I found the whole process very easy - everything was fully explained and the staff was excellent. I was extremely impressed with Deborah Blackmore. I found her very professional and approachable. It was an absolute pleasure to deal with her and I would recommend her in the future.
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News
What Happens when Skiing Goes Wrong
Tue 31st Jan 2012
Snow sports are increasingly popular among British tourists, who travel to countries including France, Italy and the US every year in search of winter adventures. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to hear of British skiers and snowboarders who have sustained injuries after colliding with foreign tourists or even an inanimate object. Indeed, two recent cases in Europe have resulted in ski resorts having to make substantial payouts to injured skiers. These claims have been successful due to the poor upkeep of ski facilities which have resulted in skiers colliding with a concrete post and rocks, sustaining serious trauma.
Costa Cruises offers compensation to passengers following the Costa Concordia disaster
Fri 27th Jan 2012
In breaking news it has been revealed that Costa Cruises, the company that owns the ill-fated cruise liner the Concordia, has offered passengers 11,000 euros (£9,000) each in compensation.
Blogs
Bizarre travel insurance claims
Wed 8th Feb 2012
I loved the entertaining list of bizarre travel insurance claims compiled by web based travel insurance provider TopDog Insurance. My favourite five bizarre claims were:
Council found responsible for a hole in a grass verge despite a lack of photographs or measurements
Tue 7th Feb 2012
If a client comes to me wishing to bring a claim for personal injury following a trip or fall I always ask for photographs of the defect. If photographs are not available it may mean that I am unable to pursue the claim.
Case studies
Blake Lapthorn secures settlement for client in clinical negligence claim against Queen Elizabeth King's Lynn Hospitals NHS Trust
Blake Lapthorn's Clinical Negligence team has agreed settlement of a claim on behalf of Mr H, who sustained significantly debilitating injuries following spinal surgery in 2007, in the sum of £400,000.
- When in Rome, do as the Romans do: a list of bizarre #travel #insurance claims: http://bit.ly/wjxJkm #holidays
- Council found responsible for a hole in a grass verge despite a lack of photographs or measurements http://bit.ly/ycgkuf #personalinjury
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