Professional Negligence
£7.65m payout in professional negligence case
13th April 2011
The High Court has ordered law firm Wragge & Co to pay £7.65million to their former client Amalgamated Metal Corporation (AMC) after finding them liable for professional negligence. ... Read more
U2 bassist sues band's financial controller for 'negligence'
16th June 2010
Adam Clayton, bassist with the rock band U2, is launching a High Court case against the 'financial mastermind' of the band Gaby Smyth for alleged negligence. The case is attracting... Read more
Increased negligence claims against Accounting firms
29th March 2010
Accounting firms are facing more professional negligence claims from investors who lost money in the credit crunch, and some solicitors are predicting that it is just the beginning of a... Read more
Northern Irish farmers seek compensation for livestock
23rd January 2009
Farmers in Northern Ireland will be making sure they have the number of a good solicitor handy in order to seek legal advice should the same fate befall them as... Read more
Solicitors' PI market 'is contracting'
8th September 2008
Professional indemnity (PI) insurance cover may be harder to find for solicitors, in light of recent market activity reported by the Law Gazette.The publication notes that around a fifth of... Read more
Security plans questioned
4th September 2008
Plans to increase security in Northern Ireland's prisons have been criticised following the seizure of a number of gangland weapons linked to a leading Dublin criminal who is currently incarcerated.... Read more
Work-related illness or injury 'affects 11.8 million'
15th July 2008
Injury or illness in the workplace has affected 11.8 million people in Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the last year, a new survey has found.The statistics, produced by YouGov... Read more
"Worrying situation" in workplace fire safety
24th June 2008
Not all businesses in Britain and Northern Ireland are fully protected under fire safety regulation, it has been revealed.Speaking to the Workplace Law Network, fire safety consultant Alan Cox said... Read more
"Zero tolerance" to hospital infections
10th June 2008
There has been "good progress" in Northern Ireland's fight against C difficile infections in hospital, the health minister has said.Michael McGimpsey commented that all five trusts have been working hard... Read more
Post-traumatic study due this month
9th June 2008
The 'world's largest' study on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is due to be published this month, Legal & Medical magazine reports.Moving Minds, a psychological services provider, told the publication that... Read more
Armed police 'fire guns by mistake'
2nd June 2008
The number of shots fired by officers by mistake is higher than those done on purpose, new investigations have revealed.Between January 2006 and March 2008 police in the UK opened... Read more
Maternity closure 'would put lives at risk'
30th May 2008
The NHS has been warned that closure of a Northern Ireland maternity unit would put mothers and babies at risk.Lagan Valley Hospital's maternity unit is set for closure, though health... Read more
RoSPA awards celebrate success in workplace safety
30th May 2008
A charity has held an awards ceremony recognising the achievements of firms in workplace safety.The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Awards are open to companies in Northern... Read more
Public liability insurance 'should be legal requirement'
22nd May 2008
Companies should be forced to take out public liability insurance, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba).Solicitors can represent their clients in mounting campaigns against a firm in case... Read more
Cutbacks 'could have major effect on Northern Ireland healthcare'
20th May 2008
Cutbacks in the amount of money spent on healthcare provided by the NHS in Northern Ireland could "have a major impact on the services [it offers]", according to a union... Read more
'Serious' setback for injured firefighters
16th May 2008
A High Court ruling on ill-health could have a serious effect on the pensions of retired firefighters, the general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has claimed.Matt Wrack told... Read more
Third of ambulances unfit for purpose
2nd May 2008
One in three ambulances in Northern Ireland have been found to be unfit for purpose because they are too old, according to the Department of Health.The BBC reports that figures... Read more
NI contractor fined for serious negligence
18th February 2008
Contractors in Belfast and Northern Ireland have been sent a stern message to take health and safety regulations seriously after a court ordered a hefty fine for a breach in... Read more
Brides in favour of contracts for bridesmaids
5th February 2008
While solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland are well versed in dissolving marriages where one partner has breached the contract, soon lawyers could see bridesmaids penalised for failing to fulfil... Read more
NI rugby fan wins libel damages
11th January 2008
Solicitors in Northern Ireland have won libel compensation for an Ulster rugby fan after newspapers claimed he had fought with Toulouse lock Trevor Brennan at a match in January 2007.Patrick... Read more
Education boards in massive legal payout
7th January 2008
