had power to order an interim payment under CPR r 25.7(1)(e) if it were satisfied that at least one of the defendants against whom the application for interim payment was being made..
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£19,500 in asbestosis compensation
A man who developed asbestosis has received £19,500 in compensation. He was exposed to asbestos as a result of his work cutting asbestos insulation boards with bandsaws. He had a life expectancy of four years, reduced by one year on account of..
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Government sets out radical reform to employment law system
The Government has announced what it describes as “the most radical reform to the employment law system for decades.” Business Secretary Vince Cable announced the reform during a speech to EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation,..
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Britain must defend or build on the Human Rights Act
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has said that Britain needs to defend or build on the Human Rights Act, in its first submission to the Government’s Commission on a Bill of Rights. The Commission said that this domestic human rights..
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Equal pay claim, jurisdiction, and time limits
Where an equal pay claim nder the Equal Pay Act 1970 was brought in an ordinary within the six-year limitation period for bringing contract claims, the claim could not be struck out under section 2(3) of the 1970 Act on the grounds that it could be..
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£23,000 settlement for broken wrist
A lorry driver whose career was ended after he badly broke his wrist has received £23,000 in compensation. He is now unable to drive HGVs after an accident meant he had to have two operations on his right wrist. He has been told he will never..
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£4,750 in compensation for toe injury
A man who was injured when a piece of office furniture fell on him and damaged his toe has received £4,750 in compensation. He was working as a night porter on the day of the accident, and was required to set up a conference room. In order to..
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£115,000 in damages for mesothelioma
A plumber who developed mesothelioma has received £115,000 in damages. He had trained as a plumber from leaving school, and apart from his two years’ National Service and a brief spell with another firm, he worked with the same building..
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£248,000 in compensation for RTA
A man who suffered multiple severe injuries when the car he was a passenger in struck a line of parked vehicles has received £248,000 in compensation in an out of court settlement. He was a front seat passenger when the driver lost control and..
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£850,000 in damages for RTA
A man left needing more than 30 operations on his seriously injured leg following a car accident has received £850,000 in damages. He has been left permanently disabled as a result of the accident which occurred as he was driving to work. He..
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£11,250 in compensation for broken foot
An apprentice plater who was badly injured and forced to delay his training after a 37-stone steel structure broke his foot has received £11,250 in compensation. He was left with a fractured metatarsal and had to take four months off work. He..
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£30,000 in compensation over social worker abuse
A woman who was physically, emotionally and sexually abused by her social worker over a period of nine months has received £30,000 in compensation. As a result of the abuse she suffered a deterioration in her condition and a delay to her..
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£40,000 settlement for asbestosis
A fitter who was diagnosed with asbestosis has received compensation of £40,000. He was exposed to asbestos whilst working as a fitter in power stations and factories.
He was not warned of the dangers of asbestos or given any protection. He..
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£3,000 in compensation over pothole injury
A cyclist who was injured when she hit a pothole with her front tyre, causing her to crash into a metal barrier at the side of the road, has received £3,000 in compensation. The cycling accident caused damage to her bike and bruising to the..
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Employer's pension scheme and discrimination
Where an employer’s pension scheme indirectly discriminated against part-timers on the ground of sex by denying them access to the scheme, a female part-time worker was not entitled to any remedy arising from her exclusion from the scheme if..
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£42,000 in compensation for arm injury
A builder has received £42,000 in compensation in an out of court settlement after permanently injuring his arm in an accident at work. He was working on a building site helping to renovate a ground-floor flat. His colleagues had constructed a..
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APIL calls for handling of personal injury cases to be a "reserved activity"
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has warned that Government plans for the future of personal injury claims could lead to unqualified marketing men handling victims with complex cases.
“Proposed reforms to the way people can..
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EEF welcomes proposed employment law changes
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has welcomed the proposed changes to employment law announced by the Secretary of State for Business. In particular, EEF believes that the changes reflect the changed economic circumstances in which..
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New law firm pledges "no referral fees"
A new law firm that has pledged not to pay referral fees to secure work has claimed it will be the first law firm set up in direct response to the government’s recent decision to ban referral fees in personal injury cases, even though the ban..
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Airline market appears to be softening, says Aon
Aon has reported that the airline insurance market appears to be softening as the year progresses, with lead hull and liability premium falling by 13% in November, according to the renewals that have been reported so far.
“While it may seem..
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Health Protection Agency investigates chemical exposure
Scientists at the Health Protection Agency (HPA) are to investigate the extent to which people are being exposed to several chemicals found in the environment. As well as researching the average level of mercury found in people’s hair, experts..
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Torus survey reveals professional lines market in flux
A recent survey undertaken by global specialty insurer Torus has revealed a professional lines market in flux with widespread concerns over pricing uncertainty in 2012, a heightened awareness of the current regulatory environment and fast-emerging..
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Law firm sees increase in surveyors' negligence cases
Irwin Mitchell has reported an increase in the region of 20% in the number of cases in which homeowners have launched proceedings against surveyors for overvaluing their property before they bought it.
Daniel Brumpton, an Associate Solicitor in..
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CJC report on problems faced by litigants
The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has called for action to assist litigants with no legal representation in the face of legal aid cutbacks, and has suggested ways in which people can be helped to resolve their disputes.
