Category Archives: Legal
Proposed new changes to the Fatal Accidents Act.
The Ministry of Justice announced today (1.7.09 ) that “Children under 18 left behind following the death of a parent through negligence will be able to claim additional compensation under proposed legislation……. Changes to the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 will … Continue reading
Posted in Accident at Work, Child Accident Claim, General information, Legal
Tagged personal injuy law, training
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Miners Knee to be included in the Industrial Injuries Disability Scheme.
The Department of Work and Pensions has announced that osteoarthritis of the knee in coal miners will be added to the industrial injuries disability benefit scheme. The changes will take effect on 13 July 2009. The Association of Personal Injury … Continue reading
Posted in Chit Chat, General information, Legal, Uncategorized
Tagged Miners welfare Benefits
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Representation by Remote – Further Reason to Stay Local?
From 6.4.09 in personal injury claims where the claimed value is above £1000 but not £25,000 will (unless there are other relevant factors) fall to be allocated to the fast track proceedure. With this in mind this is what the President of … Continue reading