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12 January 2012
Sofa protection spray danger - fresh concerns
There are fresh concerns about the use of spray protectors for furniture as reports in the legal and lay press identify Harveys Sofa Protector Spray as responsible for breathing difficulties, headaches, skin rashes and vomiting.
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23 December 2011
Sports injury claims - rugby club has duty of care
Sports injury claims are by their nature difficult to pursue. However, there are situations where a duty of care has been breached and a successful claim may be brought.
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21 December 2011
PIP Breast implant scare - women in France warned breast implant may be defective
Thousands of women in France are being warned that their breast implants could be defective and possibly cancerous...
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14 December 2011
"Teeth for dog attack postmen" - Victims of dog attacks
The postal workers union - the Communications Workers Union (the CWU) is launching an e-petition to change the law which deals victims of dog attacks.
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13 December 2011
Dog attack compensation claim - parents are responsible for children’s dog
Recent case confirms that parents are legally liable if a dog owned by one of their under 16 children attacks or injures a person.
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12 December 2011
Spinal injury victim awarded £2 million and periodical payments
The claimant brought an action for damages following spinal injuries sustained in a road traffic accident (RTA) in 2008.The claimant sustained serious spinal injuries and brought an action the defendant for negligent driving.
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12 December 2011
Laser eye surgery negligence
Over 100,000 people in the UK undergo corrective laser eye surgery each year. We are regularly approached by patients that have not been told about the risks or have had them explained in insufficient detail and gone on to suffer.
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12 December 2011
Polish worker electrocuted at Sudeley Castle - health and safety failure
£57,000 fine for the death of a Polish worker electrocuted at Sudeley Castle. Family receives £29,000 compensation.
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30 November 2011
Catholic church must accept vicarious liability for its priests
Landmark High Court ruling: the Roman Catholic Church must take legal responsibility for the actions of its priests.
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21 November 2011
Moo… beware of mad cows!
Recent statistics confirm that attacks from animals such as aggressive cows caused 6 deaths in 2010 and left many suffering both mental and physical injuries.
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18 November 2011
Beauty treatment disasters – When treatments go wrong!
The beauty industry is thriving. With increasing demand for cheaper, quicker and more dramatic results, some therapies and beauty treatments are being poorly administered by untrained and unscrupulous individuals.
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06 July 2011
Can Fixodent cause brain damage?
Research into the link between Fixodent, the well known brand of denture adhesive and zinc poisoning continues...
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06 July 2011
Fridge freezer fires – are you at risk?
Investigation into fires caused by fridge freezers manufactured by BEKO continues.
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06 July 2011
More manufacturers recall unsafe household appliances
An increasing number of well-known brands are recalling defective appliances to avoid product liability compensation.
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08 March 2011
Falls from a height at work
Falls from height are the biggest cause of fatal and major injuries in the construction and maintenance industry. During the three year period up to the end of 2010, there were 132 fatalities in relation to falls from height - 85 in the construction industry alone.
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14 February 2011
Product Liability: Proctor & Gamble sued over Fixodent zinc poisoning
The pharmaceutical giant, Proctor & Gamble, are currently being sued over allegations that the zinc content of their denture adhesive product Fixodent could cause zinc poisoning, neuropathy and other debilitating injuries
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14 February 2011
Dangers of overseas medical treatment - Model dies after silicone buttock injection
The death of a model who had a silicone injection to enhance her buttocks has highlighted the dangers of seeking medical treatment overseas. In the case of Claudia Aderotimi Police have suggested that she may have been given industrial silicone rather than medical silicone.
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14 February 2011
Dangerous games - what is acceptable risk?
A number of recent personal injury claims in which the Courts are asked to consider the social benefit of sporting activities leisure activities against the level of risk entailed.
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11 February 2011
Safety concerns for workers at 2012 athletes' village
The Guardian recently reported that a leaked report compiled by the body responsible for delivering the 2012 Olympics has revealed serious concerns about health and safety at the athletes' village construction site.
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10 February 2011
Anne Diamond talks to Boyes Turner's experts about the importance of making a will
Julia Appleton and Caroline Wallis were guests on the Anne Diamond show on BBC Radio Berkshire on 7th Feb 2011 to discuss the importance of why people should make wills and the consequences of not having one.
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09 February 2011
Carbon monoxide death - Coroner calls for gas industry rethink
Boyes Turner’s personal injury lawyers represented Richard Haines in the inquest into the death of his wife Katie as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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08 February 2011
Toyota recalls thousands of cars due to potential fuel leaks
The Daily Mail recently reported that car manufacturer Toyota is recalling nearly 19,000 cars in the UK because of potential fuel leaks.
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08 February 2011
Pushchair Injury Claims - Silver Cross and Phil&Teds
The Independent recently reported that two pushchair manufacturers have issued safety alerts after their prams trapped the fingers of some children and adults who used them.
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25 January 2011
Work at Height Regulations 2005 – duties imposed on employer
In this recent case British Telecom was fined £300k following its "significant failing" which contributed to the death of one its engineers who died after falling from the top rung of the seven-foot stepladder while carrying out installation work.