The Department of Education and Northern Ireland's five education boards spent a massive amount on legal disputes last year, new figures show. According to the Belfast Telegraph, disregarding solicitors' fees,... Read more
Family questions hospital over mother's fractures
4th January 2008
Northern Ireland solicitors have accompanied the family of a pensioner to a hospital to ask how she sustained 34 fractures that were found after she died.On the first anniversary of... Read more
NI considers jail for chatty drivers
27th December 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland could see the number of cases of road traffic accidents fall if motorists in the province are put off using their mobile phone while driving by... Read more
Vet sued over lame horse
20th December 2007
Two equestrians from Northern Ireland have contacted their solicitors after they claim a vet breached her contract over a lame horse. Northern Ireland's event rider Jayne Doherty and her husband... Read more
HSE warns landlords on gas
13th December 2007
Landlords in Belfast and Northern Ireland may have to call in solicitors if they do not heed the latest warning on gas appliances from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).People... Read more
Businesses 'should document everything' to avoid claims
12th December 2007
Solicitors in Belfast and Northern Ireland may be able to defend more businesses against professional negligence claims if only firms documented all the advice they give.Northern Ireland solicitors are best... Read more
Extreme team building brought to an end
4th December 2007
Companies are set to be forced to end their extreme team bonding sessions with the introduction of new legislation into Britain and Northern Ireland. Solicitors could see claims being brought... Read more
PSNI pays out £9.5m in compensation
3rd December 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland have had to deal with eliciting more compensation from the police force per resident than anywhere else in the UK excluding London.According to the Times, solicitors... Read more
Pleural plaques compensation blocked
18th October 2007
People suffering from work-related pleural plaques in Northern Ireland are less likely to visit their solicitors to try to make a case for compensation, following a House of Lords ruling... Read more
Door firm forced to pay damages
2nd October 2007
A door firm has agreed to pay £5,350 in damages to a hospital worker after she was injured by a product that had not been fitted correctly.Workplace Law reports that... Read more
Compensation awarded for dental hell
25th September 2007
Legal action against dentists who have been negligent is increasing in Britain and Northern Ireland and a man from Bridgwater who £25,000 in compensation has sent out a warning to... Read more
Man snaps up photo shop compensation
21st September 2007
A man confined to a wheelchair has accepted compensation from Jessops, the photographic shop which operates across Britain and Northern Ireland, after he was unable to enter its Bournemouth store.Michael... Read more
Law firm hit by lawsuit
10th September 2007
City legal practice Charles Russell has been served with court papers by pop record producer Mike Stock, who is suing the firm for professional negligence.The law firm will face a... Read more
Floods could bring about landmark claim
7th September 2007
A victim of this summer's flooding is trying to get her local community involved in a class action claim for compensation against the Environment Agency.According to the Oxford Mail, Binsey... Read more
Stockpile tragedy families unhappy with court outcome
5th September 2007
A representative for families affected by the Stockpile tragedy said he was not satisfied with the fine that the firms responsible received for professional negligence.The 2004 explosion at Glasgow's Stockpile... Read more
Hammer man wins damages for severed hand
30th August 2007
Bryan Banham has been awarded a six-figure sum in damages after his hand was severed while he was rebuilding a factory in Suffolk.In February, the 31-year-old was working for foundation... Read more
Tesco shopped by two employees
29th August 2007
Tesco Stores has been forced to pay compensation to two members of staff following health and safety breaches which resulted in two separate accidents.It has paid out £11,000 in total... Read more
Ellis outcome could mean more PI claims
29th August 2007
While Susan Ellis won her case against Bristol City Council for slipping on a wet floor in her workplace, a law firm has warned that the ruling could mean that... Read more
Chartered surveyor wins clinical negligence claim
22nd August 2007
A chartered surveyor from Andover has been handed a six-figure sum in damages after the doctors Royal at Hampshire County Hospital failed to detect his perforated appendix.Philip Russell was paid... Read more
Compensation settlements soar in NI schools
17th August 2007
Some £1,764,212 million was paid out by Northern Ireland's education boards in compensation claims last year, an increase of almost 70 per cent in 12 months, the Belfast Telegraph reports.... Read more
Council not negligent over icy road
9th August 2007
After a claim against a council over icy roads was quashed, a solicitor has said that the ruling will have personal liability implications for local authorities across Britain and Northern... Read more
Climber loses 75% of compensation claim
