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19.01.2010

After the snow come the potholes – compensation for accidents involving potholes

Posted by Neil Worrall

3 weeks of freezing weather leaves many roads in poor condition Now that the snow and ice has gone from many of the roads in England and Wales, they have left behind another potential hazard for motorists – potholes. With temperatures hovering around freezing for much of the past three weeks, the conditions have been just right to allow many potholes to form. Potholes are caused when water gets into cracks in… read more

16.01.2010

Compensation claims for ice and snow related accidents

Posted by Neil Worrall

Bad conditions no defence, in some compensation cases The thaw may have started here on Merseyside, but much of the rest of the country is still struggling with the worst winter conditions for over 30 years. With any cold spell, snow and ice can lead an increase in road traffic accidents and falling accidents. In these exceptional conditions, how far does the duty of care extend for local councils and authorities… read more

23.10.2009

Electrocuted? Not your fault? Call Camps for advice on a compensation claim

Posted by Neil Worrall

Making a claim for compensation after electrocution Being electrocuted can be a terrifying and painful experience, and it is certainly not something you would want to happen to you. But what if you were electrocuted through no fault of your own? Here at Camps Solicitors we can help people who have been electrocuted through the negligence of another person, or as a result of poor safety procedures at work or poorly… read more

20.08.2009

Appeal in steelworks birth defects compensation case

Posted by Neil Worrall

Corby council to deny toxic chemicals were to blame The council at the centre of the steelworks birth defects case has voted to appeal against a High Court ruling that it was to blame for exposing the mothers of 16 children to toxic chemicals during their pregnancies. Corby Borough Council voted last night by a margin of 21 to 8 in favour of appealing the judgement, which was likely to lead… read more

30.07.2009

Victory for families in Corby Steelworks birth defects compensation claim

Posted by Neil Worrall

16 children affected by exposure to toxic chemicals before birth The long running court battle fought by the families of sixteen children for compensation for their birth defects has ended in a landmark victory for the claimants. High Court Judges ruled that the defects had been caused by exposure to toxic materials released during work by Corby Borough Council at a disused steel plant in the town. Between the mid 80’s and… read more

19.06.2009

Inquests due into fatal Grayrigg and Potters Bar railway crashes

Posted by Neil Worrall

Government declines request for public enquiry into accidents The government has announced plans to hold 2 separate inquests into the fatal train crashes at Grayrigg in Cumbria in 2007 and at Potters Bar in 2002, despite calls from families of the victims for a joint public enquiry into both accidents. Between the two crashes, 8 people died and over 150 were injured. Relatives had been calling for a joint inquiry to… read more

17.06.2009

£300,000 falling tree injury claim may “open doors”

Posted by Neil Worrall

Compensation claim could have widespread implications A claim launched by a teacher from East Sussex could have widespread implications for people injured on publicly-owned land. Doreen Prior was injured by a falling tree branch whilst on a country walk. She has launched a £300,000 claim for compensation against the Environment Agency, accusing the agency of breaching its duty to ensure the public can safely use its land. Mrs Prior had been out… read more

Archive for the ‘Public Liability Compensation’ Category

After the snow come the potholes – compensation for accidents involving potholes

Compensation claims for ice and snow related accidents

Electrocuted? Not your fault? Call Camps for advice on a compensation claim

Appeal in steelworks birth defects compensation case

Victory for families in Corby Steelworks birth defects compensation claim

Inquests due into fatal Grayrigg and Potters Bar railway crashes

£300,000 falling tree injury claim may “open doors”