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High Court Ruling allows 3,000+ Military claims to be made on a single form

Thanks to a new High Court ruling, it is now possible for 3,000 or more ex-military service personnel to submit a claim against the Ministry of Defence on one single form.   Mr. Justice Andrew Baker and Lord Justice Dingemans upheld an Abbott v MoD appeal, stating that a single group claim was permissible subject…

Trips and Slips – Accidents at Work

Most of us spend a lot of any given week in the workplace, so it is important that your working environment is a safe one.   Unfortunately, accidents happen. Therefore, it is essential to determine whether the accident was was individual error, or if the employer was responsible because the workspace wasn’t up to safety…

Noise Induced Hearing Loss – What is NIHL?

What is NIHL, or Noise Induced Hearing Loss? Our team answers three of the most common questions about Noise induced Hearing Loss, its symptoms, and whether your employer could be responsible in the event of a legal claim.   What is Noise Induced Hearing Loss, or NIHL? Noise Induced Hearing Loss (often shortened to NIHL)…

Eye Injury claim – Case study: Welder awarded £14,500

Oakwood Solicitors has successfully claimed £14,500 for a client who sustained a permanent eye injury while at work.   The Claimant, aged 20 at the time, was instructed to cut a piece of metal with a grinder. On the day of the incident, the Claimant was wearing safety goggles but unfortunately they were not suitable…

Smiles Better Dentistry – BBC fake Google reviews report

In a continuation of the story we reported on yesterday, the BBC has looked into Smiles Better Dentistry in Manchester.   The company has been investigated for fake reviews that have been placed on Google. The BBC investigation has found that a number of reviews left on the website were to be considered fake. This…

Fake Google clinic reviews – BBC report

There has been a warning over medical clinics using fake Google Reviews, according to a recent BBC report.   This has been highlighted as a ‘significant and persistent problem’ and has appeared in a number of companies reviewed. The BBC has reported that it investigated an Ipswich clinic and noted that there was a 4.9-star…

Vibration Injury Guide – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

‘Vibration Injury’ can sound rather vague, so here we will be focusing on one of the most common vibration injuries – Carpal tunnel Syndrome (CTS)   Read on to learn more about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), as well as symptoms and how it is diagnosed.     What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,…

Package holidays and skin cancer figures

In July 2023, multiple news sources reported that cases of skin cancer within the UK have risen substantially within recent years.   Cancer Research has stated that 17,500 people within the UK have been diagnosed with melanoma each year. This has been linked to the cheap package holidays provided by many airlines, which have become much…

Quickie divorces and Wills – UK competition Watchdog investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is set to examine and investigate claims made by online legal services offering quickie divorces and Wills, the BBC has reported.   it is also claimed that some vulnerable clients had contacted such companies after being pressured into signing themselves up for Will-writing services. This is an increasing trend…