An over tired worker who fell asleep driving will get £1m compensation. The firm he worked for who encouraged long hours have been found liable for a road accident in which one of its workers was paralysed.

The man, aged 23, was flung from his van after momentarily falling asleep at the wheel and can now sue the firm. He is expected to get damages of over £1m. The final award will be reduced by 33% as he was not wearing a seatbelt.

A proposal by the Government to retain the exisiting limit for small claims at £1,000 for personal injury and housing disrepair has been welcomed by the Law Society. The retention of the limit will safeguard access to justice and enable people to get legal help when bringing potentially complex claims.

A spokesman for the Law Society said:

A simple walk along the pavement can end in personal injury with a fall over an uneven paving slap or kerb.

This type of accident can often result in nasty injuries, with cuts and bruising and often damage to the hands and wrists caused trying to stop the fall. Have you considered claiming compensation for these types of accidents?

Treadmills may be among the easiest aerobic machines to use. However, there are many different types of running machine and if a proper explanation about how to use it isn’t given there is a good chance an accident could happen.

Below is our treadmill and running machine safety guide, however, if you have already had an accident or fallen off a treadmill in a gym and you weren’t shown how to use it you may be able to claim compensation, please call us on 0800 316 4434.

Ice Hockey is played in 55 countries around the globe from Australia to Yugoslavia. Ice Hockey is an exciting fast paced sport requiring stamina, strength and co-ordination. As with any sport there is always a risk of injury, with Ice Hockey the chances of an accident are a lot higher due to the slippery surface and the aggressive nature of the game. Have you had an accident playing ice hockey? Claim compensation with the help of Pinto Potts.

Compensation For Mesothelioma Victims

With the number of people affected expected to increase over the next 5-10 years as the effect of exposure to asbestos in the 1960s and 1970s becomes apparent, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions John Hutton has set out the Government’s proposals to provide faster compensation to all people diagnosed with mesothelioma.

A 93-year-old woman has won £100,000 damages after her house was devastated by fire.

The lady had to move out of her home in Saltdean, for two years after the blaze.

Injury is something that can never be predicted and can happen to a person anytime. So, a person may need the assistance of a personal injury lawyer to settle any legal case that may be associated with the injury that has happened.

Injury can occur due to accidents or exposure to hazards (such as asbestos or vibrating tools). If the injury has happened to you, due to the fact that some other person was careless, you have the right to seek financial compensation.