James McNally, Author at SB Claims

Our specialist dog bite team win multiple claims

Our specialist dog bite compensation team have been busy recently making claims on behalf of people who have been subjected to dog attacks. Here are a couple of success stories.

Compensation awarded in dog attack claim that had been previously rejected by two solicitors

For a free assessment of your No Win No Fee dog attack claim, call our legal helpline on 0333 888 0408 or email us at info@sleeblackwell.co.uk

Teacher convicted for historic child sex abuse

Father of 3, Mervyn Rush, 68, has been sent to prison for 14 years for abusing boys as young as nine at a North Norfolk school.

What is a damages based agreement?

On the same day that the Government’s new changes to the benefits system came into effect (1st April 2013) new laws also came into force that change the way personal injury claims will now be dealt with.

Johnson & Johnson pinnacle MoM hip replacement claims

Two years ago healthcare conglomerate, Johnson & Johnson had to recall its metal-on-metal (MoM) ASR hip replacement devices. An estimated 37,000 patients in the US were fitted with the ASR implant and it cost the company $3 billion compensation bill to settle the resulting 3,000 lawsuits against them. According to a report by Reuters, this was the most expensive medical device failure in American history.

Recent developments on mediation in personal injury claims

In April 2012 the Master of the Rolls, Lord Neuberger, announced that he would be endorsing a new pilot scheme within the Court of Appeal Mediation Service. The scheme would see the automatic referral of appeals to mediation for any personal injury or contractual claim worth less than £100,000 with judges open to recommend mediation for claims of any value if they feel it would be of benefit.

Should cyclists wear a helmet?

Wearing a cycle helmet isn’t compulsory. It isn’t a criminal offence to cycle without one and there are no criminal penalties if you chose not to do so. However, a recent Court decision shows that there could be other legal consequences which impact heavily upon any cyclist who suffers a head injury and has chosen not to wear one.

Mobility scooter accidents

The last few years have seen a sharp rise in the number of mobility scooters on our pavements and in our shopping centres. Given the ageing population and cheaper scooters currently being developed, these numbers look set to increase as do the number of mobility scooter accidents.

“You have a claim” text messages to be investigated by Ministry of Justice

In recent months a number of clients have expressed concern about unsolicited text messages they have received from personal injury claims management firms offering to deal with their accident claim.

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