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04 January 2011
Land of Leather "toxic sofa" victims win compensation
Just weeks before the Court of Appeal was due to hear the appeals of over 400 sofa dermatitis victims whose claims had been rejected by the High Court in March 2010, a settlement was reached with Zurich.
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20 December 2010
New RTA claims portal
A new streamlined claims processing system to deal with all new low value road traffic accidents was introduced in April 2010.
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21 September 2010
Product Recall Risk - recalled products have quadrupled
The European Commission has reported that the number of products notified to the EU Recall Registration System (RAPEX) has quadrupled from 468 in 2004 to 1993 in 2009 with consumers suffering from a range of personal injuries caused by faulty or unsuitable products - from chemical burns and electric shocks to choking and even strangulation.
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02 September 2010
Charges if dog bites anyone on your property - Payouts for dog attack victims
Dog owners could soon face criminal charges if their animals bite anyone in their own home, as ministers contemplate radical changes to the law.
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02 September 2010
Akita Dog Attack - Young girl scared to look in the mirror after savage attack
The Sun newspaper has reported that a traumatised schoolgirl who was mauled by an American Akita fighting dog has been left too scared to look in the mirror after the savage attack.
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02 September 2010
Dog attack - Girl of ten savaged by rottweilers
Rhianna Kidd suffered a broken jaw and horrific bites to her body when she was attacked by a pair of rottweilers as she cycled to her grandmother's home.
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08 August 2010
Inspirational - The Channel Challenge
Spinal cord injured James Wood is paralysed from the lower part of his chest down with no movement at all in his legs. He will be attempting to swim the 21 nautical miles between Dover and Cap Gris Nez the channel in September.
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03 August 2010
Foam baby mattresses could be causing severe allergic reactions
Boyes Turner’s personal injury lawyers are investigating a claim relating to a two week old baby who developed skin rashes and breathing problems possibly as a result of sleeping on a new Obaby foam mattress.
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28 July 2010
Paraplegic James Wood to swim Channel
39 year old paraplegic James Wood from Northampton who is hoping to become the first European with a fractured spine to swim across the English Channel.
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28 April 2010
Compensation agreement for sofa burn victims
Over 1000 victims of the toxic sofa litigation are to have their claims settled following an agreement by lawyers acting for customers and insurers for Argos, Homebase, Walmsley Furnishings, Land of Leather and some smaller companies following admissions of liability for the injuries.
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27 April 2010
Sweet factory fined £300k for tragic employee machine death
The UK's largest confectionery firm has been fined a total of £300k after an employee was crushed to death in one of its sweet-making machines.
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27 April 2010
Factory boss fined for safety breaches after worker falls through roof
A director of a manufacturing company has been fined for health and safety breaches after an employee fell through a roof at a site in Cradley Heath.
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27 April 2010
Engineering services firm is fined after worker fell from a height
A South Yorkshire engineering service company has been fined £1k after a worker crushed his vertebra and fractured two bones in his back when he fell almost four metres.
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27 April 2010
Sole trader fined £15k - employee broke his leg after 3 metre fall from roof
A sole trader who erects farms buildings has been fined £15k after his employee broke his leg when he fell three metres from the roof of an Aberdeenshire farm building.
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26 April 2010
High court orders compensation for hundreds after buying ‘toxic sofas’
The High Court has ruled that hundreds of customers who were injured and burned by "toxic sofas" manufactured in China are to share a payout totalling up to £20m. Argos, Land of Leather and Walmsleys have admitted liability.
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26 April 2010
Compensation pay-outs for victims of Toxic Sofa Syndrome
Argos and other retailers are paying out compensation of up to €50k to Irish customers who developed burn-like rashes and blisters from a chemical used to protect sofas during shipping and storage.
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26 April 2010
£20m pay-out for 'toxic sofa' chemical burn victims
A number of High Street chains have agreed to pay up to £20m to 2,000 people who received chemical burns from anti-fungal agents in sofas.
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07 April 2010
Accident at work - man's arm crushed by metal machinery
A worker at a Shropshire factory had to be airlifted to hospital after his arm became trapped between a lifting device and a roll of metal.
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28 March 2010
Head injury accident at work - Apprentice joiner injured in fall
Scotia Homes Ltd was fined after a 17-year-old apprentice joiner fell from the first floor of a house sustaining head injury.
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11 March 2010
Government consultation announced on dangerous dogs law
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn, has announced that there will be a consultation on whether current law on dangerous dogs properly protects the public and encourages responsible dog ownership.
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29 January 2010
More than just a bad hair day...
The BBC “One Show” television programme on 27 January 2010 highlighted the problems which can arise on a visit to the hairdresser.
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15 January 2010
Damaging Review of Civil Litigation Costs
Lord Justice Jackson's recommendations about legal costs in his report published yesterday attack, as predicted, the soft target of personal injury claimants.
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08 January 2010
Snow & ice - adverse weather condition claims
Bad weather conditions across the UK have caused widespread disruption.
