Molesworths News Jul - Aug 2012
All the latest industry and legal news from your team at Molesworths.
Court Takes Commonsense View in Will Case
Date online: 01/08/2012
The courts are loath to ‘infer’ provisions into any sort of document, let alone one as final as a will, unless there is a compelling reason to do so,
8,000 Payout for Dental Negligence
Date online: 27/07/2012
A woman who endured serious pain after her dentist failed to spot that she had an abscess has won £8,000 in compensation.
Train Driver Wins Tinnitus Payout
Date online: 21/07/2012
A train driver who developed tinnitus and was unable to carry out his normal duties for a year has won substantial compensation from his employer, Northern Rail Ltd.
£70,000 for Construction Worker's Shattered Heels
Date online: 14/07/2012
A former roofer who shattered his heels when he fell feet-first from a tall building has won £70,000 in damages.
Vibration Injury Victim Wins £11,000
Date online: 07/07/2012
Hand-arm vibration can cause a range of medical conditions that are known as hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). A man who developed HAVS as a result of using vibrating tools at work recently won £11,000 in compensation.
5,500 for Contractor Who Fell Down Manhole
Date online: 01/07/2012
A contractor has won compensation for injuries he sustained when he fell down a manhole.
