A recent editorial piece in the Law Society Gazette (29 January 2009) has explored the rise in media reports of a growing “Compensation Culture” in schools, which it is claimed, is forcing the cancellation of school trips and other activities.  In recent years, there has been an increase in reports on personal injury claims on behalf of children who have been injured whilst at school or on a school trip. … read more

A Scottish fisherman is claiming compensation from his water company after he suffered vomiting, diahorrhea, itching and burning sensations when silt from a reservoir near the town of Lesmahagow was washed into the river where he fished.  The fisherman, Mr Delaney, is claiming £13,000 for the injuries he says he suffered after freak storms caused the silt to be washed down a run off pipe and into the River Nethan… read more

A new initiative has been launched in the West Midlands to provide small businesses with free access to advice on Health and Safety issues, in an effort to save them time and money, and also to reduce the level of workplace accidents.  The idea of a one stop shop providing advice on health and safety, as well as employment law has been recommended by an independent review, as part of… read more

The creator of a gigantic piece of inflatable artwork that killed two women when it flipped over in a park in County Durham in 2006 has been accused of being negligent by the prosecution at his trial.  Maurice Agis, the creator of the Dreamspace artwork is on trial for manslaughter and breaching the Health and Safety Act.  Mr Agis, a 77-year old from Bethnal Green in London is denying the… read more

When making a claim for compensation where a person has been injured by a faulty or defective product, the key legislation that your solicitor will relate to is the Consumer Protection Act 1987.  This Act gives people the right to seek redress for death or injury caused by using defective consumer goods.  The Act also sets out a requirement that all goods for domestic use must be reasonably safe, bearing… read more

A young moped driver struck from behind by a Jaguar XJ6 aged only 16 has been awarded a compensation package that could total £4million.  Carl Hannay was left with horrific injuries and permanent brain damage after being knocked off his moped near Basingstoke in 2003.  The force of the impact was so strong that Mr Hannay’s crash helmet actually flew off before his head hit the road, leaving him unprotected.Mr… read more

What do new US President Barack Obama, Leonardo DaVinci, Bruce Willis and Jimi Hendrix have in common?  Well apart from all being very talented at what they do, they are all left-handers.  Around 7 percent of the population are left handed, and whilst scientific studies have identified many areas in which left-handers excel, recent research seems to point towards left handed people being more accident prone than their right-handed counterparts.The… read more