2nd August 2007
Seventy-five per cent of compensation has been taken away from a man who was left paralysed from a climbing accident, after it was decided that he was partly responsible for... Read more
Solicitors not having to deal with smoking ban breaches
1st August 2007
It seems that Northern Ireland's smokers have by and large accepted the smoking ban, with the majority of businesses being compliant with the new laws.In the three months that the... Read more
Marine wins compensation for murder mislabelling
31st July 2007
A marine has been awarded an undisclosed amount in damages after the Herald Express mistakenly published a picture of him linking him to a murder trial.The photo of Sergeant Gareth... Read more
Corporate Manslaughter Bill to be a reality
26th July 2007
After April 2008, amendments to the Corporate Manslaughter Bill are likely to become law if it gains Royal Assent after the government finally agreed to extend its scope.From that date,... Read more
Illegal landlord smoked out
26th July 2007
Hamish Howitt will be the first landlord to involve solicitors in the smoking ban across Britain and Northern Ireland as it was found that the consumption of tobacco occurred on... Read more
PI may rise for summer sports
12th July 2007
Personal injury (PI) solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland may have to deal with an increased number of cases this summer, as research has shown that the number of accidents... Read more
Quinn wins dermatitis compensation
11th July 2007
James Quinn has won an undisclosed amount of compensation after solicitors negotiated a settlement with his former employers for a work-related dermatitis claim. Mr Quinn, a machine driver for Mone... Read more
Middle classes 'admit petty' crimes
25th June 2007
While solicitors in Britain and Northern Ireland often have to deal with cases where a tradesman has been negligent or where a business has been found wanting, they may not... Read more
Hearing over first day of work death
20th June 2007
Two representatives from the construction industry have appeared in court to answer health and safety charges after a 17-year-old from Northern Ireland was killed in an accident on his first... Read more
Cadbury pleads guilty to salmonella charges
18th June 2007
Cadbury Schweppes faces huge fines and compensation payouts after pleading guilty to food hygiene breaches that led to over 30 people falling ill last year, alleging that they had become... Read more
PSNI fined £30,000 for safety negligence
18th June 2007
Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde's office has been fined £30,000 after a 28-year-old man was crushed to death by the gates of a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) station.Ciaran... Read more
In hot water over bricks and mortar
8th June 2007
Howard Kennedy solicitors is facing a professional negligence claim after its property department allegedly misinformed Secured Property Finance (SPF) about commercial property loans.The £1.7 million negligence claim was filed in... Read more
Bereavement compensation 'not enough'
30th May 2007
The amount of compensation people in Britain and Northern Ireland receive upon the death of a partner could be too low, according to new research.A study produced by the University... Read more
PSNI cleared of rave injury claim
23rd May 2007
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been cleared of causing injuries to a 31-year-old partygoer after officers infiltrated an illegal rave.Paul Bradley was left with brain damage and... Read more
Smoking ban may involve legal implications
22nd May 2007
The smoking ban in Northern Ireland may lead to solicitors seeing fewer claims for smoke-related illnesses in employees, but recent commentary has not fully addressed wider implications for employers, according... Read more
TfL admits flaw in road safety
18th May 2007
A widower has forced Transport for London (TfL) to admit that the accident which claimed the life of his wife occurred on a pedestrian crossing which did not comply with... Read more
Schools, contractors and councils warned of asbestos risk
17th May 2007
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has found it necessary to alert local authorities, schools and contractors to the dangers of disturbing asbestos, following a case involving all three groups... Read more
EU risks food poisoning health
15th May 2007
Solicitors in Northern Ireland could see a rise in the number of claims against food outlets if the European Union's plans to relax hygiene legislation for smaller establishments are passed.The... Read more
Solicitors seeing more unusual cases
14th May 2007
Around two million people seek legal advice a year and although some cases will always be in a solicitor's daily remit, people are increasingly seeking advice for more unusual matters.According... Read more
No wilful negligence from trucker
11th May 2007
TNT Global has won its appeal against Denfleet International, which accused a subcontractor for the freight company of being wilful in shedding Denfleet's cargo of goods.The fact that TNT's lorry... Read more
Beware the builders
10th May 2007
Seven out of ten people across Britain and Northern Ireland have said they would prefer to get a professional in to make home improvements to their property, rather than take... Read more
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