by Russell Worth | Dec 2, 2013 | Accident at Work, Accident Claims, News
A roofing company in Driffield has been fined nearly £10,000 after a worker suffered a fractured skull just weeks after starting at the company. The young worker, who has asked not to be named, was 20 years old when the incident occurred in September 2011. He had...
by Russell Worth | Nov 28, 2013 | Accident Claims, News
In a landmark judgment released this morning the Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal by lawyers representing ex-minister Andrew Mitchell in his libel action against The Sun’s “plebgate” story. The Master of the Rolls Lord Dyson said a “major setback” to the culture...
by Russell Worth | Nov 28, 2013 | Accident Claims, Industrial Disease, News
A man from Scunthorpe died as a result of asbestos exposure, an inquest has heard. 79-year-old George Altoft was employed by British Steel and worked as a pitman at the old melting shop. Before he died, he gave a statement recalling details of the exposure, which said...
by Russell Worth | Nov 27, 2013 | Accident Claims, Downloads, Industrial Disease, News
Dermatitis is a skin condition which is often painful and uncomfortable. Showing up as red, dry, itchy skin, it usually affects the hands, but can affect other areas of skin as well. There are two types of dermatitis: contact dermatitis and allergic dermatitis....
by Russell Worth | Nov 18, 2013 | Accident Claims, News, Personal Injury
This year’s Road Safety Week kicks off today (18th November). The initiative, led by road safety charity Brake, is the biggest road safety event in the UK, and Russell Worth solicitors is pledging our support for the campaign to help raise awareness of road traffic...
