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Ice - what Duty do we Owe our Visitors

By Gayle Kinsey in Personal Injury on Wednesday 23 December 2009 @ 11:40

When the weather turns icy all sorts of hazards start to present themselves, such as treacherous pavements and car parks, so when BBC Radio Shropshire invited me along to give my views on situations were people may be hurt as a result of slipping on icy surfaces, I was delighted to accept.First... read more

Asbestos Claims Grow

By Dawn Humphries in Personal Injury on Friday 9 October 2009 @ 09:25

Over recent years there has been a huge growth in asbestos claims following the widespread exposure to asbestos during the 1950’s and 1960’s.  Many people, who have been exposed to asbestos early in their working life, are only just recognising symptoms.  According to the Health and... read more

Nearly £3 million in damages were paid to children hurt in accidents and scrapes at school during 2008.  While there isn’t a doubt that most of these claims were legitimate it makes me wonder how many of these claims weren’t.  At least it helps me understand why conkers are banned from... read more

Accidents Abroad

By Christine Mould in Personal Injury on Thursday 25 June 2009 @ 11:01

Gayle Kinsey, personal injury solicitor with local law firm Lanyon Bowdler gives some useful advice for those of you about to take that well earned break abroad.    Gayle says; “with cheaper flights and great deals on all-inclusive holidays, together with the ease at which we travel... read more

Crash for Cash Accidents

By Christine Mould in Criminal Law on Wednesday 3 June 2009 @ 10:03

The number of deliberately set up ‘crash for cash accidents’ is on the increase.  ‘Induced accidents’ – whereby the driver deliberately causes a crash so as to profit from bogus insurance claims – are becoming a serious national problem.These ‘crash for cash accidents’ are being carried out... read more