Claims
Twitter boast by hit and run driver alerts police
22nd May 2013
Police are investigated a claim that a woman knocked a cyclist off his bicycle on the strength of a bizarre tweet the driver herself made after the accident. The tweet, by... Read more
£1.37m compensation for inflatable ring accident
16th May 2013
A teenager who was told she might never walk again after an inflatable ring accident has been awarded £1.37million compensation. Rebecca Coles was in an inflatable ring being pulled by a... Read more
750 medically negligent events in NHS
16th May 2013
There have been 750 overtly negligent incidents in the NHS over the last 4 years according to a recent BBC investigation. Described as "never events" - events that should never happen... Read more
Pothole claims up but compensation down
8th May 2013
Motorists throughout Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK are all too familiar with the damage that potholes can cause to their cars. Few drivers who have to pay to... Read more
Compensation win for employee exposed to asbestos
29th April 2013
A 58-year-old man who was diagnosed with the terminal asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma in January 2011 has won his claim for compensation against two former employers. Lawrence Coles was first exposed to... Read more
Twice as many NI road deaths in 2013
25th April 2013
The number of deaths as a result of road traffic accidents in Northern Ireland in 2013 is currently double the amount over the same period in 2012. There have been 17... Read more
Accident that resulted in lost arm was preventable
18th April 2013
A work accident that resulted in an employee of a recycling company losing his arm has been described as "easily preventable" by a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector. In March... Read more
NI Health Dept paid £116m in negligence compensation
17th April 2013
The Northern Ireland Department of Health has paid out negligence compensation totalling £116million over the last five years according to a new report by Stormont's Public Accounts Committee. The report raises... Read more
Man who called 999 sued by policewoman
4th April 2013
A petrol station owner in Norfolk who thought his premises was being burgled call 999, which he was to later regret when he received a solicitors letter advising he was... Read more
Gov to tackle young driver accident rates
26th March 2013
A meeting between transport ministers and representatives of the insurance industry took place yesterday, with the express purpose of considering how to tackle the high rate of road traffic accidents... Read more
1 in 3 company cars involved in a road accident
25th March 2013
Road traffic accidents involving employees driving as part of their work are the biggest cause of accidental deaths in the 'workplace', and employers are being urged to do more to... Read more
Council pays £800k in work accident claims
14th March 2013
It has been revealed that East Sussex County Council has paid out £800,000 worth of compensation to employees over the last five years, including some rather bizarre injuries. Some of the... Read more
£10k fine for asbestos breach at Belfast hospital
11th March 2013
The Belfast Health Trust has been ordered to pay a fine of £10,000 in respect of three health and safety breaches at Belfast City hospital, involving improper management of asbestos... Read more
£116m negligence claims bill for NI health
5th March 2013
The Northern Ireland Department of Health has paid out medical negligence compensation totalling £116million over the last 5 years, according to a new report by the Comptroller and Auditor General... Read more
55 NI negligence claims ongoing for 15-27 yrs
5th March 2013
Families in Northern Ireland have been waiting for as long as 27 years to find out the result of their medical negligence cases. The large number of long-running clinical negligence cases... Read more
Belfast Trust pleads guilty to asbestos charges
22nd February 2013
The Belfast Trust has admitted that it failed to alert sub-contractors about the presence of asbestos at Belfast City Hospital before they began work, and also pleaded guilty to failing... Read more
Belfast dentist faces 46 counts of malpractice
19th February 2013
A dentist working at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital is facing 46 counts of malpractice in a London hearing, including claims that he misdiagnosed 15 patients who it was later discovered... Read more
Compensation for dental patient left brain damaged
14th February 2013
An unnamed man has been awarded £1million dental negligence compensation after his heart stopped beating during a tooth extraction. The man, now aged 22, was 6 years old when he went... Read more
Claim spinal condition confused with back pain
21st January 2013
A woman has lodged a claim for medical compensation as she believes that doctors negligently confused a serious spinal injury that she was suffering from with back pain. In May 2011... Read more
Survey reveals bad driving in icy conditions
15th January 2013
A new survey has revealed the bad driving habits in winter conditions that result in so many road traffic accidents at this time of the year. Released by road safety charity... Read more
NI road traffic accident deaths at record low
4th January 2013
There were 48 fatalities as a result of road traffic accidents in Northern Ireland in 2012 - the lowest number since records began, and a decrease of 11 from 2011. Commenting... Read more
Gardener loses lawn-mowing compensation claim
24th December 2012
A man has lost his bid for compensation for noise induced deafness, which he claims resulted from years of using lawnmowers, chainsaws and other noisy tools while working as a... Read more
NI thalidomide victims await compensation news
21st December 2012
The thalidomide drug prescribed for morning sickness proved to be the worst drug disaster in the world, with 10,000 babies born with disfigurements including missing or deformed arms and legs. The... Read more
Postman wins compensation after fall
18th December 2012
Postman Patrick Bitton, aged 65, has won a £3,600 compensation payout after he fell on a metal manhole while on his round on a wet day, fracturing his left ankle... Read more
£2.35m compensation for man left brain damaged
6th December 2012
A businessman who was left brain damaged and requiring round the clock care as a result of an error made in his medical treatment has been awarded £2.35million compensation as... Read more
NI firms fined over arm loss work accident
5th December 2012
Two Northern Ireland companies have been fined by Belfast Crown Court for breaches of health and safety regulations after a work accident involving a mixer resulted in an employee losing... Read more
Hospital trust botched 4 surgeries in 1 month
23rd November 2012
Action is being taken against a hospital trust that botched 4 surgeries in 1 month, including operating on the wrong patient, leaving instruments in two patients, and operating on the... Read more
£23m compensation for teenager in car crash
20th November 2012
Compensation totalling £23million is to be paid out to a teenager that was left paralysed after a road traffic accident that caused the death of her mother. The car crash occurred... Read more
Employee hospitalised on first day of job
5th November 2012
A 40 year old man was left unconscious in hospital for 2 weeks after a work accident on his first day of a new job. The man was working for Quick... Read more
Newtownabbey Council defends work accident rate
1st November 2012
The council for the Newtownabbey Borough of Northern Ireland has defended the high level of compensation paid to employees injured in work accidents. It was revealed that the council paid out... Read more
Ulster rugby fan wins fall compensation claim
24th October 2012
A Belfast man has been awarded £37,000 in compensation after a fall at Ravenhill Stadium that resulted in damaged ankle ligaments and chipped bone in his foot.Mr Rae, aged 41,... Read more
NI health negligence compensation to reach £250m
23rd October 2012
The Northern Ireland Department of Health has paid out compensation totalling £116million over the last five years in respect of clinical and social care negligence. There are also estimated to be... Read more
Compensation payout for carpenter with mesothelioma
19th October 2012
A carpenter who has been diagnosed with the terminal lung disease mesothelioma has won a large compensation payout from his council employers of 3 years. Michael Brandon worked for North Herts... Read more
£10m compensation pay-out for brain damaged man
16th October 2012
Stepping Hill Hospital is expected to pay out a total of £10million in medical negligence compensation to a man who was left brain damaged when his parents took him to... Read more
Councils pay over £100k in bullying compensation
11th October 2012
Local Councils throughout Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK paid out £109,000 to pupils injured by bullies at school last year. The total compensation was paid out to just... Read more
Company fined for worker asbestos exposure
11th October 2012
A business has been fined £28,000 and ordered to pay £22,631 in legal costs after sub-contractors were unwittingly exposed to asbestos. Reading University contracted Gardner Mechanical Services Ltd (GMS)to carry out... Read more
Northern Ireland company fined after work accident
28th September 2012
A Northern Ireland company has been given a fine of £8,000 after an accident at work that resulted in an employee having his arm amputated. Justin Guiney, aged 20, was carrying... Read more
NI campaign tackles road traffic accidents
19th September 2012
A new road safety campaign in Northern Ireland highlights that 95% of fatal crashes involve human error, and should not be called 'accidents'. The graphic television advertisement being used in the... Read more
Increase in complaints against NI doctors
18th September 2012
Complaints against doctors in Northern Ireland to the General Medical Council (GMC) rose by 20 per cent last year. There were 119 complaints in total made to the GMC about doctors... Read more
5 per cent of prescriptions incorrect
3rd September 2012
A new report by the General Medical Council suggests that 5 per cent of all drug prescriptions contain an error, such as the dosage prescribed, or the instructions for the... Read more
US dentist reused needles for 12 years
3rd September 2012
In one of the most alarming cases of professional negligence involving a dentist, Dr Stephen Stein is said to have reused dirty syringes and IV's on patients for 12 years,... Read more
Council claims include 'bad fitting uniform'
28th August 2012
A council in England paid out £5,500 compensation to an employee who suffered a spinal injury as a result of a 'poorly fitting uniform'. Details of compensation claims made against Northamptonshire... Read more
Cashier wins compensation after back injury
22nd August 2012
Mary Deller, aged 29, is said to be receiving £18,500 compensation from her employers after suffering a back injury while lifting bags of heavy coins. Ms Deller was employed by Natwest... Read more
Builder seeks compensation after sholder op
16th August 2012
Builder Neil Brunton, aged 39, is seeking medical negligence compensation of £100,000 after a poorly executed shoulder operation. A consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Queen's Hospital in Burton carried out corrective... Read more
Asbestos risk after Ballymena laundry fire
15th August 2012
Residents in the immediate vicinity of a disused laundry in Ballymena have been advised of an asbestos risk after a fire at the building On Tuesday afternoon. Thirty homes were evacuated... Read more
Widow sues for £250k asbestos compensation
15th August 2012
The widow of a man who died from asbestos related cancer after 39 years of exposure working as a shipwright and draughtsman is suing the Ministry of Defence for £250,000... Read more
