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10 Celebrity Tinnitus Sufferers

Tinnitus – a permanent whistling or ringing in the ears – isn’t restricted to machinists, construction workers, and highway maintenance people – many a public figure suffers (silently or not) from this often life-affecting condition.   1) Steve Martin Steve Martin – full name Stephen Glenn Martin – is an American actor who has starred…

Domestic Abuse Legislation Falls. Again.

On 12th September 2019, Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted: “Domestic abuse shatters lives & tears families apart. We are fully committed to tackling this horrific crime.”[i] Nearly two months on, the Domestic Abuse Bill is set to be dropped for a second time when Parliament dissolves this week. Initially, the bill was effectively dropped when…

Places, Products and Professions Which Can Lead to Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos is a term for a group of minerals made up of microscopic fibres. Asbestos exposure may result in breathing fibres in, which can cause some serious damage to your lungs in the short and long term. The intake of these fibres could also lead to a form of lung cancer called Mesothelioma.   Asbestos…

Firefighters being exposed to harmful chemicals resulting in various types of cancer

For the first time, a high rate of cancer among colleagues has been acknowledged by the UK’s chief fire officer.   Recent scientific research suggests that firefighters are at a high risk of getting cancer because of the contaminated clothing and equipment they use. The Fire Brigades Union has called for more protection from the…

Mesothelioma Claims – Don’t Delay Legal Action

Mesothelioma is a terminal form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos dust, which is acquired during a patient’s working life in many different environments and forms.   Those diagnosed with the condition are often given a short life expectancy and often deteriorate rapidly. The main symptoms of Mesothelioma to be aware of are:…

Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV) Machine Workers – Industrial Disease Claims

Over recent years, many domestic healthcare workers in the health sector have been required to use hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV) machines, such as Deprox vaporisation systems, to bio-decontaminate hospital rooms and wards. The solutions emitted by these machines contain toxic hydrogen peroxide and silver nitrate. - Oakwood Solicitors Ltd

Hearing Loss and Tinnitus claims procedure

Tinnitus and hearing loss can be as a result of working in loud environments. Is it possible to recover damages if this link can be proven. Tinnitus Claims. - Oakwood Solicitors Ltd

So This Is Christmas And They Have No-one

Article. Attributed to excessive consumption of alcohol and the added financial pressure, the amount of domestic abuse cases surge over Christmas.

Repetitive Strain Injury News (RSI)

RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) is caused by mechanical irritation which upsets the body’s highly-tuned natural balance. Read article:

Natasha Hardy Features In PI Magazine ‘PI Focus’

Take a look and see how one of our Industrial Disease solicitors, Natasha, won an impossible case getting her case featured in PI magazine 'PI Focus'.