A group of MPs have accused the motor insurance industry of encouraging fraud and exaggeration in car accident claims, including false whiplash claims. This comes after AXA insurance called for MRI scans and X-rays to be used to diagnose whiplash for a compensation claim to be made. MPs on the Transport Select Committee said that […]
There have been calls for MRI scans and X-rays to diagnose whiplash injuries and reduce false whiplash claims. Melanie Lidstone-Land, expert personal injury lawyer at Swain & Co explains, “Whiplash is a soft tissue injury. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the injury, it would be difficult for MRI scans to show evidence of whiplash.” […]
In a recent survey carried out by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line, more than half of drivers polled admitted to not taking regular breaks whilst driving on long journeys. 55% of drivers did not follow guidance to take rest breaks every two hours on a long trip. Plus, 35% of drivers of the […]
A 39 year old man sustained serious neck injuries in an accident at work involving unguarded machinery. CRF (UK) Ltd, a Shropshire steel engineering company, has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for serious safety failings. The man, who has not been named, was working with a twin pillar drill when the […]
31 July 2013 heralds major changes in personal injury law which affect both client and lawyer. Swain & Co Solicitors LLP, despite these changes, remain committed to providing the highest level of service for all our existing and future personal injury claims clients. For that reason we believe it is important to advise clients of these changes […]
An 83-year old grandfather has been crushed to death by a runaway police van whilst enjoying an ice cream in a park. Donald Bennett was killed when a two-tone Ford Transit police van rolled down a slope and struck him whilst he sat on a wall in the sunshine in West Leeds Country Park on […]
A speeding driver who killed a 23 year old bride in a car accident to be has been sentenced to prison for 16 months. Luke Anderson, 23, lost control of his vehicle on a dangerous bend whilst travelling at speeds of up to 81 mph and killed Miss Seeley who was travelling in the opposite […]
A plumber from Lincolnshire has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for carrying out illegal gas work after a couple suffered serious burns following a major explosion at their home. Daniel George Hickling, trading at DGH Plumbing and Heating, was hired by the couple, who have asked not to be named, to […]
A Durham firm has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after an accident at work resulted in a 61 year old man suffering horrific injuries and having to have his arm amputated. John Wyatt from Northumberland, fell into dangerous machinery at an asphalt production plant when employed by Tynedale Roadstone Limited. He […]
Jamie Oliver’s restaurant in Portsmouth has been fined over personal injury caused to a woman who was served pasta contacting wheat when she was allergic to it. The restaurant was fined £8,500 after serving the pasta to Ms Kristy Richardson who suffers from Coeliac disease. Eating the pasta caused Ms Richardson to potentially miss out on a […]