Can A Festive Drink Be Safe When Driving?
The UK Government has launched its new THINK! campaign this month to target those who still think that it’s okay to have a few drinks then sit behind the wheel of a car. The associated research shows that a small number (just 1 in 10) of us would take the risk of driving after having…
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Drink Driving over the Festive Period
Drink driving ruins lives. Familiarise yourself on the amount of units of alcohol you can drink, before you are over the limit. Enjoy the festive holidays!
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Oakwood Solicitors Appoints New Head of Industrial Diseases
Oakwood Solicitors announced today that Nicola Smith has joined the firm to further develop their growing Industrial Disease Department. Nicola comes to the firm with a wealth of experience within the Industry, having spent the past 18 years within various law firms setting up, managing and growing Industrial Disease departments. Joining the firm at this…
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Oakwood Solicitors Launch Major Rebrand
Leeds based Oakwood Solicitors, one of Yorkshires leading law firms, has undergone a total brand review following a sustained period of growth for the business and, as of today, will see the company implement a new visual identity to support its future plans, evolution and growth. Commenting on the rebrand, Andrew Scaife (Marketing Manager) said,…
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Hit and Run Accidents on the Rise
Just imagine this for a moment … there are an estimated 350,000 hit and run accidents in the UK each year, in the last 12 months 27,000 people were seriously injured, and 180 people died from a hit and run. It’s worth remembering that these are recorded incidents, so the true figure is likely to be…
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How car drivers can avoid a motorcycle accident
It’s a stark fact but according to the Department of Transport figures motorcyclists account for just 1% of total road traffic in the UK, but account for a massive 19% of all road user deaths. Their research continues to show that motorcyclists are roughly 38 times more likely to be killed in a road…
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What Are My Legal Rights If I Am Injured Shopping On Black Friday?
I think we all remember the scenes from last years Black Friday sales scuffles as consumers rushed to get the bargain of a lifetime. The police were called to several incidents as retailers opened their door to utter mayhem and near riots. And there were some serious incidents – one woman from Manchester was seriously…
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No compensation for British Volkswagen car owners over emissions scandal
VW have announced that it is planning to refuse to pay British drivers compensation over emissions rigging scandal BUT is due to compensate US drivers. Consumer groups in the UK have criticised a decision by Volkswagen to not compensate the British owners of cars involved in the emissions rigging scandal. In an amazing admission,…
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Do we need a day dedicated to the Elimination of Violence Against Women?
On November 25th, the UN is again raising awareness globally of rape, abuse and slavery towards women, but is this day really needed? Does the threat to women really exist in such big enough numbers to warrant this attention? Let’s take a look at the facts – a third of women and girls globally experience…
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