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Laura Rankin5. Lost Earnings If you have suffered an injury through no fault of your own and had to take time off work, you could be entitled to make a claim for loss of earnings. The … Read more
Alan McCormackThis month, ACAS published the results of a new survey on redundancies. It found that that 30% of employers are likely to make staff redundant in the next 12 months. The survey found that 41% of … Read more
David McKinneyAs specialist personal injury lawyers, we frequently represent clients who have been diagnosed with chronic pain post-trauma, as a result of an accident that wasn’t their fault. Receiving a diagnosis of chronic pain can be … Read more
Tony McTigueSpring has sprung and with it comes a greater presence of livestock in our neighbours’ fields. Those living in rural areas can face a real problem when livestock wander from their fields. It is far … Read more
Alan McCormackThe Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is an organisation which helps employers prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace by providing guidance, explanations of the law, and provide practical examples of how to prevent … Read more
Angela WilsonCan you claim compensation from injuries obtained during sporting activities? The common law principle of volenti was recently examined in Czernuszka v King [2023] EWHC 380 (KB). This principle regulates the ability of those who … Read more
Alan McCormackIn the leading case of Vento v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police (No 2) [2003] IRLR102, the Court of Appeal set out clear guidelines for the amount of compensation to be given for injured feelings and … Read more
Gwenan WhiteAs we celebrate Mothering Sunday on 19 March 2023, what better time to remind employers and employees of the rules and regulations which apply to new and expectant mothers in the workplace! Under the Equality … Read more
Alan McCormackIt is that time of year when the annual increase in employment tribunal compensation limits are published and we have taken a look at the key changes so you don’t have to. The key changes … Read more
Josh Kirkland4. Rehabilitation Rehabilitation is a crucial aspect of your claim for injury and plays an essential part in your recovery. It includes the assessment of your injuries by a suitably qualified professional, followed by a … Read more
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