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Title:
20 millions to be shared amongst toxic sofa customers
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More than 1500 victims of toxic sofas are due to receive compensation ranging from £1,175 to £9,000 each after an agreement was reached by lawyers for £20 million.
Author:
Adam Smith
Date Posted:
07/05/2010
Title:
Dog attacks on Postman increase
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New figures just released show that 14,000 postmen have sustained injuries from dogs whilst delivering the post in the last 3 years. This works out at 12 postmen being attacked everyday.
Author:
Adam Smith
Date Posted:
26/04/2010
Title:
Judge rejects toxic sofa claim
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More than 300 people who suffered burns after purchasing a sofa from Land of Leather will not receive compensation following a High Court ruling.
The burns were the result of the fungicide called dimethyl fumarate (DMF) which is used to
Author:
Adam Smith
Date Posted:
23/04/2010
Title:
Cows cause accident
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Back in December 2007 the claimant in this accident was cycling along a minor road with 3 other friends when they were confronted by cattle on the road. The claimant immediately tried to avoid the cattle and in doing so lost control of his bicycle
Author:
Adam Smith
Date Posted:
23/04/2010
Title:
Unsafe scaffolding puts worker in danger
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A routine inspection by a Health and Safety executive found an employee working unsafely on scaffolding.
The inspection discovered that employees of Shane Homes Limited were using scaffolding with no edge protection. The edge protection
Author:
Adam Smith
Date Posted:
21/04/2010
Title:
Dog Owners Warned
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The police have told dog owners to make sure they keep their pets under control after a man was sentenced following a vicious attack on a guide dog.
Author:
Adam Smith
Date Posted:
19/04/2010
Title:
A fun day and the duty of care
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A claimant suffered serious personal injury after diving head first into an inflatable pool as part of a relay game. The event took place whilst he was attending a health and fun day at a Royal Air Force base.
Author:
Adam
Date Posted:
17/04/2010
Title:
The danger of hair extensions
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A leading hair consultant, Barry Stevens, has recommended hair extensions be banned as the number of women suffering problems such as alopecia and bald patches grows. The increase is linked to the number of salons now offering hair extensions at a
Author:
Adam Smith
Date Posted:
19/02/2010
Title:
Schoolchildren hurt in bus crash
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Seventeen people were hurt in a bus crash in Leicester on 11 December 2009. Most of the injured passengers were children, who suffered bruises, cuts and shock. The bus involved hit a railway bridge which resulted in the roof being nearly completel
Author:
Adam Smith
Date Posted:
22/02/2010
Title:
Cycling Helmets: To wear or not to wear?
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A recent court decision highlights that a failure by a cyclist to wear a safety helmet can have the effect of reducing their compensation should an accident occur.
Author:
Kerrie Burrell
Date Posted:
25/02/2009
Title:
Employees - You need to be aware
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Synopsis:
There is a duty placed upon employees to take reasonable care for their own safety, whilst undertaking their duties during the course of their work.
Author:
Tom Payne
Date Posted:
03/05/2008
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