Sports Injury Victim Wins Compensation Against Her Opponent

London Underground Asbestos Concerns Highlight Ongoing Workplace Risks New concerns about asbestos management on the London Underground have highlighted why protecting workers from exposure remains important, even decades after the material was banned in the UK. Documents reported by The Guardian suggest that some London Underground workers may have carried

If you have had an accident in a public place, there could be several people or organisations who might be legally responsible. How you were injured and where, will determine who may be liable. For example, if you were walking down a public street and tripped on a piece of

£223,500 Compensation for Former British Coal Board Plumber Diagnosed with Mesothelioma Bridge McFarland LLP’s specialist asbestos and personal injury solicitors have secured £223,500 in compensation for a former British Coal Board plumber who was diagnosed with mesothelioma following exposure to asbestos at work. The asbestos compensation claim was settled within

What Happens If You’re Partly at Fault for an Accident? If you are partly at fault for an accident, it does not stop you from making a compensation claim, although the compensation you receive will be reduced. The reduction will be based on the share of responsibility you take for

Can You Claim Compensation for Psychological Injuries?     A traumatic event, like an accident at work or a road traffic accident, can often cause psychological effects. These might be less immediately obvious than physical injuries, but they can have a profound impact on the quality of life of those

Bridge McFarland LLP has secured £225,000 compensation for a 79-year-old client who suffered serious leg injuries after being struck by a forklift truck whilst at work. Our client was working as an HGV driver and loading his wagon in preparation for deliveries when, without warning, another employee driving a forklift

If you are involved in a road traffic accident, as a driver, a pedestrian, a cyclist or motorbike rider, it can be a life-changing situation in many different ways. There is a road traffic accident that kills or seriously injures someone on UK roads every seventeen minutes, according to the

In this blog, our personal injury team looks at the importance of seeking professional support when making a personal injury claim for compliance.

For some time now, workplace safety and health organisations in the UK and abroad have been raising awareness of the significant health risks of silica dust exposure, particularly the dangers of working with artificial stone and the risk of developing silicosis.

If you have been injured in an accident and are considering making a personal injury claim, one of the first questions you may ask is: “how much compensation am I entitled to?”