Tragic accident at Crystal Palace claimed women’s life
Today marks a rather solemn anniversary – that of England’s first fatal car crash, which occurred 114 years ago today in Crystal Palace in south-east London.

Back in 1896 there were fewer than two dozen petrol powered cars in the UK.  Some of those vehicles formed part of a motoring exhibition taking place at Crystal Palace, including an imported Roger-Benz vehicle… read more

Making an injury compensation claim for a broken bone
When talking about injuries, saying you have a broken a bone in an accident doesn’t give any real indication of how serious your injury might have been.  A broken bone could mean anything from a fairly uncomplicated fracture that may only take 2 months or so to heal, through to a compound fracture, of the type often caused by crushing injuries… read more

Claiming compensation for E.Coli food poisoning injuries
In the UK we are fortunate that the foods we eat, and the places where we eat out are governed by some of the toughest food safety standards in the world.  However, even with these stringent standards, cases of food poisoning, including those involving the bacteria known as E.Coli, are still relatively common.

E.Coli, or to give it its full name, Escherichia… read more

Solicitor behind Corby toxic waste case criticises Jackson report
The solicitor behind the landmark Corby birth defects case has criticised proposals to reform the way compensation claims and other types of litigation are paid for.  Des Collins, a senior partner at Collins Solicitors, the firm which represented 19 people affected by the toxic chemicals present in the soil around a disused steelworks in the Northamptonshire town of Corby, said that… read more

Injuries worth £1,000 to £10,000 settled more quickly thanks to new process
If you have been injured in any accident on the road, whether it was as a pedestrian or a driver or passenger in a car, a taxi, a bus or on a bike, and the accident wasn’t your fault, then now could be a very good time to make a personal injury compensation claim.  This is because a… read more

Corby residents see end to more than a decade of legal battles
The families of children exposed to toxic waste from the former Corby steelworks site in Northamptonshire have been awarded around £4 million in compensation after an agreement was reached last week with the local council. 

The agreement marks the final chapter in a legal battle that has been going on for 11 years between parents of the… read more

Cardiff has highest rate of accidents for people on two wheels
1 in 5 cycling accidents on Welsh roads happens in the capital Cardiff, according to government statistics.  These stats, covering the period from 1999 to 2008 show nearly 1,000 bicycle riders were injured in accidents in Cardiff, out of just over 5,000 accidents recorded for the whole of Wales during the same period.  In fact, Cardiff came bottom out… read more