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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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I've been injured in an accident - what can I claim for?

Pauline Smith
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If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be wondering what you could be entitled to by way of compensation, if the person, company or organisation that you are suing agrees that they are at fault. Compensation...

Pedestrian killed whilst using designated crossing

Pauline Smith
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The Health and Safety Executive have published details about a tragic case where a pensioner lost her life as a result of being hit by a crossing. The pedestrian, Mrs Grace Mecaley, who was 74 was using a designated pedestrian crossing at Walthamstow...

How long will my personal injury claim take?

Millie Wilde
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“How long will my claim take?” is the most common, if not the first, question we receive from clients within the personal injury department at Stephensons. Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all answer. Every claim is unique and can take...

What is phantom limb pain and can it be treated?

Katie Plappert
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After the amputation of a limb there are undoubtedly many challenges to overcome. Recovery time will be needed following surgery, and it will take time to adjust to the significant change to your body. It is possible to feel pain in your limb or digit...

Silicosis in the workplace: who is at risk and what to do if you're affected

Danielle Callaway
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For many tradespeople, working with stone, quartz and other construction materials is all part of the job. But growing awareness of silicosis, a serious and irreversible lung disease caused by breathing in silica dust, has raised concerns about the...

Injured and self-employed: how compensation is assessed differently

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Compensation for personal injury claims is assessed differently for employed and self-employed individuals due to the unique nature of their income structures and financial arrangements. When you pursue a claim for personal injury, a schedule of loss is...

Had a severe allergic reaction in a restaurant - here's how to claim compensation

Pauline Smith
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Currently in the UK, there are around 2 million people diagnosed with food allergies, and this number is rising by about 5% every year.  Food allergies are incredibly serious and can, in worst case scenarios, be fatal. All businesses who handle food...

COPD and workplace exposure: what you need to prove in a claim

Danielle Callaway
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a serious, progressive lung condition that can have a life‑changing impact on individuals and their families. While smoking remains the leading cause, workplace exposure to dusts, fumes and gases is a...

In the summer time when the weather is high - does summer bring added risks of personal injury?

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Each season brings its risks, be it adverse weather, lighting and visibility or driving conditions. So what can we be more aware of during Summer? School’s out for summer Playgrounds, parks, farms, activity centres and other popular destinations...

Falls at work - what should your employer be doing?

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Every day, thousands of people across the UK carry out work at height. This can range from working on rooftops and scaffolding to working in warehouses at height. This week (18 th -22 nd May) is No Falls Week which is a campaign dedicated to promoting...

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