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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.

Public Liability – Case Study

The Claimant was walking along a public highway, passed a multi-story building when suddenly she was struck on the shoulder by a piece of concrete. Public Liability Case.

Famous DJ is Awarded Nearly £10 Million in Damages

Paul Van Dyk, (real name is Matthias Paul) is one of the most famous and successful DJs in the world. He has been proudly given the title of the ‘World’s Best DJ’ not once, but twice.   In 2016, DJ Paul Van Dyk sustained significant injuries after he fell 33 feet through a concealed gap…

Are you looking for no win no fee representation following an accident at work or in a public place?

Mrs. S was out in a restaurant when her accident happened. Mrs. S was sat at the table in the restaurant when a waitress spilled boiling water all over the table that then spilled onto Mrs. S. Mrs. S suffered serious scalds as a result of the waitress dropping the boiling water. Oakwood Solicitors were…

Mrs P suffered an accident; she came to Oakwood Solicitors for claim advice in Manchester.

Mrs P had been out on a shopping trip, when suddenly the shelving unit above her collapsed and fell on her hand.   Mrs P has suffered an accident whilst shopping in a large store. Her hand suffered soft tissue damage and bruising. Hand injuries such as this can mean that the victim is incapacitated…

Mr T from the Wirral claimed for an accident at work with Oakwood Claims for accidents in the work place are dealt with expertly by our Manchester Team who are very experienced in this field.

Your employer has a duty to protect you and tell you about health and safety issues that affect you. They also have a legal obligation to report certain accidents and incidents and to pay you sick pay if you are entitled to it.   Your employer has to carry out a risk assessment and do…