Thank you seems too small a phrase for all of your hard work and dogged determination to achieve the outcome we desired. We were always treated with utmost care and respect, and made to feel that our problems were real and our needs were important. John White and Gemma Bailey were extremely professional yet completely approachable. We would have no hesitation in recommending Blake Lapthorn to our acquaintances should the need arise, and we will certainly consider calling on you for any other services that you provide.

Mr H, Cambridge

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Consumer Insurance Bill introduced to Parliament

Wed 25th May 2011

On 16 May 2011 a new Bill was introduced to Parliament via the route for uncontroversial Law Commission Bills. It will change how travel and/or home insurers (and life insurance providers!) enter into contracts and what pre-contractual information they will require from consumers entering into the insurance contract.

Inquest of Clinical Negligence client of Blake Lapthorn

Wed 25th May 2011

On Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 May 2011 the Coroner’s inquest will take place in Gloucester City Council Chamber, heard by HM Assistant Deputy Coroner, Ms Katy Skerrett, Circuit Judge, to investigate the circumstances of the death of the late Mrs Emilia Wiercioch who died at the age of 82 years.

Iceland erupts again – air passenger rights on flight cancellations or delays

Mon 23rd May 2011

The predictions have come true. They said the Icelandic ash cloud would return and it appears it has, although this time the trouble is being caused by the Grimsvotn volcano, located in the South East of Iceland.

Occupiers Liability Update

Thu 19th May 2011

In a recent case Furmedge & Collings & Campbell –v- Chester-le-Street District Council & Brouhaha International Ltd & Maurice Agis the High Court was asked to apportion damages between the Defendants.

The Claim concerned an inflatable artwork, similar to a bouncy castle. It was a substantial inflatable PVC structure called Dreamspace V which had been designed by Maurice Agis. The structure measured 50 metres x 50 metres and was 5 metres high. It comprised a number of ovoid colour space units which were inter-connected.

Blake Lapthorn client clinical negligence Inquest

Mon 16th May 2011

On Tuesday 17 May 2011 the first stage of the inquest into the death of Katelyn Seers will take place before HM Coroner for East Somerset, Mr Tony Williams. The hearing will take place in Wells Town Hall.

Gosport War Memorial Inquest – update from Blake Lapthorn

Mon 16th May 2011

On Thursday 12 May 2011 a pre-inquest hearing took place in the Guildhall before HM Coroner for Portsmouth, Mr David Horsley. The hearing considered the case of Mrs Gladys Richards (deceased) who died at the Gosport War Memorial hospital in August 1998 whilst under the care of Dr Jane Barton.

Depression following Brain Injury

Fri 13th May 2011

Depression is a common consequence following traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is more than feeling sad which is natural for someone to feel if their life has been disrupted.

What damages are newly weds entitled to when their honeymoon descends into disaster?

Thu 12th May 2011

It was perhaps inevitable that the closely guarded secret of Kate and Wills' honeymoon destination would quickly become public knowledge. We now know they will spend their honeymoon in the Seychelles, the well known paradise set in the Indian Ocean. No doubt the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will have a weighty entourage (whether they are clearly visible to the couple or not) making every effort imaginable to ensure their married life gets off to an idyllic start.

Company fined £120,000 following fall from height

Wed 11th May 2011

Stanska Rashleigh Weatherfoil Ltd, was successfully prosecuted by the HSE and fined £120,000 and ordered to pay almost £82,000 costs, following an accident in Hartlepool when an employee was knocked out of a scissor lift and fell 8 metres. The employee suffered spinal injuries.

Occupiers liability claims

Wed 11th May 2011

You may be surprised to know that a householder can be liable to pay damages where visitors and even trespassers to their property suffer injuries. These claims are governed by the two Occupiers Liability Acts of 1957 and 1984.