Teacher loses welly boot throw compensation claim
13th August 2012
In follow up to our news story on 19th July, we can confirm that teacher Glennroy Blair-Ford has lost his accident compensation claim for £5m damages. Click here to read the... Read more
£5m compensation claim by welly throwing teacher
19th July 2012
A 45 year old teacher is claiming personal injury compensation of £5million after being left paralysed from the neck down during a pupil activity holiday. Glennroy Blair-Ford was invited to take... Read more
HSE to investigate work accident at NI firm
5th July 2012
The Health and Safety Executive have confirmed that they are investigating a work accident that occurred in Linwoods food company in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. A 29 year old male employee... Read more
The role of facebook in compensation claims cases
30th May 2012
A solicitors firm in Australia is advising its' clients that they could jeopardise their compensation claims by putting photos of themselves engaged in sport or other physical activity on Facebook... Read more
Compensation claim win after gym accident
13th April 2012
A woman who was thrown from her bicycle during a spin-cycle class has been successful in her claim for compensation against the gymnasium. Charlotte Brown was at her regular spin-cycle class... Read more
£6m compensation for medication prescription error
27th March 2012
A patient with mental health problems has been awarded £6.2million medical negligence compensation after a mistake in the medicine he was prescribed resulted in him being left profoundly brain damaged. Christopher... Read more
Compensation appeal win for woman struck by police car
28th February 2012
Rebecca Ann Smith has won an appeal for compensation after suffering brain damage when struck by a police car while crossing the street in February 2005. Ms Smith had lost a... Read more
2860 women with PIP implants referred to NHS
17th February 2012
Nearly 3,000 women who had PIP breast implants fitted have been referred to the NHS in England according to figures released by the government. The implants were manufactured by French company... Read more
£75k compensation payout for fall in cafe
31st January 2012
An unnamed pensioner who tripped on a door-mat at the entrance of a cafe in Swindon has been awarded £75,000 in compensation. The woman knocked over several tables as she fell... Read more
PIP breast implant founder arrested
26th January 2012
The founder of Poly Implant Prothese (PIP), Jean-Claude Mas, has been arrested at his home in France. It is believed he has been detained as part of a judicial investigation... Read more
Asda worker wins broken egg slip compensation claim
9th January 2012
A 65 year old woman who slipped on a broken egg and suffered a serious back injury while working in Asda in 2007 has won her claim for compensation. The work... Read more
Increase in NI road traffic accident deaths
3rd January 2012
There was an increase in the number of people who died in road traffic accidents in Northern Ireland in 2011, with 59 deaths compared 55 the previous year. Environment Minister Alex... Read more
Santa's negligence results in compensation claim
16th December 2011
A seventy-three year old women who tripped and fell at a Santa's grotto is to receive compensation after she required major surgery to insert a plate and screws to repair... Read more
Compensation claim win for golfer hit by ball
7th November 2011
Golfer Rachel David is to receive personal injury compensation in the amount of £7,500 after she was struck in the face by a golf ball while walking along a footpath... Read more
Belfast bus crash victims lodge injury claims
10th October 2011
A question posed in the Northern Ireland assembly has revealed that 26 of the 35 passengers who were in a Belfast bus when it overturned have lodged personal injury claims. The... Read more
Negligence claims against one surgeon reach £1m
29th September 2011
Medical negligence claims against Yorkshire surgeon Manjit Bhamra have resulted in compensation payouts totalling just over £1million, and is likely to rise as there are 3 more claims pending and... Read more
Compensation paid to victim of school bully
22nd September 2011
A thirteen year old boy has been awarded an undisclosed four figure sum of compensation for an incident of bullying which required him to have hospital treatment for arm and... Read more
Widow to bring claim against texting driver
15th September 2011
The husband of a woman who was run over and killed by a driver who was texting at the time is to bring a road traffic compensation claim against the... Read more
Pressure group rejects compensation culture claim
6th September 2011
The Access to Justice Action Group (AJAG) have rejected the claims of the Association of British Insurers' (ABI) that there is a compensation culture that needs to be tackled with... Read more
Half a million compensation for NI school kids
24th August 2011
Figures released to the Belfast Telegraph reveal that school children in Northern Ireland have received a total of £570,120 in compensation claim payouts since 2008. Most claims were made against the... Read more
Paramedic left disabled after botched brain op
24th August 2011
Former Paramedic, John Tunney, now needs 24-hour case after the wrong part of his brain was removed in an operation that turned out not to be necessary in the first... Read more
Building owner fined for improper asbestos removal
16th August 2011
An attempt to save money on asbestos removal during a property refurbishment in Birmingham has resulted in both the property owner, project manager and a general builder being fined by... Read more
Disability discrimination claim settled out of court
15th August 2011
Belfast wheelchair user, Nicola Nesbitt, has reached an out of court settlement with Value Cabs after bringing a disability discrimination case against them. Ms Nesbitt had brought the claims against Value... Read more
Cyclist injured in hit-and-run seeks compensation
10th August 2011
Cyclist, Peter Vaughan, injured in a hit-and-run accident while on holiday in Ireland is now seeking compensation after the repentant driver sent him a letter confessing to driving the car... Read more
Patient wins medical negligence claim
9th August 2011
A woman who was scheduled to undergo a routine operation almost lost her life in Methley Park private hospital in Yorkshire, England, and has successfully won a compensation claim for... Read more
Amputee's compensation money added to divorce pot
2nd August 2011
A ruling by the Appeal Court could have a significant impact on how financial settlements in a divorce are calculated where one of the spouses has previously won a compensation... Read more
Cyclist wins £2.5m compensation claim
20th June 2011
A cyclist who was injured in a road traffic accident has won a compensation claim against the company which was carrying out road works without properly advising or protecting the... Read more
Glass factory fined over work accident
14th June 2011
Pilkington UK Ltd, a glass manufacturing firm in Lancashire, has been fined £20,000 and ordered to pay court costs of £5,646 after two employees suffered serious personal injury in a... Read more
£9k claim award in NI employee discrimination case
26th May 2011
An employee of a Laura Ashley store in Northern Ireland has been awarded £9,520 in compensation by the industrial tribunal which found that she had suffered discrimination by her employer... Read more
£1m claim for chip shop work accident
25th May 2011
Fifty-six year old chip shop employee Sylvia Cheung is to claim for £1million compensation after a work accident caused damaged to her spinal column which may leave her requiring a... Read more
£6m damages for negligent facelift surgery
23rd May 2011
Penny Johnson has been awarded a compensation payout of £6million by the High Court for damage and loss of earnings resulting from negligent facelift surgery she received in 2003. She brought... Read more
Road Traffic accidents: Rear-end bumps increase
18th May 2011
New research by insurance company Admiral has revealed an increase in the number of rear-end bumps, which made up 27% of all road traffic accident claims received by the company... Read more
Solicitors urge holidaymakers to be cautious
16th May 2011
Tanya Waterworth and Lenore Rice of Wilson Nesbitt solicitors in Northern Ireland have urged their clients going on holiday to exercise caution. There has been an increase in the... Read more
Shorts fined over fatal employee accident
10th May 2011
Northern Ireland company, Short Brothers PLC, has been fined £80,000 for breaches of health and safety after an employee was killed in a work accident. Employee John Halliday Frazer died at... Read more
Asbestos claim against Mars and Nestle
6th May 2011
Mars and Nestle are being sued by electrician Charles Parker, aged 66, for the sum of £200,000. Mr Parker claims that the negligence of the companies resulted in him contracting... Read more
No-win no-fee solicitor clients unhappy with payouts
19th April 2011
A new survey carried out by market researchers consumerintelligence.com has found that 28% of clients who used no-win no-fee solicitors were unhappy with the outcomes of their cases, and that... Read more
459k for teacher injured by pupil waving ruler
15th April 2011
The biggest payout of compensation to teachers last year was an award of £459,000 to a teacher in London who was injured while restraining a nine-year-old pupil threatening classmates with... Read more
Woman brain damaged after 2hr wait for ambulance
11th April 2011
Caren Paterson of Islington suffered brain damage after waiting two hours for an ambulance to arrive in response to an emergency call. Ms Paterson's boyfriend called emergency services three times... Read more
Ruling leaves trustees open to negligence claims
15th March 2011
A ruling by the Court of Appeal has questioned the long established reliance on a principle of case law by trustees to undo any actions which brought about unforeseen or... Read more
Council gardener wins carpal tunnel syndrome compensation
11th March 2011
Fifty one year old Andrew Bowler has been awarded £60,000 compensation after developing carpal tunnel syndrome from working with vibrating tools on a daily basis for nearly thirty years as... Read more
Employers want protection against speculative claims
9th March 2011
New research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has revealed that the majority of employers (69%) feel they don't have "effective protection .. against wholly unjustifiable [tribunal]... Read more
Barrister wins discrimination claim against PSNI
8th March 2011
Dolores Creen, a female barrister who was asked to act on behalf of the PSNI in a public inquiry, has received a £70,000 settlement after she brought a claim of... Read more
Woman wins £160k medical negligence claim
8th March 2011
Joanne Connolly has been awarded £160,000 by the High Court after a nine year medical negligence claim battle against Western Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland. Mrs Connolly is... Read more
Contaminated blood victim fights for compensation
7th March 2011
A woman who was one of 5,000 people infected with Hepatitis C after receiving contaminated blood as part of the "worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS" is... Read more
Man given wrong medicine twice slips into coma
1st March 2011
Raymond Johnston, aged 49, was given incorrect medical care on two separate visits to the Chesterfield hospital, causing him to slip into a coma in both occasions. Mr Johnston went to... Read more
Work accident leaves man in a Coma
14th February 2011
Plasterer Carl Major was left in a coma for two months after sustaining serious head injuries in a work accident. Mr Major fell three metres onto a concrete floor and was... Read more
Workers to receive hearing loss compensation
