It is natural for the victims of road traffic accidents to be left shaken and upset for a considerable time after such incidents have occurred. It is perhaps even more understandable that victims respond to accidents as if they are … Continue reading →

If it were not for the tragic outcome of the incident, or the persistent failings of doctors, 35-year-old Cindy Corton’s bathroom fall would no doubt have been the subject of much laughter amongst her friends and family. In 2005, an … Continue reading →

The virtues of working overtime invariably hinge on issues affecting immediate prosperity, such as increased cash flow, managed workloads and opportunities for promotion. Indeed, in many circles, an internal promotion at work is unthinkable unless regular overtime is put in … Continue reading →

A new study has suggested that female workers who are aged 50 years or younger and suffer from workplace stress are more likely to develop heart disease than older women who are better able to cope with pressure at work. … Continue reading →

Following a government consultation last year, the first official Workers’ Memorial Day will be held today in venues across the UK. The Workers’ Memorial Day aims to honour all those who have died in accidents at work or as a … Continue reading →

Statistically speaking, air travel is remarkably safe; in fact, flying thousands of feet above the ground in a metal cylinder with wings and engines attached to it is, at least on paper, less dangerous than driving a car or travelling … Continue reading →

The Japanese motoring manufacturer, Toyota, is arguably still the world’s largest car producer by sales; however, its lofty position as a global automotive superpower has taken several knocks within the past few years. Initially, the worldwide recession hit Toyota’s sales … Continue reading →

Personal injury claims are almost routinely made after road traffic accidents, slips or trips in the workplace and incidents involving dodgy pavements or highways. Accidents in the workplace are understandably more numerous in some industries than others; manufacturing, agriculture and … Continue reading →

Wasim Mohammed was looking forward to his 19th birthday when he was out for a drive with his friend in 2006. Exactly five days before he could celebrate his birthday, however, Mr Mohammed was involved in a tragic car accident that has left him with serious, life-changing injuries. The incident occurred when Mr Mohammed’s friend, who was driving the vehicle at the time, reached dangerously excessive speeds in restricted zones. Whilst attempting to overtake another vehicle, Mr Mohammed’s friend clipped another car that was turning into the junction. Unsurprisingly, the car in which Mr Mohammed was a passenger became immediately uncontrollable and subsequently ploughed into a wall. Continue reading →

Defective products are covered under statute law by the Consumer Protection Act 1987, which implements a European Community Directive on product liability and enables customers to pursue a remedy against either the manufacturer or the importer (into the EU) of defective goods. Such is the nature of business and the economy of late, several big name retailers have been forced into administration, including Land of Leather. Unfortunately, an allegedly ‘toxic’ batch of sofas supplied by Land of Leather to its customers has given rise to personal injury claims and group litigation after the retail giant closed down in January 2009. Continue reading →