Corries welcome news that a government asbestos cancer scheme for sufferers will receive a 3% uplift in April 2018. Here we explain the different schemes and why we think it is time to make sure everyone with mesothelioma is treated the same. Follow this helpful link to our web page for more information on asbestos…
Read MoreThis week we have followed BBC’s Alex Jones and her brave team of mothers. More information on their exploits is available here Most noteworthy is that whilst the five ladies are pursuing numerous physical challenges and facing their own fears for a whole week; these feats in no way come close to the daily challenges faced…
Read MoreEighty per cent of people who make a New Year’s Resolution fail by February. As Easter looms most of us with good intentions cast an eye at all the chocolate on offer! However, for some the attraction of being healthier, fitter and often thinner becomes an all encompassing quest. We all want to be…
Read MoreAsbestos cancer claim specialists Corries highlight a recent case which may help asbestos cancer victims in the future. The case of Heynike v Birlec Limited (1) Mod(2) and Special Metals Wiggin Limited 2018 will make a real change to cases where someone was exposed to asbestos as a contractor on another employers site. Call the Experts…
Read MoreEssure is a non-surgical sterilisation implant which has been withdrawn from use in Europe by the manufacturer for commercial reasons. The Essure product continues to be used in the United States. Corries 4 Women have been actively pursuing claims on behalf of ladies fitted with the Essure sterilisation device. We were approached by…
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day occurs every year on 8th March, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres is quoted as saying, “Achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls is the unfinished business of our time, and the greatest human rights challenge in our world”. This is something we here at Corries Solicitors firmly agree with! So…
Read MoreThere have been some articles lately about anti depression drugs. Further articles about mistakes in prescribing drugs and errors in 1 on 5 makes even more grim reading. In this article we look at the studies and the practical things you can do for you or others suffering. Statistics Use of antidepressants is on the…
Read MoreAsbestos victims can be boosted after a Court of Appeal decision handed down yesterday. Earlier this week we reported on the case of MARKES claim and it’s impact here The Court of Appeal judgment has opened the way for asbestos cancer victims to make claims previously denied. Asbestos claim (1) – Hawkes In the case of…
Read MoreAsbestos cancer victims may have a future pathway to compensation currently denied to them.We have reported before that asbestos mesothelioma victims are finding it increasingly tough to make claims. However a recent case, combined with an upcoming Court of Appeal case, may pave the way for easier cases in the future. Asbestos cancer – this…
Read MoreMr R from Swadlingcote worked for Powergen and had a work pension with them. In 1993 he was advised by an IFA, Paul Child Associates to transfer his pension to Royal London. As the IFA was no longer in operation, the claim was successfully pursued through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme who paid compensation of…
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