27th January 2011
Insurers for truck manufacturing company, Foden Trucks, have agreed that workers at the plant suffering hearing problems during their employment should receive compensation. Prior to the company ceasing manufacturing in... Read more
Mobility scooter death highlights need for laws
25th January 2011
A 90 year old woman died from leg injuries sustained when she was knocked down on the pavement by the driver of a mobility scooter in Sandown on the Isle... Read more
Woman to sue over faulty DePuy hip implant
15th December 2010
Charlotte Bird from Eye, in Suffolk, has begun a clam for compensation against Johnson and Johnson, the multi-national pharmaceutical company, after requiring painful corrective surgery to repair damage caused by... Read more
NHS early patient discharge costs millions in claims
10th December 2010
According to the Express newspaper, the NHS has successfully been sued for a total of £22.5million in compensation over the last 8 years as a result of patients suffering serious... Read more
Nurse wins claim after lifting obese man's leg
7th December 2010
Former nurse Linda Andrew, aged 56, has won compensation damages in the amount of £107,246 after suffering lower back injuries from lifting a 22-stone patient's leg. The resulting pain forced... Read more
Farm worker electrocuted in work accident
24th November 2010
Waldersley Farms Limited, a major potato producer in England, has been fined £10,000 after an employee from Northern Ireland was electrocuted in a work accident. The worker, David McMullan, suffered... Read more
Northern Ireland road accident deaths halved
23rd November 2010
The number of deaths in Northern Ireland as a result of fatal road traffic accidents has decreased by 50% since 2009, and could soon be at its lowest level since... Read more
Belfast car accident victim wins £1million claim
15th November 2010
A journalist who suffered significant brain and head injuries when a car hit him as he crossed the road in Newtownabbey, a suburb north of Belfast, has been awarded £1.125milion... Read more
Noisy classroom earns teacher £156k compensation
12th November 2010
Joyce Walters, a teacher of English for Speakers of Other languages (ESOL) in London, has received a compensation award of £156,000 after developing vocal chord nodules from constantly having to... Read more
Unite vow to fight for fair asbestos compensation
9th November 2010
Trade Union Unite have vowed to continue the fight for fair compensation for mesothelioma sufferers in the Supreme Court, after a recent Court of Appeal ruling effectively meant that many... Read more
Clamp down on No-win No-fee for claims
3rd November 2010
Please note: The no win, no fee system is illegal in Northern Ireland and solicitors here cannot deal with cases on that basis. Justice Secretary, Ken Clarke, has said that the... Read more
Botched kidney transplant left donor requiring kidney
3rd November 2010
A pharmaceutical industry executive who wanted to donate one of his kidneys to his sick father is to sue Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust for £14million after the surgeon made a... Read more
Car accident claim record broken 3 times in 6 months
22nd October 2010
The UK claim settlement record for an injury suffered as a result of a road traffic accident has been broken three times in the last six months. On March 25th of... Read more
First Choice sued over nightmare holiday
15th October 2010
Holiday firm, First Choice, is being sued for damages by just under 300 holidaymakers who suffered "nightmare" stays at the Royal Park Hotel in Bulgaria between the months of June... Read more
Council payout over lord mayor's failed tomato jump
15th October 2010
Lorraine Mallon, a Belfast City Council worker, has agreed a settlement of just over £24,000 after being injured by the then lord mayor, Jim Rodgers, during a failed publicity stunt. Ms... Read more
Ten children a week make injury claims against schools
28th September 2010
A survey of local councils has revealed that almost £2.25million has been paid to pupils who were injured in classroom or playground accidents in 2009. On average ten claims were... Read more
Compensation win for paint mixing employee
24th August 2010
Eric Drummond, a 'paint mixer' from South Yorkshire, has successfully brought a claim against his employers for personal injuries suffered and for loss of earnings as a result of breathing... Read more
£100,000 compensation sought by pushed cyclist
11th August 2010
Derek Hill, a 64 year old former Tour de France marshall, is seeking compensation in the amount of £100,000 for injuries sustained after being deliberately pushed by a passenger in... Read more
Courts report increase in personal injury claims
17th June 2010
A Sweet & Maxwell study of the latest available figures shows that there was a 32% increase in the number of personal injury claims filed in the High Court between... Read more
Wilson Nesbitt successful claims settlements
7th June 2010
The following are a few examples of the successful claims settlements negotiated by the private litigation department of Wilson Nesbitt solicitors. A Vibration White Finger case has been successfully settled by... Read more
Company fined by HSE after work accident death
28th May 2010
SITA UK Ltd, a recycling company, has been issued a fine of £210,000 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) follow man's accident at work resulting in his death. Lorry driver,... Read more
?1.25million for motorcyclist injured in road traffic accident
14th May 2010
Stuart Bridge, aged 53, has been awarded a lump sum of £1.25million and periodical payments of £57,000 a year by the High Court after being knocked off his motorbike by... Read more
Neighbour right of way row costs pensioner ?50,000 in legal fees
7th May 2010
The 73 year old pensioner, Keith Wall, has incurred a legal bill of £50,000 after an eight year dispute about a right of way to his double garage was decided... Read more
Company fined after employees suffer from dermatitis
30th April 2010
A company in Bristol has been fined a total of £100,00 and ordered to pay £30,000 costs for breaching The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. They were also found... Read more
Man has fall in court in front of 10 injury claims lawyers
24th April 2010
It sounds like the intro to yet another solicitor joke, or the plot of a TV comedy show, but one man's fall could not have been scripted to be any... Read more
Record ?11million compensation for car crash victim
29th March 2010
The highest personal injury compensation amount in British history has been awarded to the victim of a car crash who was left paralysed. The settlement was reached just hours before... Read more
Wilson Nesbitt secures ?425,000 settlement for client in work accident
24th February 2010
Wilson Nesbitt has recently settled a case for a client, hereafter referred to as Mr A, in relation to an employer’s liability action. Mr A was injured in... Read more
?2.25million compensation for paralysed car crash victim
23rd February 2010
A man who was left paralysed after a car crash which claimed the life of his friend has been awarded £2.25m compensation. Anthony Nathaniel Bennett, a 26 year old labourer and... Read more
APIL attacks government over bereavement damages
17th February 2010
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has criticised the government for not extending the list of people who can claim for bereavement damages under the Fatal Accidents Act. The... Read more
Easyjet owner to sue Ryanair boss over "libellous" ad
15th February 2010
Easyjet owner Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has instructed lawyers to serve a writ on the chief executive of Ryanair Michael O'Leary, saying "It was about time someone was willing to spend... Read more
Increase in claims due to pothole damage
9th February 2010
Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK continues to count the cost of the freezing conditions that so effected the economy over the last months; this time in the... Read more
Claims department's successful settlements in Dec 2009
14th January 2010
Our Claims Department successfully handles claims worth thousands of pounds every day. The following are just a few of the many successful claims Wilson Nesbitt have concluded for their clients... Read more
Barn fire serves as reminder of danger of asbestos in old buildings
2nd December 2009
A large barn fire in Bedfordshire on 1st December provides a stark warning to the dangers of asbestos found in old buildings. 40 firefighters were called in to tackle the... Read more
?3million compensation award for injuries caused at birth
2nd December 2009
Helen Walker has been awarded compensation of £3million to be paid in lifelong periodic payments for injuries caused to her when she was born 37 years ago at Birmingham Women's... Read more
HSE announces health and safety changes
9th April 2009
Businesses and solicitors in Northern Ireland may want to take note of new changes that have been introduced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in a bid to reduce... Read more
Damage to property leaves family distraught
20th February 2009
A family in Northern Ireland may resort to seeking the services of a solicitor to push for compensation after their property was damaged by a bulldozer demolishing an adjacent building.Despite... Read more
NI police in compensation claims
20th November 2008
In news that may be of interest to solicitors in Northern Ireland, police officers in the region stand to receive close to £90 million in compensation related to firearms.According to... Read more
Solicitors 'must stay with clients who reject advice'
14th August 2008
The high court has ruled that solicitors must still represent clients who reject their advice, according to Solicitors Journal.Environmental lawyer Richard Buxton told the Solicitors Journal he may appeal against... Read more
Alternative model 'could speed up disputes'
31st July 2008
An alternative model for resolving disputes could see the process speeded up considerably, it has been suggested. According to a draft consultation document, professionals should be fully trained and accredited... Read more
Government reveals further equality details
23rd July 2008
The government has revealed more details of the controversial equality bill, including what will not be covered under the legislation.As well as providing additional protection for those facing age discrimination... Read more
Tribunal risk for accent discrimination employers
26th June 2008
Employers in Northern Ireland who discriminate against job applicants with certain accents are at risk of facing tribunals, it has been revealed.A survey carried out by a firm of solicitors... Read more
Lack of health insurance for older workers 'could lead to claims'
19th June 2008
Employers in Northern Ireland failing to provide health insurance for older workers when they offer it to younger employees could be at risk of age discrimination claims.According to Personnel Today,... Read more
Neighbours' DIY errors cost £173m
14th April 2008
Some 594,960 Britons have their properties damaged by a neighbour's home improvements every year, adding up to a total of £173 million, according to Halifax Home Insurance.And in one-in-three cases... Read more
Fraudsters target movers
7th March 2008
While people in Belfast and Northern Ireland have enough trouble affording their new home, they could find themselves having to contact solicitors for a whole range of issues if they... Read more
Nuclear workers risk heart health
6th March 2008
While solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland may be used to dealing with clients who have developed cancer from working with nuclear materials, there may be an even larger type... Read more
Employee litigation 'biggest business risk'
6th March 2008
