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There has been a worrying new development in the murky world of the claims companies...

A recent and well publicised case involving a young man who was dragged through a poorly guarded processing machine has shone a light on the importance of health and safety in the work place and the need for employers to take their duties very seriously. Failure to do so could cost employers great deal of money and result in an audience with the Crown Court for sentencing.

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.

As a lawyer I often find myself trying to explain quirks in the law to clients that seem to defy common sense. Defending the indefensible is never an easy task and sometimes we have no alternative but to agree with Charles Dickens’ Mr Bumble that the law is an ass.

Having been a specialist injury solicitor for over 25 years, I am used to hearing the following phrases...

A CRU Certificate is a document issued by the Department of Work and Pensions Compensation Recovery Unit and shows the amount of recoverable benefit if any, which applies to your accident claim.

The Scout Association has acknowledged a dramatic rise in claims for abuse against the organisation which is thought to stem from publicity following the Jimmy Savile scandal.