[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Finger amputation at work claim settles for £10,000.00 The Claimant was involved in a work accident in the course of their employment at a poultry company in the UK. The accident at work happened as the Claimant was carrying a heavy bucket of hot water into a machine room. They had...
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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Introduction Losing a loved one in an accident is one of the most devastating experiences a person can go through. Not only are you dealing with immense grief, but you may also be faced with financial struggles and uncertainty about how to seek justice or compensation after such a tragedy....
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Law in the UK: All You Need to Know About Claims, Fees and More Understanding Personal Injury Claims in the UK What is a Personal Injury Claim? A personal injury claim is a legal process where an injured individual seeks compensation for any injuries, losses or damages caused by the negligence of another...
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Personal Injury Claims in Victory for Access to Justice In the recent case of Santiago v MIB, the Court of Appeal held that the cost of an interpreter for a Claimant who was successful at trial was recoverable from the Defendant. In that case, proceedings were issued by Mr Santiago, a Brazilian...
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Porter Wood Law has settled a compensation claim for our client involving a forklift truck. He fractured his ankle and remained in a cast for six weeks. Our client was working as a Warehouse Operative driving a forklift truck. He lost control of the truck (the cause which was disputed). As...
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It may seem as if the festive season has brought nothing but bad news for many, but we are delighted to report that our new firm, Porter Wood Law, has launched to serve the Preston region. Previously, personal injury firm PHC Law was facing administration, risking the loss of seven jobs....
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Personal injury can include any physical injury which has occurred in a public place, including during a road traffic accident....
Continue readingOne of our Preston injury lawyers recently completed a compensation claim for a whiplash injury caused by a road traffic accident. It's a common misconception that a person can't claim for whiplash anymore because of reforms occurring at the Ministry of Justice....
Continue readingA young woman received personl injury compensation when another driver suddely drove into her car, before dragging her out of the vehicle onto the floor and then proceeded to make off in her car, effectively stealing her property....
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