Businesses in Belfast and Northern Ireland could find that their biggest risk of financial loss may come if an employee contacts their solicitors following poor treatment, experts say.According to Hiscox,... Read more
Nuclear workers risk heart health
6th March 2008
While solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland may be used to dealing with clients who have developed cancer from working with nuclear materials, there may be an even larger type... Read more
Employee litigation 'biggest business risk'
6th March 2008
Businesses in Belfast and Northern Ireland could find that their biggest risk of financial loss may come if an employee contacts their solicitors following poor treatment, experts say.According to Hiscox,... Read more
Domestic violence 'not being tackled'
4th March 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland are seeing no let-up in cases of domestic violence in the province and now the government has been criticised for failing to protect females.While... Read more
Domestic violence 'not being tackled'
4th March 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland are seeing no let-up in cases of domestic violence in the province and now the government has been criticised for failing to protect females.While... Read more
No quality seal on NI garages
3rd March 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland are more likely to see clients trying to take garages to court for poor workmanship than their British colleagues, as none of them are... Read more
NI warned of wintery roads
3rd March 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland should be on alert for clients claiming for unexpected road traffic accidents after forecasters have predicted a change in the weather.While solicitors are unlikely... Read more
No quality seal on NI garages
3rd March 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland are more likely to see clients trying to take garages to court for poor workmanship than their British colleagues, as none of them are... Read more
Solicitors see more RSI
29th February 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland are seeing more claims against employers for repetitive strain injury (RSI), statistics show.Of the work-related injuries that solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland see,... Read more
Racist attacks have risen
28th February 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland are likely to have seen more criminal injury cases in which the victims are Polish after a spate of attacks in Killycomaine.Although many Polish immigrants have... Read more
Landmark suicide case in court
28th February 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland will have been keeping a close eye on a landmark case where a company has been blamed for an employee suicide, according to Workplace... Read more
Agency employees could be more protected
22nd February 2008
Solicitors could see more temporary workers coming to them for help after the government is considering extending the rights of agency workers in Belfast and Northern Ireland.Although some employers in... Read more
Tradesmen 'ignorant' of asbestos hazard
22nd February 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland could see more cases of asbestos-related illnesses caused by work in the future as research has shown a stark lack of knowledge about the... Read more
£76m medical negligence bill
21st February 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland have secured almost £76 million in compensation for victims of medical negligence in the province over the past five years.According to the BBC, details... Read more
Employers 'must consider back pain'
21st February 2008
Employers in Belfast and Northern Ireland should consider reviewing the problem of work-related back pain if they do not want to be taken to court by solicitors if an employee... Read more
Ageist bosses could face £45m bill
21st February 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland are being increasingly called on to mediate in cases of age discrimination.Yet experts warn that employers in Belfast and Northern Ireland could end up... Read more
Hazard industries 'must tackle safety'
21st February 2008
Solicitors could be called in if major hazard businesses in Belfast and Northern Ireland do not tighten up safety measures to reduce the risk of accidents.The Health & Safety Executive... Read more
Schoolchildren to study human rights
20th February 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland could see the next generation of clients particularly well-informed about the law after a new initiative has been launched to teach schoolchildren about their... Read more
Charity fined after voicemail sacking
18th February 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland have secured nearly £35,000 in compensation from a charity after two women were unfairly dismissed from their jobs, with one of the ladies fired via voicemail.Marilyn... Read more
NI contractor fined for serious negligence
18th February 2008
Contractors in Belfast and Northern Ireland have been sent a stern message to take health and safety regulations seriously after a court ordered a hefty fine for a breach in... Read more
Firefighter attacks drop
8th February 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland have seen the number of firefighters claiming damages for criminal injuries fall over the last year, after the number of attacks on fire crews... Read more
Fine increased for negligent nightclub
6th February 2008
Solicitors for Belfast City Council have ensured that a nightclub which was negligent about Northern Ireland's safety laws has been duly penalised. Originally solicitors managed to convince a Northern Ireland... Read more
Solicitors could secure more compensation
5th February 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland will be able to secure more money in compensation for people treated unfairly at works thanks to updated guidelines.Under the Employment Rights (Increase of... Read more
Brides in favour of contracts for bridesmaids
5th February 2008
While solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland are well versed in dissolving marriages where one partner has breached the contract, soon lawyers could see bridesmaids penalised for failing to fulfil... Read more
ECJ backs mother in landmark discrimination case
4th February 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland could see a surge in a new type of claim after the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has backed a working mother's claims against... Read more
Motorbike victim turns to the Lords
4th February 2008
After solicitors for a Belfast girl have failed to secure her compensation from Northern Ireland's court system, the teenager wants to appeal to the House of Lords for help.The girl,... Read more
Minister admits to contractor slur
31st January 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland have secured damages for a contractor after SDLP minister Thomas Burns admitted he had libelled the firm.Not only did solicitors win damages for Eastwood, but also... Read more
More workers 'happy in their jobs'
30th January 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland could see fewer claims for people being badly treated at work, as studies show that employers seem to be increasingly concerned with being fair... Read more
Snow set to hit Belfast
30th January 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland should be prepared for a rise in road traffic accident claims after wintery weather is set to cause hazardous driving conditions, with snow expected in Belfast.Some... Read more
Care workers injured in attack
29th January 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland could become involved in more criminal injury cases involving young offenders if care workers do not deal with the problems in juvenile halls.According to the Belfast... Read more
Vital for NI employers to be savvy
29th January 2008
Vital for NI employers to be savvySolicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland are likely to see a great deal of claims regarding unfairness at work if employers do not figure... Read more
Rise of the superbug
25th January 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland may have to deal with more medical negligence cases after a superbug has reached levels not previously seen in the province.While solicitors in Belfast... Read more
Jury members 'are not peasants'
25th January 2008
A solicitor has spoken out for all of the profession in Belfast and Northern Ireland by voicing concerns that juries are sometimes treated like idiots.In Belfast's Court of Appeal a... Read more
Catholic case is settled
25th January 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland have managed to secure damages for two employees sacked from a Belfast hotel because they were Catholic.Riccardo Cafolla and Stephen Mooney called their solicitors after they... Read more
Drink-driving levels up over Christmas
24th January 2008
It is likely that solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland saw a rise in cases of road traffic accidents in the New Year after the number of people drink-driving in... Read more
Potholes cost a third of a million
24th January 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland have secured nearly a third of a million pounds in compensation for victims of potholes on the province's roads over the last three years.Drivers... Read more
Attacks on emergency crews soar
22nd January 2008
Solicitors who deal with criminal injuries in Belfast and Northern Ireland have seen more of their clients involved in cases where members of the emergency services have been harmed after... Read more
Freedom of the press challenged
21st January 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland and the rest of the western world will be paying close attention to an appeal case which could have massive implications on the freedom of the... Read more
Silver car case continues
21st January 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland have been hearing new medical evidence in the case where a woman claims that she was pursued by a man in a silver car, who deliberately... Read more
Line managers 'need employment education'
16th January 2008
Solicitors who are recruited to assist in employment tribunals in Belfast and Northern Ireland may find that line managers are most often the cause of complaint among employees, a new... Read more
NI school insists hair rule is legal
14th January 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland have asked for a judge presiding in Belfast to back up its legal right to suspend a pupil whose hair was too long for school rules.The... Read more
NI rugby fan wins libel damages
11th January 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland have won libel compensation for an Ulster rugby fan after newspapers claimed he had fought with Toulouse lock Trevor Brennan at a match in January 2007.Patrick... Read more
First NI age discrimination case won
10th January 2008
Solicitors have helped to secure compensation for a man in the first ever age discrimination case ever seen in Belfast and Northern Ireland.Terence McCoy, from Newtownards, contacted solicitors after he... Read more
No compensation for bike victim
10th January 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland have failed to win compensation from the Motor Insurers' Bureau for the victim of a hit-and-run accident in Belfast because of a legal loophole.An unnamed teenage... Read more
Unison lodges 33,000 claims in New Year
9th January 2008
Unison has already launched 33,000 equal pay claims to begin its New Year campaign, meaning that solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland are likely to be very busy in 2008.According... Read more
Cyclist awarded compensation
8th January 2008
