It is quite understandable that those diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease have other things on their minds than launching a compensation claim. However, as one High Court case illustrates, any delay in seeking legal advice can place the future of your loved ones in jeopardy if the worst happens. A plumber was diagnosed with mesothelioma, […]

Elderly people need support to stay living independently Families need help who are living in terrible housing conditions Men and women who are working for less than minimum wage need legal help People who have been unfairly dismissed or who are discriminated against at work need support People who suffer disability or illness and their […]

A good lawyer will not only give reliable and well-informed advice but will also bring professional negotiating skills to bear, as was illustrated by a case in which a seriously injured road accident victim won the right to substantial compensation despite claims that he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time. The teenager suffered […]

A cancer survivor who held a doctor responsible for years of unnecessary suffering has been awarded an interim payment of £100,000 to enable her to meet vital care needs until her full award can be assessed. The former solicitor and mother of four has undergone extensive, distressing and debilitating treatment since being diagnosed with liver […]

A factory worker has secured compensation after an accident at work caused permanent damage to his hearing. The 54-year-old man was working on a factory production line when the accident happened. There were height restrictions in that part of the factory and he hit his head on a steel conveyor belt that was only five […]

Asbestos exposure carries with it a dreadful legacy that can stretch decades into the future – but it is important to remember that the passage of years need not deprive you of your right to compensation. In one case, a widow whose husband died as a consequence of a lifetime spent working as a carpet […]