I was very satisfied with the service and the outcome and was kept up to date with progress throughout the claim.

Mrs C, Oxford

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State of Knowledge Defence in Mesothelioma cases following Baker v Quantum Clothing Limited (2011)

Mon 28th Nov 2011

Mesothelioma claims are on the increase and indeed are predicted to peak in 2016. However, there have been a couple of recent decisions in Mesothelioma cases this year which may signal an ebb in the pro claimant position the courts had been seen to be championing for individuals seeking compensation for this terrible diagnosis.

Skyjet UK ceases trading as confusion continues over the plight of passengers held to ransom by Comtel Air

Fri 18th Nov 2011

Yesterday, Astonbury Ltd (trading as Skyjet UK) announced it had ceased trading. The Essex based tour operator is reported to have sold a number of seats on flights with the troubled Comtel Air whose flight from Amritsar to Birmingham was grounded at Vienna airport earlier this week.

How to Claim if Injured by Fireworks

Mon 14th Nov 2011

Fireworks have been around since the 7th century, having been invented in China. They are used to celebrate important events and festivals, to bring a bit of magic to proceedings.

Our blclaims teams have been highly commended in Chambers 2012 survey

Wed 2nd Nov 2011

The Blake Lapthorn blclaims teams have been ranked in the top tiers in this year's Chambers survey. The survey regards the department's teams across the Thames Valley, South East and Hampshire. The firm as a whole, has also performed strongly again in the survey's rankings, released last week.

Reversing Accidents

Wed 2nd Nov 2011

In accordance with the Governments Health and Safety figures, nearly a quarter of all deaths involving vehicles at work are caused by reversing and many other reversing accidents cause costly damage to vehicles, equipment and premises.