Solicitors have secured over half a million pounds in compensation for a Canadian cyclist who was injured in a road traffic accident in Northern Ireland.Martine Samray was injured in an... Read more
Education boards in massive legal payout
7th January 2008
The Department of Education and Northern Ireland's five education boards spent a massive amount on legal disputes last year, new figures show. According to the Belfast Telegraph, disregarding solicitors' fees,... Read more
Weather causes dangerous driving conditions
4th January 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland have been put on alert for road traffic accidents, as the weather in the province causes treacherous driving conditions.Although careful drivers should remain safe... Read more
Family questions hospital over mother's fractures
4th January 2008
Northern Ireland solicitors have accompanied the family of a pensioner to a hospital to ask how she sustained 34 fractures that were found after she died.On the first anniversary of... Read more
NI road deaths fall to 60-year low
3rd January 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland had to deal with fewer cases of road deaths than at any time during the past 60 years.Only 112 people died on the roads... Read more
£3.5m for PSNI crashes
2nd January 2008
Solicitors in Belfast and the rest of Northern Ireland have secured nearly £3.5 million in compensation for road accidents caused by the police over the past five years.The Police Service... Read more
NI considers jail for chatty drivers
27th December 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland could see the number of cases of road traffic accidents fall if motorists in the province are put off using their mobile phone while driving by... Read more
Blind friends awarded £1,000 after being turned away from restaurant
24th December 2007
A court has awarded compensation of £1,000 after two blind people were not admitted to a restaurant. Upon arriving at the Imperial City Chinese restaurant in Belfast Jamie Coady and... Read more
Disfigured man wins nightclub compensation
20th December 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland have secured £2,500 in compensation for a disfigured man who was forced to leave a Belfast nightclub because of the way he looked.Raymond Crowe, who has... Read more
Vet sued over lame horse
20th December 2007
Two equestrians from Northern Ireland have contacted their solicitors after they claim a vet breached her contract over a lame horse. Northern Ireland's event rider Jayne Doherty and her husband... Read more
Tougher penalties for bad employers
19th December 2007
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland should see fewer claims from employees after a new employment bill has been published to ensure bosses are fairer.Even if businesses do exploit or... Read more
Drink driving charges fall
18th December 2007
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland may have to deal with fewer cases of road traffic accidents where the accused has been intoxicated, after the number of drink drivers caught... Read more
HSE warns landlords on gas
13th December 2007
Landlords in Belfast and Northern Ireland may have to call in solicitors if they do not heed the latest warning on gas appliances from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).People... Read more
Businesses 'should document everything' to avoid claims
12th December 2007
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland may be able to defend more businesses against professional negligence claims if only firms documented all the advice they give.Northern Ireland solicitors are best... Read more
Death toll on NI roads hits 100
11th December 2007
It seems that the number of road traffic accidents that solicitors in Northern Ireland have to deal with will not be reduced after underinvestment on the province's roads was revealed.Regional... Read more
Haircut case could set precedent
7th December 2007
A legal case that solicitors in Northern Ireland are currently dealing with involving a haircut could set a legal precedent, it has been claimed. George Stranaghan has recruited solicitors for... Read more
Ageism 'affects young as well as old'
4th December 2007
New research has found that solicitors in Northern Ireland and Britain could see an increase in cases relating to ageism brought by young people in the near future. A recent... Read more
Extreme team building brought to an end
4th December 2007
Companies are set to be forced to end their extreme team bonding sessions with the introduction of new legislation into Britain and Northern Ireland. Solicitors could see claims being brought... Read more
NI motorists warned over driving behaviour
4th December 2007
Motorists in Northern Ireland have been told that they need to take a look at their own driving behaviour. Northern Ireland environment minister, Arlene Foster, has called on drivers to... Read more
Work-related RSI cases 'overblown'
4th December 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland and Britain are seeing far more cases of work-related repetitive strain injury (RSI) coming through their doors than may be necessary, it has been claimed. Cases... Read more
PSNI pays out £9.5m in compensation
3rd December 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland have had to deal with eliciting more compensation from the police force per resident than anywhere else in the UK excluding London.According to the Times, solicitors... Read more
Belfast council in tomato damages
3rd December 2007
A member of staff at Belfast City Council has visited Northern Ireland solicitors in order to make a case against her employer for an unusual work-related injury.According to Sunday Life,... Read more
Social worker wins damages after 'threat'
3rd December 2007
Solicitors of a social worker who was sacked after threatening a teenager have secured damages in Northern Ireland courts.Laurence O'Connor was sacked from a church-run hostel after allegedly threatening a... Read more
Haircut case to reach court
30th November 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland are helping a family take a school to Belfast's High Court over a haircut.According to the Belfast Telegraph, George Stranaghan is taking Ballyclare High School to... Read more
Cameras to catch red light roadhogs
27th November 2007
Solicitors in Belfast could see fewer people claiming compensation for road traffic accidents if a new scheme of cameras to catch drivers who jump red lights has the desired effect.Northern... Read more
Subbies owed thousands by haulage firm
23rd November 2007
Northern Ireland solicitors may see an increasing number of sub-contractors coming to them for legal advice after Reid Transport has gone into administration, owing them tens of thousands of pounds.The... Read more
Work-related road accidents hidden
22nd November 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland may be ignorant as to the number of road traffic accidents which involve drivers who were working at the time if they listen to the police,... Read more
HSE warns on silicosis risk
21st November 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland could see fewer claimants seeking compensation for silicosis if quarrying companies heed the warnings of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). While such cases are rare... Read more
TV presenter secures damages
20th November 2007
Belfast solicitors have secured compensation from BBC Northern Ireland for the corporation's former presenter George Jones after libellous remarks were broadcast about him.Mr Jones sought the help of solicitors as... Read more
Half of NI motorists drink and drive
19th November 2007
The number of road traffic accident victims that solicitors in Northern Ireland must assist could be increased by the fact that nearly half of all Ulster motorists admit to have... Read more
Government pays up on asbestos claims
16th November 2007
The government's Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has finally agreed payment for workers suffering from asbestos in Britain and related diseases after over a year and a half of pressure... Read more
NI journos falter in libel case
15th November 2007
Solicitors have successfully defended a former Irish justice minister from libel accusations from two Northern Ireland journalists in the High Court in Belfast.In a turnaround from normal proceedings, two journalists... Read more
Fire crews to get fair deal?
12th November 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland may see fewer fire fighters claiming compensation for discriminatory treatment if the Fire Brigade Union (FBU) makes its point successfully at the Croydon employment tribunal on... Read more
NI drivers urged to change attitude
31st October 2007
Northern Ireland is considering lowering its legal limit of alcohol drivers are allowed to have in their blood, in an effort to reduce the number of road traffic accidents that... Read more
Innocent jailbird wins compensation for race bias
30th October 2007
An innocent engineer of African origin has won compensation after being thrown in Northern Ireland's Maghaberry Prison, suspected of being an illegal immigrant, despite the fact that he showed his... Read more
Innocent jailbird wins compensation for race bias
30th October 2007
An innocent engineer of African origin has won compensation after being thrown in Northern Ireland's Maghaberry Prison, suspected of being an illegal immigrant, despite the fact that he showed his... Read more
Ministers consider cut to NI drink-drive limit
24th October 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland could see fewer people claiming compensation for alcohol-related road traffic accidents, after the government revealed that it was considering cutting drink-driving limits in the province.Currently the... Read more
Ministers consider cut to NI drink-drive limit
24th October 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland could see fewer people claiming compensation for alcohol-related road traffic accidents, after the government revealed that it was considering cutting drink-driving limits in the province.Currently the... Read more
New driving laws to jail careless killers
23rd October 2007
New legislation is set to come into force in Northern Ireland, which orders that reckless drivers who kill or seriously injure others could face up to five years in prison.... Read more
New driving laws to jail careless killers
23rd October 2007
New legislation is set to come into force in Northern Ireland, which orders that reckless drivers who kill or seriously injure others could face up to five years in prison.... Read more
Carer claims for discrimination
19th October 2007
Solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland will be watching the outcome of a discrimination case heard by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) last week very closely, as a new... Read more
Carer claims for discrimination
19th October 2007
Solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland will be watching the outcome of a discrimination case heard by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) last week very closely, as a new... Read more
Pleural plaques compensation blocked
18th October 2007
People suffering from work-related pleural plaques in Northern Ireland are less likely to visit their solicitors to try to make a case for compensation, following a House of Lords ruling... Read more
Fat drivers told to buckle their belts
16th October 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland who deal with road traffic accident cases may see an increasing trend of the people they are claiming against on behalf of their clients being obese.According... Read more
Quarry firm fined for disclosure failures
15th October 2007
A quarrying company has been found guilty of failing to report the ill-health of an employee as well as breaching health and safety regulations.The law requires employers to report industrial... Read more
