At Blake Lapthorn we want to understand what visitors to our website are browsing to ensure that we continue to produce content that is interesting and of value. We do this using 'cookies', which collect data in an anonymous form and do not contain any sensitive information. Without certain cookies, some parts of this site may not work. Find out more about cookies and how to manage them.

Should you continue to browse our website, we will assume that you have consented to the use of cookies in accordance with our cookies policy unless you choose to disable the cookies.

Lauren Haas was very good keeping me up to date with the claim progression and was very approachable. Thank you.

Mr Adams

Blog

Showing posts created in May 2012, Show all

This is one risk it's not worth taking this summer...

According to specialist insurer Hiscox, British holidaymakers are taking unnecessary risks when it comes to their travel insurance arrangements. 

Alcohol Sensors in Cars!

I read this morning on the BBC website that Professor David Nutt a former Government chief drugs adviser told the BBC that to cut drink-related road deaths and injuries, alcohol sensors should be in every car and motorists would have to breathe into the device before starting their car to test they are not over the limit. 

Military Personnel - A breed apart

Yesterday I attended a military conference hosted by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and arranged by my colleague Grant Evatt.

Going Greek this summer?

The economic and political situation in Greece is not getting any better.  With an interim government trying to hold together some semblance of normality and fresh elections planned for 17 June, it will be some time yet before firm plans are made for the country's economic future.  At the same time, many UK holidaymakers will be thinking of booking their summer holiday to Greece, many will have already placed that booking and many will already be out there basking in the sun while Europe and the Euro's economic woes continue.

Victims of Terrorism Overseas Compensation scheme

I was interested to read that the Government has recently opened a scheme to make ex gratia payments to victims of overseas terrorism. 

Our Roads are Melting!!

I have been known in the past to blog about pot holes in the road, now I have a whole new angle, melting roads! 

Horse Riders Beware: Even the Most Dependable and Placid Horse can Act out of Character with no Warning at All

It was upsetting to read again of the death of the ex-Southampton grandmother killed in a horse riding accident in 2010, following the report of the outcome of the inquest.

Verdict in the inquest of Gary Lovett

I attended the Coroner's Court in Southampton with Mr and Mrs Lovett on 28th May to hear the verdict following the inquest in to the death of their son Gary on December 26th 2010. This was the culmination of a four day inquest.   

"Silk" on BBC - What is a QC (Queen's Counsel)?

You like me may be a fan of the series Silk the legal court room drama on BBC currently on a Tuesday night. It follows the career and cases of a criminal Barrister Martha Costello who at the start of this series achieved her objective to become a QC.

Top tips to help beat the heat

Having spent 8 hours sizzling on Bournemouth beach last Saturday (and I have the tan to prove it if you can call this a tan as I look more like a red apache), it is with interest that I read this article giving tips to help beat the heat.

Would you like us to call you back?

Call us between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, or use the enquiry form outside office hours

Or call us on 0844 620 6600

Personal Injury - Clinical Negligence - Claims Abroad

Personal Injury Lawyer - Blake Lapthorn