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Last week the Government began a £1.2 million campaign aimed at highlighting the dangers of drink-driving in the run up to Christmas. Figures show that 430 people were killed on our roads last year because of drink-driving. In addition, the Government announced a review of the current... read more

I was interested to read in this morning's Metro newspaper that although cycling may be good for your waistline and the planet the risks far outweigh car travel. A report from the University of Surrey reveals that for every 100 injuries a year to car occupants, there are at least 68 injuries... read more

Following on from my last blog on the failings of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) voluntary tracing system this is the actual DWP report which shows how terrible the system really is.   read more

Denise Harris, former client of Pannone LLP personal injury department was inspired to write a book about her near death experience following a serious road traffic accident. Denise was mowed down by a drunk driver, she  suffered a brain injury and orthopaedic fractures and spent 6 weeks in... read more

I am writing after being contacted by a group of holiday makers who have recently stayed at the all inclusive Club Mira Luna Hotel in Turkey. They have returned from the hotel having suffered with a serious gastrointestinal illness that has ruined their summer holiday. Our clients report... read more

Readers of my blog interested in the campaign led by Asbestos Victims Support Groups and APIL amongst others to establish an insurance fund of last resort for victims of asbestos related diseases such as mesothelioma should listen to this episode of the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme from minute... read more

Britain has the largest police DNA database in the world. A report out this week suggests that the police are routinely arresting people so that their DNA profiles can be added to the national database. The report by an independent government advisory body, the Human Genetics Commission,... read more

Just a quick update regarding my blog on 13th October 2009 in respect of illness and sickness at the Riu Funana / Club Hotel Riu Garopa in Cape Verde. It appears that rather than having been resolved, the problem of guests suffering stomach problems continues. We are still receiving enquiries... read more

Reading this could save your life because its National Road Safety week. The theme this year is "Not a Drag, Not a Drop." The breathalyser was introduced in 1967 the first road side check of alcohol levels  . That was over 40 ago  and still one in six deaths on the road... read more

I am reading reports of British tourists complaining of contracting sickness and diarrhoea symptoms consistent with food poisoning at the Bali Tropic Resort and Spa, Tanjung Benoa, Bali, Indonesia.  This all-inclusive resort is popular with UK travellers. Holidaymakers returning report... read more