A 28-year-old foundry worker, who does not wish to be named, has received substantial damages in an out-of-court settlement following an accident at his former place of work. In January 2008, he was employed by PMT Industries at its Tonge … Continue reading →

An undisclosed sum has been awarded to a 74-year-old lollipop man who was injured in November 2008 during a hit-and-run incident. The unnamed lollipop man, who was employed by Kirklees Council at the time of the incident, suffered serious injuries … Continue reading →

A Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) member, who does not wish to be named, has received compensation in an out-of-court settlement following an accident involving an 80Kg stack of bread. The bakery worker sustained soft tissue injuries to … Continue reading →

A 64-year-old bakery worker from Darlington has been awarded £45,000 in compensation after suffering an injury in the car park of an ASDA supermarket. The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) member, who does not wish to be named, … Continue reading →

In 2002, Sarah Collier and her husband Nigel became the proud parents of their son Joel. Sadly, a series of mistakes made by medical staff starved Joel of vital oxygen. Although the newborn survived these errors, he developed cerebral palsy … Continue reading →

Roland Lakin of Chorley, Lancashire, was diagnosed as suffering from mesothelioma in the summer of 2009. The 70-year-old was informed that, as there is no known cure for mesothelioma, his condition was terminal and could claim his life within a … Continue reading →