March 15th, 2010
Pyers recently r
epresented a claimant who was employed in a children’s nursery. She suffered an accident whilst required to use a ladder in order to gain access to reset a defective electrical consumer unit. The ladder slipped and the claimant fell some distance suffering multiple minor injuries.
Liability and the value of the personal injury claim were both disputed by the employer’s insurers who maintained that the claimant was the author of her own misfortune.
We successfully argued breaches of Health and Safety regulations and the claimant received compensation of £5,400.
Tags: Breaches, Claimant, Health And Safety, Ladder Fall, Minor Injuries, Misfortune, Personal Injury Claim, Safety Regulations, Wins, Woman
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October 5th, 2009
The parents of a man who died when a van knocked him off his bike have launched legal action against the driver of the vehicle.
Anthony Maynard, 25, was killed near South Oxfordshire in July 2008 when the van being driven by Michael Large collided with his bicycle, Get Reading reports.
He died instantly and his parents David and Susan believe Mr Large was responsible for the accident because he was driving negligently.
"I am very disappointed [that] after 13 months neither the motorist nor his insurers have admitted liability. It is now therefore necessary to issue civil proceedings," Mr Maynard senior remarked.
If it can be proved that Mr Large made an error that led to the crash, the victim’s parents will receive a compensation payout for their loss.
Last month, an unnamed cyclist was awarded £5,000 in compensation after being knocked off his bike. He suffered minor injuries and post-traumatic stress following the incident.
Tags: Action Man, Bicycle, Civil Proceedings, Crash, Driven, Launch, Maynard, Minor Injuries, Parents, Post Traumatic Stress, Reading Reports, South Oxfordshire
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September 29th, 2009
A bus driver who suffered terrible injuries in a head-on collision between his bus and a van has been awarded a compensation payout.
James Morton, 60, was driving in Seaton Burn, Northumberland when the accident occurred in April 2007, the Evening Chronicle reports.
The van came towards the bus on the wrong side of the road, leaving Mr Morton with nowhere to go. In the resulting crash, his left leg was shattered below the knee and he narrowly avoided having to have it amputated.
The victim lost his job because he was unable to drive and can still only walk short distances with the assistance of a walking stick.
His passengers sustained minor injuries.
Mr Morton took legal action against the driver of the van and the responsible party’s insurers have now agreed to a £250,000 payout.
"You can’t put a price on an injury like that, but it’s some consolation. I was planning to work until I was 65, but that’s been cut short," the victim said.
Anyone who is injured in a road accident that is not their fault may be eligible for compensation and should seek legal advice.
Tags: Bus Driver, Consolation, Crash, Distances, Head On Collision, James Morton, Job, Left Leg, Legal Advice, Minor Injuries, Northumberland, Responsible Party, Road Accident, Seaton Burn, Walking Stick, Wrong Side Of The Road
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September 18th, 2009
British people who are involved in car accidents should seek legal advice after a car accident, the Law Society has advised.
Its comments come after it emerged that some insurance firms in Northern Ireland are contacting the innocent parties directly after crashes and offering to resolve the case without getting solicitors involved, BBC News reports.
Alison Donnelly, spokesperson for the Consumer Council, warned this could mean that people involved in accidents are not getting the compensation they deserve.
"Any insurance company that actively discourages consumers from getting this advice is behaving unfairly and should be stopped," she added, pointing out that those involved in crashes are likely to still feel shaken and vulnerable, plus they may not be confident enough to insist on their rights.
Figures from the Department for Transport show that 26,034 people were seriously injured on Britain’s roads last year, while there were also 202,333 minor injuries.
Anyone hurt in a road accident that was not their fault should seek the advice of a solicitor within three years of the accident in order to see if they are eligible to make a compensation claim.
Tags: Alison, Bbc, British People, Britons, Car Accident, Car Accidents, Compensation Claim, Crashes, Donnelly, Innocent Parties, Insurance Company, Insurance Firms, Legal Advice, Minor Injuries, News Reports, Northern Ireland, Road Accident, Solicitor, Solicitors, Spokesperson
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August 12th, 2009
A man who narrowly escaped death on a construction site is to receive compensation after a judge ruled that his employers were responsible.
Chris Costelloe had been standing in a skip full of concrete, giving directions as it was delivered in September 2005, the Irish Herald reports.
However, while he was radioing to colleagues, the cable snapped and the skip fell 40 feet to the ground, taking the victim with it.
Mr Costelloe was taken to hospital, but was found to have suffered only minor injuries.
However, he took legal action against Castlepark Construction and Stafford Tower Cranes for their negligence, claiming that the injuries he did sustain to his hands had prevented him from carrying out everyday tasks and playing in his brass band.
Mr Justice Matthew Deery this week ruled that Mr Costelloe should be paid £17,167 in compensation for the suffering he was caused.
"I am satisfied he is a genuine witness whose life has been very disrupted over the last four years," he remarked.
Employers are required by law to protect their workforce under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and should avoid designating tasks high above ground where possible. If it is unavoidable, they should take appropriate measures to prevent falls.
Tags: Brass Band, Colleagues, Concrete, Construction Site, Costelloe, Everyday Tasks, Feet, Irish Herald, Measures, Minor Injuries, Mr Justice, Negligence, Suffering, Tower Cranes, Witness, Workforce
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