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Do As I Say Not As I Do

There is often a difference between how a job should be done, and how it is done. The textbook way versus the practical get the job done way. It happens all the time, and for a variety of reasons – most commonly time and efficiency. Inevitably the textbook way takes longer. But what happens when […]

Wet Floors

Wet floors are usually also slippery floors. Over the years we have brought many hundreds of claims for people who have slipped on them, and suffered injuries as a result. From workplaces, to supermarkets, to public buildings, it is an inescapable fact that floors become wet. This happens for various reasons. In a recently settled […]

The One Time You Don’t

Mrs H has mobility difficulties and lives with her husband in specialist assisted accommodation. The help she receives from the housing association includes garden maintenance, and the cutting of the grassed areas around her and her neighbouring properties. The gardeners also swept up and cleared away the cut grass that inevitably ended up on the […]

A Second Opinion

We all see things differently and that is especially true of lawyers – we are a contrary bunch. Ask 10 lawyers the same question and don’t be surprised to get 10 variations on the answer. This is also true when it comes to bringing a claim. Sometimes the lawyer you consult might not see that […]

Who Is An Employee??

That might sound a simple enough question but it is one that has kept the courts busy on many occasions, most recently the supreme court in the Uber cases. Just to confuse matters the outcome of that case was that the drivers are “workers” which is another status of employment. Why does it matter?? The […]

A Trip To The Supermarket

A trip to the supermarket became a trip at the supermarket for Mrs H. As she was walking towards the entrance she caught her foot on a defect in the car park surface and fell, suffering injuries as a result. Following a meeting with Andrew Marsden at our Cleckheaton office we agreed to look in to […]

Hot Tub Hurt

Relaxing in a hot tub on a warm summers evening….there are worse things in life. Unfortunately for Mrs C her plan to sit back and relax in some warming water became something rather more painful. Mrs C had booked a mini break for her family. A bit of glamping, and the facilities included their own […]

A Nice Review

It is always nice to get good feedback from our clients, as with these kind words from a client of Andrew Marsden at our Batley office. If you have been involved in an accident you might be entitled to claim compensation. Why not contact Andrew today to find out, on 01924 473065, [email protected], or via […]

Accident on Birds Nest Swing

Mrs F was visiting her local playground with her daughter and as she went on the Birds Nest Swing she caught her foot on the raised matting causing Mrs F injuries to her leg resulting in 3 fractures. The swing was also found to have been placed at the incorrect height. The Council have now […]

Sign Knocks Over Customer at Tesco

Mrs B had gone to her local Tesco to do some shopping and as she was exiting the building a large sign blew over knocking the claimant over onto the ground. As a result of the Mrs B’s accident she sustained an injury to her back and arm. Tesco have now admitted responsibility for Mrs […]