News Archive
Tube Driver Wins Damages
A London Underground train driver has been awarded damages for a back injury he sustained when his seat collapsed.
Right to Claim for Asbestos Condition Lost
Sufferers of an asbestos-related condition, pleural plaques, are to be denied the right to claim compensation, even when the condition has been caused by negligence, following a landmark decision in the House of Lords.
Go-Karting Compensation
A man whose back was burned by a go-kart engine has been awarded £1,500 in compensation.
Gardener Awarded £3,000 for Vibration White Finger
A council gardener has been awarded £3,000 in damages after he developed Vibration White Finger, a condition caused by exposure to vibrating machinery.
Compensation Award for Woman Injured on Bus
A woman has been awarded £2,602 in compensation for an injury she suffered whilst travelling on a bus.
£8,500 Damages for Workplace Slip
Statistics show that slipping and tripping are the most common causes of injuries in UK workplaces. Last year, slips and trips resulted in nearly 11,000 major injuries.
£100,000 Compensation for Mesothelioma
In the past, many companies have failed to protect their employees from the damaging effects of exposure to asbestos, with terrible consequences for the workers involved and their families.
£5.5 Million Damages for Disabled Teenager
A teenager who was severely disabled as a result of being deprived of oxygen at birth has secured £5.5 million in compensation.
Child Care worker awared damages
A former child care worker has been awarded damages after her employers failed to protect her from being attacked by a teenager.
Compensation following Nurse attack
A Broadmoor Hospital staff nurse has agreed a settlement of £21,500 in compensation after she was attacked twice by the same patient.
Council worker ladder fall
A council worker who fell from an unsecured ladder and broke both his feet has won £45,000 in compensation.
Joyrider victim awarded compensation
The victim of a joyrider is set to receive a substantial sum in compensation following a ruling in the High Court.
RAF typist awarder RSI compensation
An RAF typist has won £484,000 in compensation and associated legal costs after developing a Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).
Tennis Elbow compensation
Four workers who developed ‘tennis elbow’ while working at a Nestlé coffee factory have been awarded compensation.
Woman in Stairway fall
A woman who fell down a stairway has been awarded over £100,000 in compensation.
Nightclub Road Accident
Man struck by car after leaving a nightclub awarded over £2 million in compensation
Record compensation
A record £9.5 million compensation payout awarded to a teenager left disabled after a serious road accident.
Man slips on florist's petals
A commuter wins damages after slipping on petals near florist shop
Long Hours blamed for Paralysis
Employee left paralysed after working long hours
House of Lords ruling
An East Yorkshire man receives over £2 million in compensation following landmark House of Lords ruling
Hearing loss compensation
Worker £4,000 in compensation for damage for hearing loss
Wind turbine payout
A sound recordist, involved in accident with wind turbine has won the right to damages.
Woman knocked down by Police Car
Woman knocked down by police car awarded more than £3 million in damages.
