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The personal injury claims team at Stephensons regularly write about related legal topics and breaking news, we welcome your comments on our posts. If you would like more information on our services, please don't hesitate to get in touch on 01616 966 229.

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Are prisoners and prison officers at high risk of asbestos related conditions?

Danielle Callaway
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Many of our UK prisons may be housing dangerous asbestos within them, which could result in prison employees/officers and prisoners being exposed to asbestos as and when the substance is disturbed. A survey in 2003 found asbestos present in all UK...

Will I have to go to court when making a personal injury claim?

Millie Wilde
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When pursuing a personal injury claim, one of the most common concerns that people have is whether they will need to go to court. For many, court can be quite a daunting idea. The thought of having to stand before a judge and be cross-examined by a...

Can I make a claim for an injury involving an e-scooter?

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According to new research by the Daily Mail , collisions involving electric scooters have trebled in the last three years. Between 2020 and 2023 29 people died in 4,515 e-scooter collisions. These collisions also caused 4,807 injuries with 1,402 of those...

Understanding the personal injury discount rate

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Claims for damages in personal injury cases in England and Wales are subject to the personal injury discount rate (PIDR). This key element for the calculation of compensation in personal injury cases is vital for ensuring fairness when assessing the...

Why does my personal injury solicitor need to see a copy of my medical records?

Pauline Smith
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Have you ever wondered why, when pursuing a claim for  personal injury compensation , your solicitor needs to see a copy of your medical records? In most personal injury claims, including some road traffic accident claims , it is necessary for...

Violence in the workplace - what are your rights?

Pauline Smith
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Some professions carry a risk that individual employees may be subjected to violence in the workplace. This is particularly true of those working for the police force and those providing security services. However, all employers have a legal duty to...

The Health and Safety Executive publish accident statistics for 2023/2024

Pauline Smith
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Annual workplace illness and injury statistics have once again been published by the Health & Safety Executive , and the figures are alarming. A shocking 138 people were killed in workplace accidents in this year, and once again, the largest...

Had an accident? Common mistakes that people make, and how to avoid them

Pauline Smith
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So, you’ve been injured in an accident, and don’t know what to do next. You want to make a claim, but what are the common mistakes that people make, and how can you help your solicitor to give yourself the best chance of recovering compensation?...

Staying safe at the Manchester Christmas Markets

Millie Wilde
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On 8 th November 2024, the Manchester Christmas Markets opened for another year of festivities. The Christmas Markets always come with large crowds and a busy atmosphere and it’s important to keep safety in mind as you enjoy everything the markets...

Mesothelioma Awareness Day

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September 26th marks Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about mesothelioma. It also encourages fundraising and showing support for those battling the rare cancer.  What is mesothelioma?  Mesothelioma is an...

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