Blake Lapthorn was very good and dealt with everything for me. I would recommend them to anyone who is seeking help for a clinical negligence claim. I was given alot of advice and they were more than helpful in every way possible. It was a pleasure to work with John White and Gemma Bailey.

Mr W, Manchester

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Christmas Shopping

Wed 30th Nov 2011

Its that time of year again when everyone is embarking on their Christmas shopping, rushing about trying to get everything done and pick up the bargains. The roads are busier and the car parks are full, we all get stressed and our tempers flare up when we least expect it.

Top tips for a safe ski season - even if it may be starved of snow..!

Mon 28th Nov 2011

Those planning to head to the pistes this Christmas will need to pick their destination carefully if they haven't already booked according to The Telegraph.

Cyclists - Do you need insurance?

Mon 28th Nov 2011

Report from the BBC that cyclists are being urged to purchase compulsory insurance to protect them should they be the victim of or the cause of an accident.

The Continued Dangers of Potholes

Fri 25th Nov 2011

I have previously blogged on the dangers of potholes and the accidents they can cause. I was therefore sad to read of the death of Margaret Nicholl, who was killed when she was thrown from her bike after hitting a pothole on the road in Shepton Montague, Somerset.

Will holidays sold by airlines fall under the Government's ATOL reforms?

Fri 25th Nov 2011

The travel industry website Travelmole.com has reported on the possibility the ATOL reforms will bring airlines into the financial protection scheme.

Study on British self-perceptions and how other EU countries view Great Britain

Fri 25th Nov 2011

I found this Infographic very interesting. It is based on a Guardian newspaper's poll examining what the British think about themselves and how Great Britain is perceived within other EU nations, namely France, Poland, Spain and Germany.

Staircase handrails at work - what is suitable and sufficient under The Workplace ( Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

Fri 25th Nov 2011

I was interested to read the decision given by the Court of Appeal in the case of Broadfield v Meyrick Estate Management Limited.

Rear shunt on Dual Carriageway - Claimant also to blame

Thu 24th Nov 2011

In the recent case of Ali v D'Brass (2011) the Claimant and Defendant were driving along a dual carriageway and were both travelling about between 35 to 40mph. The Defendant was approximately half a car-length behind the Claimant when the Claimant applied his brakes sharply and the Defendant collided into the rear of the Claimant's car.

Should Smoking be Banned in Cars?

Thu 24th Nov 2011

I have recently read an article in the Telegraph which states that smoking in private cars should be banned to protect children and the elderly.

Update on Comtel Air

Thu 24th Nov 2011

As the blogs written by my colleague Chris Deacon have confirmed (see here and here) Comtel Air has recently been involved in an unbelievable situation where passengers were held to ransom before being allowed to travel to Birmingham.