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...
by Russell Worth | Nov 15, 2013 | Accident at Work, Injury at Work, News
A tissue manufacturer in Oldham has been fined £10,000 after a worker lost the tops of two fingers in some machinery. Rose Tissues Ltd processes and prints toilet paper and kitchen roll at its plant in Hollinwood, Greater Manchester. The firm was prosecuted by the...
by Russell Worth | Nov 13, 2013 | Cosmetic Surgery, Medical Negligence, News
This week an investigation from Channel 4’s Dispatches programme, called ‘Can you trust your surgeon?’, investigated the alleged negligent conduct of a breast cancer surgeon – Ian Paterson. The programme, broadcast on Monday 11th November looked into the...