Caution on age discrimination laws
10th October 2007
After the first age discrimination claims following new laws have seen tough decisions by judges, People Management magazine has warned employers to take the legislation seriously.Solicitors in Britain and Northern... Read more
Door firm forced to pay damages
2nd October 2007
A door firm has agreed to pay £5,350 in damages to a hospital worker after she was injured by a product that had not been fitted correctly.Workplace Law reports that... Read more
Acra warns of asbestos risk
2nd October 2007
While asbestos is the single greatest cause of work-related deaths in Britain and Northern Ireland, The Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (Arca) says it difficult for workers to know when they... Read more
Lack of education on dispute avoidance revealed
2nd October 2007
Although 58 per cent of senior managers worry about how a commercial dispute will affect staff morale, law firm Nabarro has found that 30 per cent of firms in Britain... Read more
Mesothelioma case snowballs
1st October 2007
A family has been awarded over £100,000 in compensation following the death of the father from mesothelioma two years ago.Frank Ede, from Hull, died in July 2005 aged 75 from... Read more
Disabled employees unequal in healthcare
28th September 2007
Solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland are likely to see many clients who work in healthcare pursuing claims for unequal treatment in the workplace, according to a new study.The Disability... Read more
Motorbike accidents double
26th September 2007
Following solicitors dealing with nearly double the number of road traffic accidents caused by motorcyclists since last year, Northern Ireland is set to get stricter tests for learner motorbike drivers.Northern... Read more
Compensation awarded for dental hell
25th September 2007
Legal action against dentists who have been negligent is increasing in Britain and Northern Ireland and a man from Bridgwater who £25,000 in compensation has sent out a warning to... Read more
Unfair pay claims rocket
25th September 2007
The number of women in Britain and Northern Ireland taking legal action over unfair pay is rocketing, according to the latest statistics.There were 44,013 unfair pay claims heard by the... Read more
Millions invested in road safety scheme
25th September 2007
Solicitors could see a fall in the number of clients from the Larne area claiming for road traffic accidents, as the Northern Ireland Executive has announced that £2.1 million has... Read more
Foundry worker found to be honest
21st September 2007
A foundry worker who broke his back has been awarded compensation by a judge who believed he had been honest in his claim, despite photographic evidence conflicting with his story.David... Read more
Education Worker claims unfair dismissal
21st September 2007
An Education Worker is taking the London Borough of Camden Council to an employment tribunal, claiming unfair dismissal, race discrimination and victimisation.Salik Miah worked for the council in their education... Read more
Man snaps up photo shop compensation
21st September 2007
A man confined to a wheelchair has accepted compensation from Jessops, the photographic shop which operates across Britain and Northern Ireland, after he was unable to enter its Bournemouth store.Michael... Read more
Third of construction sites a hazard
20th September 2007
Solicitors could see far too many compensation claims from builders who have had accidents, as one in three construction sites in Britain and Northern Ireland have been deemed unsafe.The Health... Read more
Cancer charity in sex discrimination case
19th September 2007
A woman from west Belfast has won her case for sex discrimination against Northern Ireland charity Action Cancer.According to UTV, the charity will now have to pay out over £30,000... Read more
Epileptic beats the bullies
18th September 2007
An epileptic woman who was employed by Estee Lauder has been told she will receive compensation after an employment tribunal ruled that she had been a victim of bullying. The... Read more
Dangerous driving habits revealed
18th September 2007
Solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland may have to deal with more road traffic accident victims, as 68 per cent of motorists have dangerous driving habits, a new survey has... Read more
HIV compensation claims reach UK
12th September 2007
Haemophiliacs in Britain and Northern Ireland who were infected with HIV during the 1970s and 80s, due to transfusions with contaminated blood, have won the right to fight for compensation... Read more
Asbestos claims triple
12th September 2007
The number of claims and criminal prosecutions in Britain and Northern Ireland for asbestos poisoning at work is on the rise and more than tripled last year.Under the Control of... Read more
Charity director wins unfair dismissal case
11th September 2007
The former director of the London Irish Centre as been awarded compensation of £46,537 after a tribunal found that she had been unfairly dismissed and had suffered sex discrimination.Margaret Murnane... Read more
Law firm hit by lawsuit
10th September 2007
City legal practice Charles Russell has been served with court papers by pop record producer Mike Stock, who is suing the firm for professional negligence.The law firm will face a... Read more
Floods could bring about landmark claim
7th September 2007
A victim of this summer's flooding is trying to get her local community involved in a class action claim for compensation against the Environment Agency.According to the Oxford Mail, Binsey... Read more
Employment claims driven up
6th September 2007
Solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland will have dealt with a sharp increase in equal pay cases as the number of cases rose by 155 per cent to 44,013 year-on-year.According... Read more
FLTA warns of fork lift safety
6th September 2007
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has highlighted the fact that solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland currently see too many cases of work-related accidents caused by fork lift trucks.... Read more
Stockpile tragedy families unhappy with court outcome
5th September 2007
A representative for families affected by the Stockpile tragedy said he was not satisfied with the fine that the firms responsible received for professional negligence.The 2004 explosion at Glasgow's Stockpile... Read more
Civil servants rapped for online abuse
4th September 2007
Civil servants in Northern Ireland could face solicitors for libel charges if they do not stop posting offensive comments on Wikipedia, the Belfast Telegraph reports.Warnings have been have been sent... Read more
NI road crash figures clash
4th September 2007
Solicitors may see more cases of claims for road traffic accidents than the police could estimate after figures released by Northern Ireland's Audit Office show a much higher toll than... Read more
Incapable worker loses claim
3rd September 2007
Even with the help of solicitors, a Glasgow biscuit factory worker was not able to win his claim for unfair dismissal, after being sacked for turning up at work the... Read more
Hammer man wins damages for severed hand
30th August 2007
Bryan Banham has been awarded a six-figure sum in damages after his hand was severed while he was rebuilding a factory in Suffolk.In February, the 31-year-old was working for foundation... Read more
Tesco shopped by two employees
29th August 2007
Tesco Stores has been forced to pay compensation to two members of staff following health and safety breaches which resulted in two separate accidents.It has paid out £11,000 in total... Read more
Ellis outcome could mean more PI claims
29th August 2007
While Susan Ellis won her case against Bristol City Council for slipping on a wet floor in her workplace, a law firm has warned that the ruling could mean that... Read more
Hoff makes off with libel compensation
28th August 2007
Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff has been awarded a "substantial", yet undisclosed, amount of compensation after his solicitors successfully sued a magazine for libel.An article in the version of OK! Magazine... Read more
Law beats lawyers in discrimination case
23rd August 2007
Law firm Clifford Chance has paid an undisclosed sum in compensation to a former partner in the first claim of sexual orientation discrimination against solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland.... Read more
NIO not documenting solicitors' fees
23rd August 2007
The Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has not got official evidence of how much money it has spent on solicitors in order to fight legal challenges over the last five years.... Read more
Chartered surveyor wins clinical negligence claim
22nd August 2007
A chartered surveyor from Andover has been handed a six-figure sum in damages after the doctors Royal at Hampshire County Hospital failed to detect his perforated appendix.Philip Russell was paid... Read more
Belfast Airport workers win unfair dismissal case
22nd August 2007
Nearly £600,000 in damages has been awarded to 22 security staff in Northern Ireland, who were sacked for going on strike for a row with their employer five years ago.The... Read more
Employee wins compensation after near-fatal accident
21st August 2007
A Bradford businessman has been jailed for six months and forced to pay £90,000 in compensation after a near-death accident on his building site left a man in a coma.When... Read more
Many work-related accidents not reported
21st August 2007
After the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) published statistics of work-related deaths and injuries in Britain and Northern Ireland between 2005 and 2006, Consult GEE says that the full picture... Read more
Barrister wins damages against wife
20th August 2007
Solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland may see some strange cases, but one of the most unusual cases of a personal injury claim was seen in court when a newlywed... Read more
Welshman wins compensation for ladder accident
20th August 2007
Michael Morgan has won £45,000 in compensation after he fell from an unstable ladder at work and broke both feet.Mr Morgan was working as a mason for Pembrokeshire County Council... Read more
Compensation settlements soar in NI schools
17th August 2007
Some £1,764,212 million was paid out by Northern Ireland's education boards in compensation claims last year, an increase of almost 70 per cent in 12 months, the Belfast Telegraph reports.... Read more
Solicitors want asbestos compensation raised
16th August 2007
Solicitors have said that the amount of compensation awarded to families of mesothelioma victims in Scotland should be the same as that given in the rest of Britain and Northern... Read more
IOSH says health and safety is common sense
16th August 2007
While people working in Britain and Northern Ireland deserve to be protected at work, the president elect of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) says that health and... Read more
UK should catch up on drink driving
16th August 2007
Solicitors could see fewer cases of road traffic accidents caused by drunk drivers if recommendations made by the British Medical Association (BMA) come into force.The BMA said that the legally-allowed... Read more
Medical negligence less likely from NI doctors
15th August 2007
A study has shown that solicitors receive fewer complaints about doctors who have been trained in Northern Ireland than those who have come overseas to practice.Across Britain and Northern Ireland,... Read more
PI claims can cripple small firms
13th August 2007
People who run small businesses should insure against personal injury claims, according to experts, for while the risk of a case is low, the costs could be financially devastating should... Read more
Printers a health and safety risk?
