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In America 14 states have passed a law that requires motorists to leave a minimum gap of 3 ft when passing a cyclist. The prospect of a similar law here is being raised by various cycling groups. I am usually sceptical about most things that we import from the US but feel it is worth... read more

I thought blog readers might be interested in an article in the Sunday Mercury about a successful accident at work case of mine that has recently settled for £45000. If you or a member of your family has suffered an accident at work, call our litigation solicitors on 0800 0384 384 during... read more

On 12th November 2009 I along with Patrick Walsh, Pauline Chandler and Alicia Rendell of Pannone LLP attended the Greater Manchester Asbestos Victims Support Group seminar which had the aim of discussing palliative care provision in Greater Manchester. The seminar was attended by victims of... read more

It is about this time of year, when the trees are bare and my gloves are first on, that I start to think ahead and plan for my next holiday. I have been scouring internet sites looking for deals and have been checking out reviews of several hotels online. Unfortunately I have read concerning... read more

Once again tales of ruined holidays emanate from what is becoming known as ‘The Septic Isle’.  With astonishing regularity the Dominican Republic ‘throws up’ outbreaks of sickness and diarrhoea amongst holidaymakers. We are receiving reports of holiday misery for many guests staying at... read more

Over the weekend I read at Sky News about the case of Jay Jones who was repeatedly hit with a carjack by a fellow three year old when they were left alone in the back of a car. His mother had applied for criminal injuries compensation on his behalf only for this to be twice rejected both upon... read more

I have been alerted to what appears to be a significant outbreak of illness affecting British holidaymakers at the Hotasa Hotel Samoa, Calas de Majorca, Majorca, Spain.  This 331 room all-inclusive hotel is popular with tourists from the UK. This food poisoning / gastric illness outbreak... read more

A 35 year old Blackburn man who was sexually abused by a teacher at a special school he was sent to in Broughton-in-Furness near Barrow in the 1970’s and 80’s, has received £10,000 in compensation from Lancashire County Council. Lancashire County Council owned and operated the school even... read more

I have been reading reports regarding a possible outbreak of gastric illness at the 516 room all-inclusive Houda Golf and Beach Club in Skanes, Tunisia.  This all-inclusive 250 room hotel is popular with UK travellers. Holidaymakers returning report symptoms consistent with food poisoning... read more

Certain hotels and resorts tend to come to my attention time and time again and little or nothing appears to be done by the hotel or Tour operator to alleviate the problems of guests becoming ill. One such place is the Jaz Mirabel Resort (Jaz Mirabel Beach / Jaz Mirabel Park) in Sharm El... read more