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Looking Back – National Brain Injury Awareness Month

ARTICLE BY BEVERLEY BARKER The year is moving past, but sometimes it is worth reflecting back a little. March was National Brain Injury Awareness Month. Let’s face it, none of us can function properly without a working brain! Here at Oakwood Solicitors, we believe in working within the community to strengthen our links and attempt…

Dog Attack – Case Study

The Claimant, a young woman, was invited to the residential property and was expected by the owner.   Although the Claimant had not visited the property before, she was aware that there was a large breed of dog at the property.     She did not know any further information about the dog. The Claimant…

Accidents on Board an Aircraft – Who’s to Blame?

Over recent years, the number of passengers boarding aircraft has increased dramatically. This vast increase of passengers inevitably leads to an increase in the occurrence of onboard incidents involving staff or other paying passengers.   According to one estimate, approximately 4,500 passengers are injured each year from falling baggage. Another common cause of injury is…

London Scaffolding Collapse

When recent news broke of the scaffolding collapse in London outside a prominent hospital, I’m sure there were a number of relieved patients and passers-by who felt lucky to have avoided serious injury.

Personal Injury Claims News

When making a claim for Personal Injury, it is important for the claimant to make sure that they are certain of the facts and figures.

Angle Grinder Injury – EL/PL Case Study

A client who suffered angle grinder injuries to his mouth and lost a tooth required ongoing future treatment as a result of an accident at work.

Learning from Michael Schumacher’s Tragic Accident

When Michael Schumacher suffered a serious accident whilst skiing in 2015, many were shocked that such an incident caused him such harm.

Client Case Study – Employment Ligitation

Our client was injured whilst working as a Sales Assistant in a footwear store. She could not work for a month and had difficulties with her sleep.

The Agricultural Industry – Britain’s Most Dangerous Jobs

The Agricultural Industry has produced figures for non-fatal injuries at work which are double the majority of any other industry combined.

Public Liability – Case Study

In most circumstances, claims involving a slip on snow and/or ice are difficult to prove. Public Liability Icy Surfaces case.