10th August 2007
Offices in Britain and Northern Ireland could see a glut of employees reaching for their solicitors' numbers if research into the health risks of modern office printers is proved to... Read more
Council not negligent over icy road
9th August 2007
After a claim against a council over icy roads was quashed, a solicitor has said that the ruling will have personal liability implications for local authorities across Britain and Northern... Read more
Men 'sold out' over salary at Sellafield
9th August 2007
After it was revealed that male employees at Sellafield nuclear power plant are paid £4,000 less than females that do a similar job, 370 men have announced that they will... Read more
PI insurance would be convenient
8th August 2007
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has advised that, although small shops do not get many cases of personal injury claims against them, public liability insurance is advisable in case... Read more
BAA coughs up compensation
8th August 2007
The British Airport Authority (BAA) has been ordered to pay compensation to a man in their employment who was exposed to asbestos while working at Heathrow Airport.The man from Middlesex... Read more
Compensation delay highlighted
6th August 2007
A man who was blinded after being shot has been talking to the Belfast Telegraph about the delays that he and other victims in the province face when trying to... Read more
Licence age to be driven up
6th August 2007
Solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland could see fewer cases of claims involving road traffic accidents caused by young drivers, as the government is proposing raising the minimum legal driving... Read more
The eyes have it for proper practice
3rd August 2007
The number of claims for compensation against opticians in Britain and Northern Ireland has fallen to its lowest level in three years.According to statistics from the General Optical Council (GOC),... Read more
Climber loses 75% of compensation claim
2nd August 2007
Seventy-five per cent of compensation has been taken away from a man who was left paralysed from a climbing accident, after it was decided that he was partly responsible for... Read more
£30m in NI medical negligence compensation
2nd August 2007
Not including solicitors fees, nearly £30 million has been awarded to patients in Northern Ireland who have sued heath care trusts for medical negligence, according to the Department of Health.Some... Read more
Solicitors not having to deal with smoking ban breaches
1st August 2007
It seems that Northern Ireland's smokers have by and large accepted the smoking ban, with the majority of businesses being compliant with the new laws.In the three months that the... Read more
Marine wins compensation for murder mislabelling
31st July 2007
A marine has been awarded an undisclosed amount in damages after the Herald Express mistakenly published a picture of him linking him to a murder trial.The photo of Sergeant Gareth... Read more
Stats published for workplace injuries and deaths
31st July 2007
Provisional figures for the year from 2006 to 2007 have been published by the Health and Safety Executive, revealing that the number of workers killed by fatal injuries in Britain... Read more
Diabetes drug could be dangerous
30th July 2007
Despite new analysis stating that two diabetes drugs possibly double the risk of heart failure, the chair of the British Medical Association's GPs committee in Northern Ireland has said that... Read more
Directors' fear of litigation increases
27th July 2007
Research by Eversheds has shown that most executives fear solicitors, with 70 per cent of directors in Britain and Northern Ireland claiming they are more likely to be prosecuted than... Read more
Hospital moves fast to avoid medical claim
27th July 2007
Northern Ireland's largest hospital may have avoided a glut of medical negligence claims after it shut its intensive care unit for thorough cleansing.A bacterial infection was detected in two patients,... Read more
Corporate Manslaughter Bill to be a reality
26th July 2007
After April 2008, amendments to the Corporate Manslaughter Bill are likely to become law if it gains Royal Assent after the government finally agreed to extend its scope.From that date,... Read more
Illegal landlord smoked out
26th July 2007
Hamish Howitt will be the first landlord to involve solicitors in the smoking ban across Britain and Northern Ireland as it was found that the consumption of tobacco occurred on... Read more
Compensation awarded for hearing damage
25th July 2007
While employers in Britain and Northern Ireland have been warned recently of the health and safety implications of loud noises in the workplace, a man has been awarded compensation after... Read more
Apil says PI reforms should be fair to victims
24th July 2007
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (Apil) has said that although some of the government's ideas for personal injury (PI) reforms are commendable, legislation should not compromise the rights of... Read more
Firm fined over unsafe forklifts
23rd July 2007
Following two workplace accidents caused by poorly managed forklift trucks, Norlec Engineering has been ordered to pay £20,000 for failing to protect its employees.Both Stephen Hewitt and Ian Hustings were... Read more
Sex discrimination case thrown out
16th July 2007
Investment bank BNP Paribas has been vindicated after a working mother attempted to sue the company for sex discrimination and victimization after she was dismissed. Katharina Tofeji claimed she had... Read more
Big bosses disagree with equality law
16th July 2007
The majority of senior executives do not want women to be paid the same salary as men, a new poll has revealed. Despite legislation meaning that women in Britain and... Read more
Meningitis mistake costs a life
13th July 2007
The family of a 17-year-old girl is suing the NHS 24 helpline after a nurse advised her to take paracetamol, when she actually had meningitis, which consequently resulted her death.... Read more
Meningitis mistake costs a life
13th July 2007
The family of a 17-year-old girl is suing the NHS 24 helpline after a nurse advised her to take paracetamol, when she actually had meningitis, which consequently resulted her death.... Read more
Lack of black solicitors in UK law firms
12th July 2007
Only 19 per cent of major law firms in the UK have black partners, according to the Black Solicitors Network's (BSN) diversity league table for 2007. The Lawyer reports that... Read more
PI may rise for summer sports
12th July 2007
Personal injury (PI) solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland may have to deal with an increased number of cases this summer, as research has shown that the number of accidents... Read more
Lack of black solicitors in UK law firms
12th July 2007
Only 19 per cent of major law firms in the UK have black partners, according to the Black Solicitors Network's (BSN) diversity league table for 2007. The Lawyer reports that... Read more
PI may rise for summer sports
12th July 2007
Personal injury (PI) solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland may have to deal with an increased number of cases this summer, as research has shown that the number of accidents... Read more
Compensation for pregnancy dismissal
11th July 2007
An assistant manageress of a hotel in Perthshire has won £8,184 compensation for sex discrimination after being fired for being pregnant. An Edinburgh employment tribunal heard that Tracey Lamond... Read more
Quinn wins dermatitis compensation
11th July 2007
James Quinn has won an undisclosed amount of compensation after solicitors negotiated a settlement with his former employers for a work-related dermatitis claim. Mr Quinn, a machine driver for Mone... Read more
Compensation for pregnancy dismissal
11th July 2007
An assistant manageress of a hotel in Perthshire has won £8,184 compensation for sex discrimination after being fired for being pregnant. An Edinburgh employment tribunal heard that Tracey Lamond... Read more
New age discrimination law to be tested
10th July 2007
Unless solicitors can resolve the case at the last minute, the first claim of age discrimination could come to court since new laws were passed in October. Peter Bloxham is... Read more
Welsh women in equal pay campaign
9th July 2007
Unison, Wales' biggest trade union, is in talks with solicitors about taking legal action on local councils after it found that thousands of women working in the public sector are... Read more
Seatbelt dodger retains compensation
4th July 2007
A man from East Yorkshire has been told he will receive most of his compensation claim for a road traffic accident, which left him paralysed, even though he was not... Read more
Ten PSNI cases thrown out of court
4th July 2007
Mr Justice Patrick Coghlin has thrown out claims from all ten of the main complainants in the McClurg case against the Police Authority for Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Chief... Read more
Road traffic accidents driven down
3rd July 2007
Solicitors will hopefully see fewer cases of clients having to claim compensation for road traffic injuries, as the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that the number of road traffic... Read more
Minister says workers dying needlessly
2nd July 2007
North Down MLA Leslie Cree has appealed to the minister for Enterprise Trade and Investment to invest more in ensuring that construction workers are aware of safety precautions.Mr Cree said... Read more
£100 million compensation case to be decided
2nd July 2007
After 5,000 police officers in Northern Ireland have claimed that they suffered stress in the workplace during Northern Ireland's turbulent years, a high court judge will rule whether they have... Read more
Hospital settles out of court for baby death
28th June 2007
Wythenshawe Hospital has agreed to settle financially with a family's solicitors to avoid a medical negligence case being dragged through the courts.After premature baby Clarke Jackson died following an emergency... Read more
Mesothelioma victim awarded compensation
27th June 2007
Ken McDonald of Barrow has won £102,500 in compensation after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, which he developed from being exposed to asbestos in the workplace.The 67-year-old, who was a former... Read more
Middle classes 'admit petty' crimes
25th June 2007
While solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland often have to deal with cases where a tradesman has been negligent or where a business has been found wanting, they may not... Read more
AvMA aims to get justice for Scotland
25th June 2007
Patients' charity Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) has announced that it is holding its annual conference in Glasgow this year, as it launches a campaign to improve access to justice... Read more
False CV sackings could be unlawful
25th June 2007
Although last week Patrick Imbardelli, chief executive of Intercontinental Hotels' Asia Pacific Region resigned after his employers found he had lied on his CV, solicitors warn that firing someone for... Read more
NI inquest hears of faulty forklift
21st June 2007
On the second day of an inquest into the death of a man in Northern Ireland, the court has heard that the forklift truck that claimed the 59-year-old's life had... Read more
Landmark ruling for road accident victims
20th June 2007
The High Court has allowed a 17-year-old to claim against the Department of Transport (DoT) for a road traffic accident for which the driver responsible could not be traced.The new... Read more
20-year fight for medical negligence ends
20th June 2007
Although solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland do see cases of medical negligence, it is very rare that they have to deal with a case lasting 20 years.Yet, finally a... Read more
Hearing over first day of work death
20th June 2007
Two representatives from the construction industry have appeared in court to answer health and safety charges after a 17-year-old from Northern Ireland was killed in an accident on his first... Read more
Companies should be firm on smoking ban
19th June 2007
Solicitors have warned that some employers who try to accommodate smokers by providing shelters outside for staff could be breaking the law if they are not careful with the construction... Read more
Cadbury pleads guilty to salmonella charges
18th June 2007
Cadbury Schweppes faces huge fines and compensation payouts after pleading guilty to food hygiene breaches that led to over 30 people falling ill last year, alleging that they had become... Read more
UK employers evade European accusations
18th June 2007
Solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland will have noted the news that the UK government has successfully fought off a legal challenge brought by the European Commission (EC) over health... Read more
PSNI fined £30,000 for safety negligence
18th June 2007
Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde's office has been fined £30,000 after a 28-year-old man was crushed to death by the gates of a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) station.Ciaran... Read more
Apprentice questions inappropriate
15th June 2007
Solicitors have pointed out that if employers made the same comments as Sir Alan Sugar does to potential employees in TV's The Apprentice, they could face charges of discrimination.Tony Bourne,... Read more
Firm fined after hand injury
15th June 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a warning to businesses to ensure that health and safety is assured after a firm was fined for breaches when a worker's... Read more
Top firms to tackle worker exploitation
14th June 2007
Land Securities, Serco and Jaeger are among the firms who have agreed to join the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to try to tackle the problem of exploitation of employees.Some of... Read more
Minister pledges support for the disabled
