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Back to school: Playground safety matters

As the summer holidays come to an end, many parents have been busy with new uniforms, school shoes, and the excitement (and nerves!) of another school year. But there’s something else we need to keep in mind as our children return to school: their safety at play.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury, Client Story
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West Yorkshire care home attack: Family speaks out after life-changing injuries

A West Yorkshire family has spoken of the devastating impact a violent care home attack has had on their lives, after a man was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court for attempted murder.

Sam McFadyen
Personal Injury, Brain and Spinal Injury, Client Story
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Historical child abuse survivor awarded £750,000 compensation

A survivor of historical child abuse has been awarded £750,000 in compensation after seeking the advice of Switalskis' nationally recognised child abuse compensation team.

David Greenwood
Child Abuse, Client Story
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Compensation after routine eye exam ends in injury

We recently represented the family of an elderly gentleman who suffered significant injuries during an eye exam at his local Asda store.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury, Client Story
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Justice for worker with carpal tunnel syndrome after excessive tool use

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very serious condition that can cause painful symptoms in the hands and arms, often resulting in reduced function, long-term disability, and even loss of livelihood.

Stephen Bradley-Watson
Personal Injury, Client Story
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Why future costs matter: Assessing compensation for injured children

When a child is injured in a road traffic accident, the effects can go far beyond the initial trauma. Injuries during early development can have lasting consequences, physically, emotionally, and financially.

Katrina Elsey
Personal Injury, Client Story
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A costly lift: Manual handling injury and employer negligence

Workplace injuries are all too common in physically demanding roles, particularly where employers fall short of their legal duty to provide adequate training and a safe system of work.

John McQuater
Personal Injury, Client Story
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When safety measures fail: A cautionary tale from the factory floor

John McQuater, personal injury expert, discusses the critical importance of enforcing safety standards in industrial settings.

John McQuater
Personal Injury, Client Story
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