Interview with Paul McMullan, our newly-appointed Head of Employers’ and Public Liability
We are delighted to announce that long-standing member of the team, Paul McMullan, has recently been appointed Head of our Employers’ and Public Liability department. We sat down with Paul and ask him a few questions about his time within the company. When did you join Oakwood Solicitors? “I joined Oakwood Solicitors…
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Raynaud’s Awareness Month 2025
February is Raynaud’s Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of Raynaud’s disease, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s also an opportunity to highlight the importance of understanding the condition’s impact and, for those affected by work-related factors, the possibility of making an industrial disease claim. At Oakwood Solicitors…
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MoD launches investigation into aircrew cancers following helicopter allegations
The government has launched an investigation into the number of military personnel diagnosed with cancer, following claims that some helicopters exposed aircrew to toxic fumes. At least six cases have already been settled out of court by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and numerous other service members and their families are believed to be…
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Teenage Soldier’s death linked to ‘Psychotic and possessive’ behaviour from supervisor, Inquest hears
An inquest into the death of Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck has revealed disturbing details about the intense and unwelcome behaviour she endured from her superior, Bombardier Ryan Mason, in the months leading up to her tragic death. Gunner Beck, 19, was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on 15 December 2021, with…
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New guidance for gas and air in hospitals
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published new guidance to help safeguard UK midwives from excessive exposure to nitrous oxide in a hospital environment. This new guidance is targeted towards those who are responsible for the safety of both staff and new mothers within maternity wards. Nitrous oxide, commonly referred to…
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Guide to Asbestosis
What is Asbestosis? What are the symptoms? What can we do to help? As Industrial Disease solicitors, we act for Claimants in relation to a number of different conditions, but one of the most serious conditions is Asbestosis. Often a diagnosis of Asbestosis can be slow to obtain, and other conditions can arise as…
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Child sexual abuse claims to have time limits removed
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that the three-year time limit for child sexual abuse victims to take action for compensation is to be removed in England and Wales. The MoJ has also said that laws will be refined, in order to “encourage” apologies from employers regarding conduct of current or former employees,…
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World Tinnitus Week: When can I make a claim?
World Tinnitus Week is here to educate the public about symptoms and to increase awareness of the condition. The annual campaign runs in February, to inform people of what to look out for, common causes and misconceptions, as it can be more than just ‘ringing in the ears’. Tinnitus is an invisible condition but…
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CICA claims for Ex-Army Personnel: A guide to compensation for victims of crime
Serving in the armed forces often exposes individuals to risks and dangers beyond the ordinary. While most service-related injuries are addressed through military compensation schemes, there are instances where ex-Army personnel might fall victim to violent crimes either during or after their service. In such cases, the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)…
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