14th June 2007
Disabled people in Britain and Northern Ireland may have to visit the solicitors less often for discrimination cases, if the pledges of a government minister come to fruition.Employment and learning... Read more
Forklift truck warning for employers
13th June 2007
Employers have been reminded about the dangers of working with forklift trucks following a serious injury to one worker in Berwick.The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has urged employers in... Read more
£65,000 for health & safety breach
12th June 2007
Space 4 Limited, a new-build home manufacturer, has picked up a £65,000 fine for failing to protect workers from automated machineryAdditional costs of £60,000 were added to the case, which... Read more
In hot water over bricks and mortar
8th June 2007
Howard Kennedy solicitors is facing a professional negligence claim after its property department allegedly misinformed Secured Property Finance (SPF) about commercial property loans.The £1.7 million negligence claim was filed in... Read more
HIV drug recalled after cancer risk
7th June 2007
Solicitors specialising in prescription drug poisoning will be monitoring the breaking news that an anti-retroviral drug has been recalled after batches were found to contain a potentially carcinogenic substance.People in... Read more
'Dodgy' ladders to be ditched
6th June 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced that it will use a 'ladder exchange' scheme to replace 4,000 'dodgy' ladders from workplaces across Britain and Northern Ireland.This news could... Read more
Churches fight new gay rights laws
5th June 2007
Religious institutions in Northern Ireland are in the process of arguing in the High Court in Belfast that the new Sexual Orientation Regulations (Sors) breach their human rights.The new laws... Read more
More laws than ever during Blair years
4th June 2007
Solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland will have had their work cut out for them over the past decade as statistics show that Tony Blair has passed a record number... Read more
Quiet music to the ears
1st June 2007
Managers of orchestras in Britain and Northern Ireland may face trips to the solicitors for harming the health of orchestra employees if they do not comply with new EU regulations... Read more
Agency workers unsure of their rights
31st May 2007
Temporary workers in Britain and Northern Ireland are unsure of whether to approach their solicitors when incidents occur in the workplace, as research reveals that they are unsure of their... Read more
Bereavement compensation 'not enough'
30th May 2007
The amount of compensation people in Britain and Northern Ireland receive upon the death of a partner could be too low, according to new research.A study produced by the University... Read more
DWP appeals to employers to prioritise the disabled
25th May 2007
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) minister, Lord McKenzie, has called on employers to take responsibility to help disabled people achieve social inclusion.He appealed for managers to ensure the... Read more
Lifesaver receives payout for sacking
25th May 2007
A Citizens Advice Bureau worker has received £18,000 compensation for unfair dismissal after she was sacked for breaching confidentiality rules, even though her actions led to a life being saved.Terri... Read more
Drug giant Glaxo may face legal claims
24th May 2007
Although it is fairly rare for solicitors in Northern Ireland to have to deal with cases of prescription drugs harming patients, GlaxoSmithKline could face legal claims from Americans over its... Read more
Keira Knightley accepts £3,000 for libel over anorexia
24th May 2007
Actress Keira Knightley has accepted a £3,000 settlement from the Daily Mail for libellous claims in the newspaper that said she was hiding an eating disorder.Ms Knightley filed the libel... Read more
Gay nurses win record discrimination payout
24th May 2007
Two psychiatric nurses have been awarded a six-figure compensation payout after a tribunal found that they had been treated unfairly because they were lesbians.Barchester healthcare has been ordered to pay... Read more
PSNI cleared of rave injury claim
23rd May 2007
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been cleared of causing injuries to a 31-year-old partygoer after officers infiltrated an illegal rave.Paul Bradley was left with brain damage and... Read more
Former mayor fined for press punch
23rd May 2007
Desmond Stewart, a former DUP mayor of Coleraine, has been fined £300 after punching a Press Association photographer last October.Mr Stewart was told by Antrim Magistrates Court that he would... Read more
Daily Mail libel battle begins
22nd May 2007
Journalist Rebecca Hardy appears to be in hot water as former TV executive Mike Hollingsworth's High Court libel case kicks off against the Daily Mail after Ms Hardy alleged that... Read more
Smoking ban may involve legal implications
22nd May 2007
The smoking ban in Northern Ireland may lead to solicitors seeing fewer claims for smoke-related illnesses in employees, but recent commentary has not fully addressed wider implications for employers, according... Read more
Claimants would do better to settle with solicitors
22nd May 2007
Astronomical court costs in recent cases have led law experts to advocate the use of solicitors as a cheaper way to sort out legal disputes.After a judgment in April 2006... Read more
Solicitors report more mesothelioma
21st May 2007
The British Mesothelioma Register's statistics show that mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure, is on the rise. Mesothelioma deaths have risen from 153 in 1968, to 1969 in 2004,... Read more
Businesses warned to insure against Corporate Manslaughter Bill
21st May 2007
Businesses should be aware that they face big bills and trips to the solicitors if they do not prepare for the introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter Bill.The bill should be... Read more
TfL admits flaw in road safety
18th May 2007
A widower has forced Transport for London (TfL) to admit that the accident which claimed the life of his wife occurred on a pedestrian crossing which did not comply with... Read more
Epidemic of epilepsy discrimination
18th May 2007
Charity Epilepsy Action has accused employers of continuing to discriminate against people with epileptic conditions, by either not employing them or treating them less favourably than other workers while in... Read more
Schools, contractors and councils warned of asbestos risk
17th May 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has found it necessary to alert local authorities, schools and contractors to the dangers of disturbing asbestos, following a case involving all three groups... Read more
PSNI to promote women PCs
17th May 2007
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is holding a seminar to promote the profile of females in the police force, the Belfast Telegraph reports.Women In Policing, which will be... Read more
Councils face disability rap
16th May 2007
Five councils are set to face legal action after failing to comply with the regulations on disability equality.The action against the councils comes after the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) issued... Read more
Directors urged to tackle health and safety
16th May 2007
Company directors in Britain and Northern Ireland have been urged to take the lead on improving health and safety standards in their companies.Over 300 senior personnel from some of Britain... Read more
EU risks food poisoning health
15th May 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland could see a rise in the number of claims against food outlets if the European Union's plans to relax hygiene legislation for smaller establishments are passed.The... Read more
DJ war ends in settlement
15th May 2007
A legal case between two rival radio stations in Northern Ireland has been negotiated by solicitors at the last minute, rather than face judgement by a jury.The battle began when... Read more
Lack of beds 'sparks baby bug'
15th May 2007
It has been claimed that a lack of beds at hospitals in Northern Ireland is resulting in overcrowding and the spread of a potentially deadly virus.The Belfast Telegraph reports that... Read more
Calls for drivers to stub it out
15th May 2007
As the public smoking ban prevents drivers from lighting up in corporate vehicles, road safety campaigners in Northern Ireland have called for the ban to be extended to public vehicles... Read more
Road safety Foster's priority
14th May 2007
New Northern Ireland environment minister Arlene Foster reacted to four road deaths in one day by saying that she would prioritise road safety.Ms Foster said: "We can't continue with the... Read more
Solicitors seeing more unusual cases
14th May 2007
Around two million people seek legal advice a year and although some cases will always be in a solicitor's daily remit, people are increasingly seeking advice for more unusual matters.According... Read more
No wilful negligence from trucker
11th May 2007
TNT Global has won its appeal against Denfleet International, which accused a subcontractor for the freight company of being wilful in shedding Denfleet's cargo of goods.The fact that TNT's lorry... Read more
Beware the builders
10th May 2007
Seven out of ten people across Britain and Northern Ireland have said they would prefer to get a professional in to make home improvements to their property, rather than take... Read more
HSE summit to highlight asbestos danger
9th May 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has felt it necessary to call the eighth summit of its kind to try to persuade the asbestos removal industry to shape up, as... Read more
Scots show the way for new smoking laws
8th May 2007
Since the new smoking ban took effect in Northern Ireland, bar managers have been complaining that they were finding it difficult to prepare by the deadline.However, it could be a... Read more
Both salaries and tribunals gather strength
4th May 2007
People in Northern Ireland have more wages to invest than previously yet the preponderance of employment tribunals has revealed an unfortunate trend towards employer unfairness.According to the latest salary survey... Read more
Employers tread carefully around the disabled
3rd May 2007
Employers are more than willing to employ people who are disabled, according to a new survey, but can be discouraged by the 'politically correct' language used to define disabilities.Remploy, which... Read more
NI women 'still waiting' for equality
3rd May 2007
Despite over 30 years of laws banning gender discrimination, solicitors in Northern Ireland will still encounter many cases where women have not been treated fairly, according to the University of... Read more
Car-sprayers suffer asthma risk
2nd May 2007
Occupational asthma affects 24 workers per 100,000 in the motor manufacturing industry, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which is issuing advice to firms on the occasion of... Read more
Prisoners claim £1 million of compensation
2nd May 2007
Over the past five years, prisoners in Northern Ireland have received over £1 million in compensation payouts, according to the BBC.Investigators found that £1,107,830 was paid out in compensation claims... Read more
Cushnahan takes NIO to tribunal
30th April 2007
John Cushnahan, a former head of the Alliance party, has taken the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) to an employment tribunal, after complaining that he was discriminated against.The case, which will... Read more
Threatened dinner ladies win compensation
27th April 2007
The House of Lords has ruled that a group of dinner ladies were threatened with job losses if they filed for gender discrimination charges.Originally, 500 dinner ladies from St Helens... Read more
Office workers suffer 'poor desk health'
26th April 2007
With 46 per cent of workers in Britain and Northern Ireland spending six or more hours in front of a computer everyday, millions are complaining of poor health, according to... Read more
Irish woman wins discrimination case
25th April 2007
Warwick University has been ordered to pay £35,000 in compensation after an employment tribunal ruled that it had failed to hire a potential employee purely because she was Irish, according... Read more
Increase in work deaths rattles HSE
16th April 2007
From April to September 2006, 124 work-related deaths were recorded by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in Britain, a 17 per cent increase on last year's fatalities if the... Read more
Firm is fined £2,500 after construction accident
11th April 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) issued a warning that construction firms should ensure proper safety measures after a Lancashire worker was awarded costs after falling through a roof.Steven Davieson... Read more
NI firms told to protect staff from smoke
10th April 2007
Bosses of firms in Northern Ireland have received a reminder of duties to protect employees and customers ahead of the smoking ban, which is due to be introduced on April... Read more
Builders boost employment figures
28th March 2007
The latest Quarterly Employment Survey has shown that Northern Ireland has a record-breaking number of jobs, with increases in people taking up construction employment bolstering figures.The survey estimated that 708,880... Read more
Increase in personal injuries awards
15th March 2007
It has been reported that there has been a considerable rise in the amount of money paid out in personal injury cases in recent years.According to figures released by the... Read more
Fast track plans for asbestos-cancer
15th March 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland are set to see major changes in the way in which claims surrounding the contracting of cancer from asbestos.The UK government is looking to change the... Read more
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