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Hewlett Packard (HP) are expanding a recent recall of notebook computer batteries following concerns over the volatility of several products with regards to fire safety after reports emerged of exploding batteries which have caused burn injuries to several users. The move by HP is a combative measure in order to stem the sharp rise in…
Following a court ruling last month, a British man has been awarded the highest ever compensation settlement for personal injury in the UK. Wasim Mohammed, a 22 year old man from Walsall, West Midlands was granted the out of court settlement totalling a staggering £11.15 million. This personal injury compensation package will help aide his…
After several months of legal challenge, UK buggy manufacturer Maclaren have finally agreed personal injury compensation packages for over 40 children who had their fingers, allegedly, seriously injured in the hinges of the company’s folding pushchairs. The compensation agreement concludes a long running claims saga which initially began in late 2009. Personal injury claims were…
New research into the various types of personal injury claims being passed onto solicitors has worryingly revealed an increase in the number of fraudulent and exaggerated compensation claims being made. The research was carried out via an online survey of 235 solicitors and enquired about their experiences of personal injury claims. Statistical analysis of the…
Having made several announcements regarding the reformation of the personal injury claims process for road traffic accidents (RTA), the Ministry of Justice are finally preparing this month to put their plans into action. On 30th April 2010, the personal injury claims process will undergo several changes including a new electronic portal for the transfer of…
Following a recall of several vehicles at the beginning of 2010, car manufacturer Toyota is facing a sharp rise in the number of personal injury claims made against the company due to potentially dangerous product faults. In wake of the announcement, Toyota have recalled more than 8.5million vehicles worldwide since January, after an investigation revealed…
In recent years, the personal injuries compensation sector has been viewed as highly controversial, with analysts debating about claims being made and ultimately the subsequent legal rulings, ranging from the serious to the downright bizarre. As the number of accident claims increases, there is some concern amongst the British public that we are experiencing an…
Beresford and Long Re-launches as Accident Solicitors Direct After over a quarter of a century service in Sheffield, Solicitors Beresford and Long have reorganised in order to specialise solely in personal injury claims. A new company has been formed; Accident Solicitors Direct. Richard Long, senior partner, explains “Having started as high street solicitors over twenty…
Breaking bones This article on the basic principles of anatomy and physiology aims to provide insight into medical notes, medical report writing and questions to medical practitioners. Fractures to limbs Limb fractures are a common form of injury. They are often associated with those mechanisms of injury seen in personal injury claims. Road traffic accidents…
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