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Calls to reinforce the dangers of railway level crossings in the theory test for learner drivers have been echoed by road traffic collision specialists at Fentons Solicitors.....
Check your holiday accommodation, warns specialist - 8 March 2010
With the number of accidents occurring on holiday continuing to climb, one legal specialist has reminded tourists to be on the lookout when they first arrive at their holiday destination.....
Doctors given guidance to diagnose cervical cancer sooner - 4 March 2010
New guidance for doctors has been introduced after a working group found that women visiting their GP with abnormal bleeding experienced a delay in cervical cancer diagnosis because they did not recei.....
Construction site accidents targeted in new campaign - 3 March 2010
A new initiative aimed at stopping dangerous practices on building sites across Britain has been welcomed by work accident specialists Fentons Solicitors.....
Wheelchair-bound pensioner appeals for help after supermarket fall - 2 March 2010
A Widnes pensioner who was left unable to walk after a fall in her local supermarket has appealed for witnesses to come forward and help in her fight for justice.....
Cruise liner crash victims expected to claim damages - 1 March 2010
A cruise liner crash which left three crew dead and more than 1,400 passengers shaken and distressed may have been caused by bad weather.....
Mum of twins hit by car on crossing appeals for witnesses - 26 February 2010
The mother of six-month-old twins whose pram was hit by a car as she pushed them across a pedestrian crossing, has made an emotional appeal for witnesses to come forward.....
Industrial disease specialist welcomes new help for asbestos victims - 25 February 2010
The Government's decision to award a one-off payment to sufferers of pleural plaques has been welcomed by industrial disease specialist Bridget Collier - but she says the decision not to overturn the .....
Toyota apology for accidents opens door to claims - 24 February 2010
The top boss of car manufacturer Toyota has said he is "deeply sorry" for the accidents caused by faults in the production of vehicles that has led to a worldwide recall.....
Kitchen workers warned of oven dangers - 23 February 2010
Workers in curry house and restaurant kitchens across the country are being urged to ensure their ovens are safe following a shocking investigation by council inspectors.....
Safety warning over denture adhesive - 22 February 2010
People who use dentures are being warned that long-term use of a popular brand of adhesive could cause neurological problems such as numbness and difficulty walking.....
New work safety initiative welcomed - 19 February 2010
A new Health and Safety Executive initiative to help improve safety in the workplace has been welcomed by leading accident specialists.....
New motorcycle helmet could help reduce serious injury - 16 February 2010
A revolutionary crash helmet set to save thousands of lives has been welcomed by a motorcycle accident specialist.....
Shocking new survey shows rape victims still being blamed - 15 February 2010
A new survey revealing many women believe rape victims should take responsibility for what happened to them has been labelled as "shocking" by a specialist criminal injury lawyer.....
Poor ventilation at work leads to lung disease - 12 February 2010
The danger of poor workplace ventilation was reiterated this week when a stonemasons was fined £30,000 after two employees developed a lung disease caused by exposure to uncontrolled levels of crystal.....
New help for industrial disease victims - 11 February 2010
New proposals announced today could help the thousands of people with serious industrial diseases who miss out on compensation because they cannot trace their employers' insurance records.....
Driver whose career ended by crash receives £200,000 - 10 February 2010
A London man whose career was ended when he suffered serious injuries in a collision has received £200,000 in an out of court settlement.....
Toyota problems could lead to UK compensation claims - 9 February 2010
A legal expert specialising in defective product cases has said that mounting concerns over the safety of some Toyota vehicles could lead to compensation claims in the UK.....
NHS criticised for poor standard of care in new report - 8 February 2010
A report published by the National Audit Office claims hundreds of people who suffer serious injuries are dying as a result of poor care.....
Damages win for ex-soldier who nearly lost his leg after fall - 5 February 2010
A former soldier from Doncaster who nearly lost his leg after a horrific accident has received substantial damages in an out of court settlement.....
Serious ski injuries can be reduced by wearing a helmet - 4 February 2010
A new scientific study showing that helmets reduce the risk of head injuries among skiers and snowboarders by 35 per cent, has been welcomed by a holiday injury legal specialist.....
Businessman who survived 30ft fall receives substantial damages - 3 February 2010
A York businessman who nearly died when he fell 30 feet onto the concrete pavement outside his home has received a substantial damages payout in an out of court settlement.....
Work accident specialist warns of unsecured ladders danger - 2 February 2010
The danger of using unsecured ladders in the workplace was reiterated this week, after a Bolton house-building company was fined following the tragic case of a builder who fell to his death.....
Move to improve surgery safety welcomed - 1 February 2010
Medico-legal specialists Fentons Solicitors have welcomed news that safety checklists aimed at reducing complications during surgery must now be used in all NHS hospitals.....
New bill to help contaminated blood victims hailed by Fentons - 29 January 2010
Fentons Solicitors has welcomed news that a bid to compensate and support victims of what is widely called 'the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS' has cleared the Lords.....
Flight recorders may solve mystery of Flight 409 tragedy - 28 January 2010
The discovery of 'black box' flight recorders from Ethiopian Airlines flight 409 has led to reports that the cause of the tragedy might soon be known.....
Clinical negligence expert welcomes new guidelines - 28 January 2010
A lawyer specialising in clinical negligence cases has welcomed new guidance recommending that all patients admitted to hospital in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are assessed for the risk of dan.....
Victims of latest cruise virus outbreak could claim compensation - 27 January 2010
An elderly couple from Norwich have become the latest victims of the norovirus winter vomiting bug, in a suspected outbreak which could lead to hundreds of holidaymakers making claims according to a l.....
Cause of Flight 409 tragedy still unknown - 26 January 2010
Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the Ethiopian Airlines flight 409 tragedy, after the plane crashed into the Mediterranean sea shortly after take off on 25 January killing all .....
Don’t fall victim to carbon monoxide poisoning - 20 January 2010
Fentons Solicitors has welcomed the launch of a new campaign to help prevent the number of deaths and serious injuries in the UK caused by carbon monoxide poisoning.....
