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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.

Two Defendants are held responsible and must each pay half the Victims' damages

Thu 26th Jan 2012

There has been a recent road traffic case in which two defendants were held responsible for an accident and ordered to pay equal amounts of compensation to the victims.

Ski operator Take Me Too (Ski) and sister company Take Me Too (the River) cease trading on 23 January 2012

Wed 25th Jan 2012

In breaking news, it has now been confirmed that tour operators Take Me Too (Ski) and Take Me Too (the River) have ceased trading following the collapse of parent company Merebeech Ltd.

Heading out on the piste? Here are some handy tips on how to stay safe and what to do in the event of a skiing accident

Wed 25th Jan 2012

Many parts of Europe have reported record levels of snow this year. If seasoned skiers or enthusiastic beginners haven’t booked their ski holiday yet, then with such great skiing conditions there could be a flood of last minute bookings. And with a flood of last minute bookings will come the inevitable personal injury and medical expenses claims.

Legalisation of Assisted Suicide

Fri 20th Jan 2012

It has recently been suggested by a Demos Commission chaired by Lord Falconer QC that assisted suicide could be offered to terminally ill people.

PIP Breast Implants

Wed 18th Jan 2012

We have recently received a number of enquiries regarding potential PIP implant claims. Having investigated this issue, we can confirm that our Clinical Negligence team will be happy to look into individual cases further.

World AIDS Day and AIDS Investment

Wed 18th Jan 2012

The United Nations and AIDS (UNAids) 2011 report has recently noted that globally the number of new HIV infections in 2010 was 21% down from the peak recorded in 1997. It is thought that the falls are largely due to access to treatment being more readily available.

Anarchy in the UK

Fri 13th Jan 2012

Yesterday, on the anniversary of my birth ('he's never 45?') with a day off from the office, I woke early to enjoy an early morning stroll along the River Itchen near my home as it serenely winds its way through and beyond the city of Winchester.

Costa Concordia runs aground off the coast of Italy

Mon 16th Jan 2012

News broke over the weekend that the cruise ship the Costa Concordia had run aground off the Coast of Italy on its way to the port of Civitavecchia, Rome.