A CJC working group has..
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Airline insurance market still soft says Willis
Despite on-going global economic challenges, the airline industry continues to project a positive picture, with loss levels at a six-year low and insurance premiums trending on a downward slope, according to a new report on the aviation sector from..
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Lockton update on solicitors' professional indemnity
Insurance premiums for UK law firms have increased significantly in the past few years, and firms extensively engaged in those sectors of the market most exposed to negligence claims—such as conveyancing and probate—tend to pay higher..
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British Chambers of Commerce on employment law changes
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has responded to the package of employment law changes announced by the Business Secretary. Dr Adam Marshall, Director of Policy at the BCC, said, “Employment regulations often create uncertainty for..
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Code of Conduct for litigation funders launched
A Code of Conduct for litigation funders has been launched following work by the Civil Justice Council Working Party on Third Party Funding. The Code of Conduct sets out standards of practice and behaviour for litigation funders of disputes in..
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H&S should not prevent science practicals or field trips
The Government has responded to the Science and Technology Select Committee report of its inquiry into practical experiments in school science lessons and science field trips. The report focused on what schools need to do, with encouragement from..
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Argo International appoints Head of International General Liability
Argo International, a specialist Lloyd’s insurer and subsidiary of Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. has appointed Rupert Taylor as Head of International General Liability. Taylor will be developing a UK and international general..
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HSE statistics show mesothelioma deaths still increasing
Deaths from mesothelioma continue to increase in Great Britain according to the Health & Safety Executive. The HSE said that deaths occurring now are a legacy of past exposures to asbestos when it was widely used particularly for insulating..
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SRA reveals compulsory PI Insurance arrangements for 2011/12
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has revealed the final details of the compulsory Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) arrangements of firms in England & Wales for 2011/12. The 10,917 practices operating in England and Wales have secured..
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Civil Justice Group warns over loopholes in LASPO amendments
The Civil Justice Group has said it welcomes the general direction taken recently by the Government on the issue of banning referral fees. The Ministry of Justice has tabled a number of amendments to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of..
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Reducing young driver deaths and serious injuries
The urgent need to reduce young driver deaths and serious injuries is one of the five key priorities for the motor insurance industry to deliver a better deal for its customers, according to the ABI.
Speaking at the ABI Motor Conference, Otto..
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Survey highlights rising stress levels in higher education
Stress levels in higher education are on the rise, according to a new report published by the University and College Union (UCU). A survey of UCU members working at UK universities revealed that four-fifths (81%) found their job stressful in 2010..
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Union calls for action over violence against NHS staff
UNISON has called for urgent action to stem the rising tide of violence against nurses, paramedics and other NHS staff. The call comes in the wake of the latest statistics from “NHS Protect,” which show that the number of reported..
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Warning over "unintended consequences" of protected conversations
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has warned that proposals for greater use of conciliation, mediation and simplifying compromise agreements are all welcome, but on measures like ‘protected conversations’ the..
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Chubb launches specialist professional indemnity product
Chubb has launched a specialist professional indemnity product in the UK and Ireland, designed to help protect a more diverse range of professional service providers against the professional indemnity risks they face in today’s often litigious..
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Pricing pressure for casualty and liability insurance, says Lockton
The latest Lockton Market Update indicates increasing signs of pricing pressure for casualty and liability insurance, but the overall pricing environment for the moment favours insurance buyers.
“It would certainly be premature to discern any..
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Researchers see chemical exposure link to Parkinson's
A new research report has contributed to what it calls “the increasing evidence that repeated occupational exposure to certain chemical solvents raises the risk for Parkinson’s disease.”
Researchers analysed the occupational..
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Call for work-related RTAs to be incorporated into official statistics
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has urged the Government to incorporate work-related road traffic accidents into official statistics. IOSH said it wants to see work-related RTAs recorded and recognised under RIDDOR..
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Acas' pre-claim conciliation service to be extended
Acas has welcomed Government plans to expand its pre-claim conciliation service, which means all potential employment tribunal claims will be offered early conciliation with Acas.
Under the new system anyone intending to make an employment tribunal..
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S&P sees little improvement in profitability of motor insurers
Proposed legislation by the UK government to reduce the cost of motor insurance civil claims are unlikely to improve insurers’ underwriting profitability over the longer term, according to Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services in a..
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Jackson welcomes new Code of Conduct
Lord Justice Jackson has welcomed the recently launched Code of Conduct for litigation funders. In his latest lecture in the civil litigation costs review implementation programme, delivered at the Royal Courts of Justice, he explained that the..
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HCML to develop a common format of medical reports
Health & Case Management Limited (HCML) has announced that they are to launch a joint working group of Medical Experts to develop a common format of medical reports for low value personal injury cases to address the issue of whiplash and bodily..
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UK must develops more effective approaches to rehabilitation
The UK lags behind other industrialised countries when it comes to helping sick and injured staff back to work and will continue to do so until it develops a more effective approach to rehabilitation, according to the UK Rehabilitation Council..
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£30,000 settlement for back injury
A man who severely injured his back after a car knocked him off his scooter has received £30,000 in compensation in an out of court settlement. He was on his way to work and was approaching a junction near to where he lives when a car which had..
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