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Is justice prevailing during lockdown in the Civil Courts?

Jon Wilson
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  For anyone who has had an accident and needed to claim compensation for their injuries will know that it is not always an easy journey. With the added worry of coronavirus and the delay this might have on your trial, the pressure can be even greater....

Duty of Care at A & E

Jon Wilson
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Darnley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (2018) This case examines the duty of care owed to patients by non-medically qualified staff at an A & E Department. The Claimant, a 26 year old man, had been assaulted and attended at the A & E...

The importance of being "warned" - injury at the Ryder Cup

Jacqueline Hardaway
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There are many types of sporting injuries – but do you really expect to be injured when you are simply spectating? Ms. Remande was a spectator at the Ryder Cup and was hit in the eye, leading to loss of sight. As the headlines celebrated...

A Trainee's Diary - Seat One

Stuart Long
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The day was 3 rd September 2018 and after a summer break from studying/work, I started my journey with Dawson Hart. Naturally, I felt nervous but equally excited about what the future might hold. After a tour of the offices, and a general chit-chat with...

Scam holiday sickness claims

Jacqueline Hardaway
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In June last year, a couple were jailed for a total of 2 years for claiming £20,000 for a fake gastric illness on holiday.  Unfortunately, social media caught them out, as they posted how they had had “ two weeks of sun, laughter, fun...

Smile, You're on Camera!

Jacqueline Hardaway
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It may seem an invasion of privacy, but surveillance evidence in personal injury cases is commonplace.  Whether the defendant is trying to prove that a claimant is exaggerating their symptoms or even making the whole injury up - secretly videoing a...

Stay Safe, Be Seen!

Jamie Wood
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As we move in to Spring many of us will be dusting off our bicycles and cycling to work. New figures released by the Department for Transport however reveal how dangerous it can be cycling on our roads, especially if you live in London. The Department for...

Government Calls For Improvement To Maternity Services

Jacqueline Hardaway
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It is reported that England has one of the highest rates in Europe of babies being stillborn or dying within 7 days of birth.  The government has called for improvements to NHS maternity services and states that a staggering £480 million was set...

2013 will be an unlucky year for accident victims!

Jacqueline Hardaway
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Changes being introduced in April 2013 are set to shake up how personal injury cases are funded, which will result in victims of accidents having to use some of their compensation to pay for their claims. At present, most personal injury claims are funded...