Researchers say Hollywood blockbusters are bad example for kids According to a report published by the American Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hollywood blockbuster films undermine accident prevention advice by encouraging bad habits and dangerous activities. The researchers, led by Dr Jon Eric Tongren examined scenes from several movies that were aimed at children.  Examples of unsafe and unrealistic behaviour included scenes from the 2008 movie Elf; in which the main… read more

Welsh train drivers win compensation for injuries The painful work-related injury carpal tunnel syndrome hit the headlines again this week when 3 train drivers working for Arriva Trains Wales were awarded compensation after developing the condition whilst at work.  Between them, the three staff members were awarded over £22,000 in compensation, for their injuries and for the time they had to take off work due to the condition. Carpal tunnel syndrome, caused… read more

Guideline amounts for facial injury compensation claims Today is the second instalment of the blog series looking at facial injury compensation claims; this time I will be looking at the likely compensation figures paid out in the case of accidents that affect the victim’s teeth and also accidents that leave the victim with permanent facial scarring.  All figures mentioned in today’s post are guidelines only and should not be taken as… read more

Guideline amounts for face injury compensation claims Facial injuries can be the most traumatic type of injury to have to come to terms with after an accident which was not your fault.  Even a minor facial injury might leave you with some level of scarring and in the case of a serious injury your appearance might be permanently altered, either by the injury, or by any subsequent reconstructive surgery you might… read more