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24 November 2009
Boyes Turner continues to represent sofa burn victims
Boyes Turner solicitors in Reading continues to deal with hundreds of cases on behalf of injured sofa burn victims.
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08 October 2009
Farmer trampled by cows - Animal attack injury
Farmer injured after he was trampled by cattle.
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28 September 2009
Compensation for e-coli outbreak at Godstone Farm
The number of cases arising from the E-coli outbreak at Godstone Farm in Surrey has risen to 64. Those infected may have a claim for compensation against the owners of the farm.
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21 September 2009
Accidents on holiday - compensation claims
Whilst thousands of holidaymakers enjoyed a relaxing break abroad this summer, there were also a number of tragedies following accidents abroad - many involving children or young adults.
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21 September 2009
Fatal cattle and animal attacks
This article comes in the wake of a fourth fatal trampling incident involving charging cows this year and a widely reported injury to former Home Secretary David Blunkett, when he broke his rib after a trampling incident when walking his dog in June.
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17 June 2009
8 injured as Council van hits bus queue - Road traffic accident
Serious road traffic accident in Reading, Berkshire. Specialist personal injury lawyer Kim Smerdon comments.
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17 June 2009
Spinal injuries sustained after Council van hits bus queue
Pedestrians injured in serious road traffic accident.
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22 January 2009
Compensation for skiing accidents
Have you been involved in a skiing accident?
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21 October 2008
Compensation for victims of motorway coach crashes
Our personal injury lawyers have advised on many high profile coach accidents. Speak to our accident lawyers and they may be able to help you make a claim.
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25 September 2008
Compensation for people with skin rashes caused by leather furniture
The Daily papers are currently running adverts to alert people about skin rashes caused by leather furniture. Boyes Turner is acting for a significant number of people who have been affected. If you have purchased leather furniture in the last three years and have had any symptoms such as a rash or breathing problems you should contact us immediately on 0800 884 0719.
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12 June 2008
Sofa burns - Group litigation order approved
Boyes Turner are acting for a significant number of those who have suffered rashes, skin allergies, burns, respiratory problems and other side effects.
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04 June 2008
Sofa dermatitis claim - First 'fatal claim' for Argos toxic sofas
The Sun reported on 5 June that Elizabeth McLaughlin, a mother of three, died from a severe reaction to a toxic Chinese sofa purchsed from Argos.
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27 May 2008
Sofa dermatitis claim - Poisoned settee did this to baby
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20 May 2008
Boy brain-damaged after accident on bouncy castle - £1 million in compensation
Sam Harris now 13 was left brain damaged following an accident on a bouncy castle at a childrens party when he was 11.
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13 May 2008
Watchdog alerts to sofa claims
The BBC 1 Programme "Watchdog" aired on 12 May 2008 reported that allergic reactions to leather furniture purchased from Argos and other retail outlets appears to be as a result of contact with di-methyl fumarate (DMF) which was used on the furniture as an anti moulding agent.
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03 March 2008
Foreign accident compensation - cross border Road Traffic Accident (RTA) claim
A recent ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has confirmed that injured motorists are entitled to bring an action directly against the responsible person's insurer before the courts in the place where the injured party is living.
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05 February 2008
Ski accidents - Take swift legal advice
If you, like many others, are looking forward to this years' ski season you are no doubt aware that whilst fun in the snow is now part and parcel of half term and Easter holidays there can sometimes be unfortunate accidents which can leave you and your family with more than just after dinner stories of off piste skiing.
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05 February 2008
Accidents at work - Warehouse accident at local firm
Oxford Crown Court - 21 January 2008
An Oxfordshire firm was recently ordered to pay more than £90,000 following an accident which left one of its employees paralysed and living in a nursing home.
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21 January 2008
Impact of Court of Appeal judgement on compensation claims
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03 January 2008
Product liability claims - How safe are your Christmas toys?
Our specialist personal injury lawyers have dealt with a wide range of compensation claims against retailers and manufacturers following injury as a result of a defective product.
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03 January 2008
Animal attack compensation - Dangerous dogs
If you or any member of your family is attacked by a dog or any other animal you may be entitled to compensation.
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17 September 2007
Product liability claim - Argos, Homebase, Land of Leather and SCS Sofas and reclining chairs
Have you been suffering skin irritation after purchasing leather or leather effect furniture?
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27 November 2006
£70k compensation for firework accident
Successful personal injury claim for man who was struck in the face by a stray firework.
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27 November 2006
£60k compensation for boating accident claim
Our specialist personal injury lawyers make successful accident claim.
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21 November 2006
£600k compensation for cyclist knocked down by motor vehicle
Fatal injury compensation claim - cyclist killed by motor vehicle.
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21 November 2006
£1 million awarded in compensation for road traffic accident claim
Lawyers make successful personal injury claim for man who suffered severe brain injury and optic nerve damage in car accident.
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21 November 2006
£850k awarded in compensation for fatal moped accident
Man lost control of moped due to appalling road conditions. Lawyers make successful personal injury claim for fatal moped accident.
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