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Interview with Paul McMullan, our newly-appointed head of Employers’ and Public Liability
We are delighted to announce that long-standing member of the team, Paul McMullan, has recently been appointed head of our employers’ and Public Liability department. We sat down with Paul and ask him a few questions about his time within the company. When did you join Oakwood Solicitors? “I joined Oakwood Solicitors…
Find out moreStaff Spotlight – Paul McMullan
In our Staff Spotlight series, we take a look at key members of our team and find out about their area of expertise. Today we meet Paul McMullan, one of our senior Personal Injury Paralegals. Paul has taken the time to answer some commonly-asked questions regarding personal injury during military service, including how long…
Find out moreBonfire Night 2024: Laws you need to be aware of
Bonfire night is typically an enjoyable event for all the family to get together as the sky is lit up with beautiful colours. But to keep the public safe and to prevent a nuisance in the neighbourhood, there are several rules and regulations in place. Fireworks are a class of low-explosive pyrotechnic devices used…
Find out moreCompany fined after residents put at risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease
A company has been fined after vulnerable residents were put at risk of contracting Legionnaires’ disease at a sheltered housing accommodation in Birkenhead. The deadly bacteria was detected at Vincent Naughton Court after samples of its water systems in the communal areas and flats were taken in July and August 2018. With…
Find out moreMoD admits it ‘did not do enough’ after soldier dies during training exercise
The Ministry of Defence has been handed a sanction by the Health and Safety Executive after a reservist died during a training exercise in North Yorkshire. Staff Sergeant John McKelvie, 51, died in hospital after the Jackal he was driving rolled down a hill and overturned during an off-roading exercise at Catterick Training Area…
Find out moreCompany fined £40,000 after explosion at factory
A chemical factory has been fined following an explosion at its factory in the Scottish Borders. The blast at Rathburn Chemicals in Walkerburn on 10 January 2020 resulted in a laboratory, which was part of the factory, being demolished. According to the Health and Safety Executive, it was likely caused by excessive…
Find out moreCompanies fined after ‘fantastic father’ crushed to death at work
Two companies have been fined after a father-of-three was crushed to death by a machine at work. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found the incident was entirely avoidable and Russell Hartley, 48 would still be alive had this work been planned, managed and monitored to a sufficient standard. Mr. Hartley,…
Find out moreArmed Forces Day – How we can help with Military Injuries
Armed Forces Day is here to pay tribute to the service men and women who go above and beyond to protect our country. The annual event is held on the last Saturday of June every year, to celebrate all that troops do, as they put their lives at risk every day to ensure the…
Find out moreMan sues British Airways for £5,000,000 after slipping on puddle of Baileys
A man is suing British Airways after he slipped on a puddle of Baileys Irish Cream liquor whilst running to catch his flight. Andreas Wuchner claims he was travelling from London Heathrow to Zurich when the spilt alcohol caused him to slip and fall. Although it is unclear how the alcohol ended up on the floor,…
Find out morePret fined £800,000 after employee trapped in freezer
Coffee and sandwich shop giant, Pret-A-Manger, has received a hefty £800,000 fine after one of its employees developed pneumonia after they became trapped in a freezer for two hours. In an effort to keep warm, the staff member had attempted to break up cardboard croissant boxes to cover the vent blowing out freezing cold…
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