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Cycle helmets – what the law says
12-Feb-2009 (0 comments)
Cyclists across England and Wales have been thrown into confusion as to whether helmets must now be worn by all as a result of a High Court ruling in January 2009. Robert Smith suffered serious head injuries as a result of a collision with a motorcycle while riding his bike. He claimed substantial damages for his injuries and losses. One of the arguments raised by the motorcyclist’s insurers was that…
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Model Periodical Payments Order in Barcan Woodward test case receives Court Approval
31-Jul-2008 (0 comments)
On 31st July 2008 Judgment was given by Mr Justice Mackay sitting in the High Court in London in a group of appeal cases being coordinated by Barcan Woodward. These cases had been litigated all the way to the House of Lords and their successful conclusion marks a huge victory for justice for all severely injured Claimants. The outcome we have achieved was the result of close co-operation between several…
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Bristol boy wins Court of Appeal Damages Test Case – Victory for another Barcan Woodward Client
17-Jan-2008 (0 comments)
A 7yr old Bristol boy with severe cerebral palsy as a result of admitted medical negligence at the time of his birth has today won a landmark test case which will have a dramatic effect on the quality of his life and that of every other critically injured victim of negligence from now on. The boy (who can not be named for legal reasons) won damages conventionally worth £4.7 million…
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