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03.03.2010

Poligrip and Fixodent denture glue health concerns

Posted by Neil Worrall

Camps Solicitors have been contacted in recent weeks by members of the public complaining of numbness, difficulties with balance and anaemia after using a popular brand of denture glue. These symptoms are believed to have been caused by a build-up in the body of the metal zinc, an ingredient in the denture glues, which can be harmful when present in large quantities in the body. The Poligrip and Fixodent ranges of… 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

14.12.2009

Slough named as most dangerous town for road traffic accidents

Posted by Neil Worrall

Berkshire town tops list of accident hot spots It might be most famous as the setting for TV’s “The Office”, but now the town of Slough in Berkshire, often regarded as one of the most average places in Britain, has topped a survey. Unfortunately the survey in question was looking into road accident rates across Britain, and Slough was revealed to have an accident rate 41.3% higher than the UK average. This… read more

11.11.2009

Car accident compensation – for passengers

Posted by Neil Worrall

Compensation myth dispelled So you’ve been involved in a car accident, and to make matters worse, you were a passenger in the car that caused the accident. You been injured, but surely you can’t claim against the driver of the vehicle you were in, can you? You might be relieved to hear that you can. In fact one of the most common misconceptions that people have about car accident claims is that… read more

09.11.2009

How much is my face injury compensation claim worth? (Part 1)

Posted by Neil Worrall

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

06.11.2009

Cycling injuries on the rise

Posted by Neil Worrall

Latest statistics reveal number of deaths and serious injuries increased The increase in the number of cyclists taking to the road has also lead to a rise in the number of deaths and serious injuries amongst cyclists, according to new government figures. There was a rise of 19% in the number of cyclists killed or seriously injured in the second quarter of the year. Between March and June this year, 820… read more

02.11.2009

How much might my industrial deafness injury claim be worth?

Posted by Neil Worrall

Hearing loss compensation figures Industrial Deafness compensation claims are one of the most common categories of workplace accident claim. Being exposed to high noise levels from any source whilst you are at work can have a severe and lasting effect on your hearing. All too often injuries like this can be prevented by employers by following basic health and safety regulations. These can be simple things such as issuing all workers… read more

Posts Tagged ‘Compensation’

Poligrip and Fixodent denture glue health concerns

Compensation claims for ice and snow related accidents

Slough named as most dangerous town for road traffic accidents

Car accident compensation – for passengers

How much is my face injury compensation claim worth? (Part 1)

Cycling injuries on the rise

How much might my industrial deafness injury claim be worth?