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Workplace Accidents Abroad – It’s not just Britain!

Over the last few weeks, I have written articles on fatalities and the issues and risks employees face in the workplace. My last two articles dealt with a fatality in a greenhouse and on a building site.  This recent article on 24/7 Wall Street makes it clear that it is not just in this country…

Construction Worker Falls 30ft at Stoke-on-Trent’s Winter Wonderland Attraction

With Christmas fast approaching, we are all thinking about visiting various Christmas themed attractions, such as Winter Wonderland, Christmas German markets and so on. The creation of such attractions, however, comes with its own dangers. The Christmas Winter Wonderland in Stoke-on-Trent was due to open to the public on Thursday, November 14th at 4:30pm. However, during…

The Flaws of the CICA

The Flaws of the CICA (Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority) – Why the Review is Sorely Needed   £244,000 in compensation has been withheld from 103 victims of rape and sexual assault in the past two years by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). [i] In the past five years, 253 victims had payments cut due…

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…

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.

Criminal Injury Compensation Authority (CICA) – Progress Report

Since its inauguration in 1964, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) has paid out over £3BN in compensation. CICA Progress Report.

Importance of Independent Witness Evidence

It may not be the first thing on your mind after you have been involved in a road traffic accident which was not your fault but, if you are not seriously injured and are physically able, take the time to speak to nearby pedestrians or other road users who may have witnessed the accident.

A 35 year old woman from Warrington sought legal help from Oakwood to get her wrist facture compensation after a fall in a public place.

Ms P from Warrington in Cheshire slipped on a wet dance floor and fractured her wrist. This is a perfect example of how easily accidents can happen. Trip hazards can be reduced by some very simple routines and actions being put in place by the owner of the public place. Some of these might include:…

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…

Mr M was only 15 when he fell through a defective manhole cover; luckily the slip trip and fall compensation claim specialist solicitor at Oakwood in Leeds was able to pursue the case on behalf of Mr M.

Mr. M was in a public place when he had his accident; therefore he was entitled to make a public liability claim for compensation. Mr. M fell through a manhole cover to the depth of 4ft. This is a long way for someone to fall unexpectedly and Mr. M sustained some nasty injuries as a…