GP suspended for ‘whiplash scam’

A DOCTOR who provided a ‘bogus’ medical report so a relative could make a false whiplash claim was suspended for six months after a tribunal heard his wife put him up to the scam. Dr Anthony Kaufman has produced more than 10,000 reports for use in personal injury claims and provided his services for Chester-based [...]

By |2014-04-09T08:42:34+01:00April 9th, 2014|Accident, Compensation, Courts, Crime, News, Personal Injuries|

Man dies in Wexford road accident

A man has died following a single-vehicle road accident in Co Wexford last night. Gardaí were alerted on the Newtown Road, Wexford, at approximately 5.05am when the car collided with a wall. The 30-year-old driver was removed by ambulance to Wexford General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The road has been closed for [...]

By |2014-04-08T13:02:24+01:00April 8th, 2014|Accident, Driving, Gardai, Injury, News, Personal Injuries, Road Safety|

Bouncing Wheel Accident Could Have Been Prevented

A wheel flew off a pick-up truck straight into oncoming traffic. Car experts say, this accident could have been prevented. It happened along I-64 Friday morning during rush hour traffic. Police say a tire flew off a pick-up truck and smashed the windshield of an SUV traveling in the other direction. They say the lug-nuts [...]

By |2014-04-07T10:56:49+01:00April 7th, 2014|Accident, Injury, Insurance, News, Personal Safety, Road Safety, Safety|

Berahino could sue teammate James Morrison for personal injury

West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino is within his rights to sue to teammate James Morrison, according to a top lawyer. Berahino was said to have been struck by Morrison in the aftermath of Saturday's breathless 3-3 draw with Cardiff City. The pair allegedly clashed in the dressing-room after Morrison became enraged by Berahino's refusal [...]

By |2014-04-07T08:35:17+01:00April 7th, 2014|Injury, News, Personal Injuries, Personal Safety, Safety|

House sales boom and prices rise as buyers move in

SEVEN years ago, Rob Taylor's three-bedroom West Bridgford home was worth £170,000. Following a large kitchen extension, its value shot up to between £210,000 and £220,000. And now that the property's valuation has climbed even higher, much to the surprise of Rob and his wife Sarah. He said: "We are looking to move to somewhere [...]

By |2014-04-04T13:00:49+01:00April 4th, 2014|House Purchase, House Sales, Mortgage, News, Property|

Injury claims in schools cost more than £1m

MORE than £1 million of public money has been paid out in compensation and legal costs for injuries children have suffered in Yorkshire’s primary and secondary schools over the past five years, new figures reveal. Pay outs include £35,000 after a child broke a limb, £16,000 after a member of a class was injured during [...]

Chainsaw accident leaves man with large blade in shoulder

A Pennsylvania tree-trimmer is recovering after an on-the-job accident sent a chainsaw blade several inches into his neck and shoulder, hospital officials said, adding that the man is expected to make a full recovery. James Valentine, 21, was part of a crew pruning trees on Monday afternoon when his saw suddenly kicked back and the [...]

Dublin woman loses case over injury sustained Ann Summers party

A Dublin mother-of-two has lost her legal action against the owners of a pub in Loughlinstown after she was injured during an Ann Summers lingerie party. Sylvia Deehan of Maple Avenue in Ballybrack sued the owners of the Lough Inn public house after she was knocked down trying to grab a prize. Ms Deehan brought [...]

Number of buyers for each property on sale in England reaches 12

The number of buyers chasing each property in England hits highest level since 2008 in the first quarter of 2014, research shows. Some 12 buyers are chasing each new property coming on the market, an increase of over 20% compared to the 9.7 buyers in the first three months in 2013, according to the latest [...]

By |2014-04-02T11:16:02+01:00April 2nd, 2014|Buying, House Purchase, House Sales, News|

Two killed in road accident in Cookstown, County Tyrone

Two men in their 20s have been killed in a road accident in Cookstown, County Tyrone. Grant Archer, 23, from Newmills, and Robert Wilkinson, 28, from Cookstown, died in the crash on the Old Coagh Road at about 04:00 BST on Sunday. The car crashed through two gardens before ending up on its side. No [...]

By |2014-04-01T12:09:02+01:00April 1st, 2014|Accident, Injury, News, Personal Injuries, Personal Safety|
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