Please find below a selection of Fentons Solicitors' recent news. You can also select a particular area of interest by clicking on the related case type in the panel on the left of this page.
A steelworker from Rotherham was lucky to escape with only minor injuries after the crane he was operating overturned.....
Family appeals for help in fight for justice - 18 March 2010
The family of a man who died from an industrial disease is appealing to his former colleagues to come forward and help in their fight for justice.....
Medico-legal expert shocked by calls to cut NHS beds - 17 March 2010
A medical negligence legal expert has expressed shock and surprise at a new report suggesting the NHS should cut more than 30,000 hospital beds in an effort to improve patient care and save money.....
Fentons secures £2.5m compensation for head injury victim - 16 March 2010
A mum-of-three who suffered horrific head injuries in a car crash has settled her claim for compensation for more than £2.5 million.....
Building site safety concerns after recent inspections - 15 March 2010
Poor safety conditions on building sites hit the headlines again this week, as more than a quarter of the construction sites visited by Health and Safety Executive inspectors in Greater Manchester fai.....
Damages victory for woman left with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - 12 March 2010
A woman who was left with a rare and painful condition following an 'innocuous' accident at work has received £150,000 in an out of court settlement.....
Drivers warned to take extra care at level crossings - 11 March 2010
Calls to reinforce the dangers of railway level crossings in the theory test for learner drivers have been echoed by road traffic collision specialists at Fentons Solicitors.....
New proposals will help dog attack victims - 10 March 2010
Dog owners may have to take out insurance against their pet attacking members of the public under new proposals to tackle dangerous breeds, it was reported today.....
Check your holiday accommodation, warns specialist - 8 March 2010
With the number of accidents occurring on holiday continuing to climb, one legal specialist has reminded tourists to be on the lookout when they first arrive at their holiday destination.....
Doctors given guidance to diagnose cervical cancer sooner - 4 March 2010
New guidance for doctors has been introduced after a working group found that women visiting their GP with abnormal bleeding experienced a delay in cervical cancer diagnosis because they did not recei.....
Construction site accidents targeted in new campaign - 3 March 2010
A new initiative aimed at stopping dangerous practices on building sites across Britain has been welcomed by work accident specialists Fentons Solicitors.....
Wheelchair-bound pensioner appeals for help after supermarket fall - 2 March 2010
A Widnes pensioner who was left unable to walk after a fall in her local supermarket has appealed for witnesses to come forward and help in her fight for justice.....
Cruise liner crash victims expected to claim damages - 1 March 2010
A cruise liner crash which left three crew dead and more than 1,400 passengers shaken and distressed may have been caused by bad weather.....
Mum of twins hit by car on crossing appeals for witnesses - 26 February 2010
The mother of six-month-old twins whose pram was hit by a car as she pushed them across a pedestrian crossing, has made an emotional appeal for witnesses to come forward.....
Industrial disease specialist welcomes new help for asbestos victims - 25 February 2010
The Government's decision to award a one-off payment to sufferers of pleural plaques has been welcomed by industrial disease specialist Bridget Collier - but she says the decision not to overturn the .....
Toyota apology for accidents opens door to claims - 24 February 2010
The top boss of car manufacturer Toyota has said he is "deeply sorry" for the accidents caused by faults in the production of vehicles that has led to a worldwide recall.....
Kitchen workers warned of oven dangers - 23 February 2010
Workers in curry house and restaurant kitchens across the country are being urged to ensure their ovens are safe following a shocking investigation by council inspectors.....
Safety warning over denture adhesive - 22 February 2010
People who use dentures are being warned that long-term use of a popular brand of adhesive could cause neurological problems such as numbness and difficulty walking.....
New work safety initiative welcomed - 19 February 2010
A new Health and Safety Executive initiative to help improve safety in the workplace has been welcomed by leading accident specialists.....
New motorcycle helmet could help reduce serious injury - 16 February 2010
A revolutionary crash helmet set to save thousands of lives has been welcomed by a motorcycle accident specialist.....
Shocking new survey shows rape victims still being blamed - 15 February 2010
A new survey revealing many women believe rape victims should take responsibility for what happened to them has been labelled as "shocking" by a specialist criminal injury lawyer.....
Poor ventilation at work leads to lung disease - 12 February 2010
The danger of poor workplace ventilation was reiterated this week when a stonemasons was fined £30,000 after two employees developed a lung disease caused by exposure to uncontrolled levels of crystal.....
New help for industrial disease victims - 11 February 2010
New proposals announced today could help the thousands of people with serious industrial diseases who miss out on compensation because they cannot trace their employers' insurance records.....
Driver whose career ended by crash receives £200,000 - 10 February 2010
A London man whose career was ended when he suffered serious injuries in a collision has received £200,000 in an out of court settlement.....
Toyota problems could lead to UK compensation claims - 9 February 2010
A legal expert specialising in defective product cases has said that mounting concerns over the safety of some Toyota vehicles could lead to compensation claims in the UK.....
NHS criticised for poor standard of care in new report - 8 February 2010
A report published by the National Audit Office claims hundreds of people who suffer serious injuries are dying as a result of poor care.....
Damages win for ex-soldier who nearly lost his leg after fall - 5 February 2010
A former soldier from Doncaster who nearly lost his leg after a horrific accident has received substantial damages in an out of court settlement.....
Serious ski injuries can be reduced by wearing a helmet - 4 February 2010
A new scientific study showing that helmets reduce the risk of head injuries among skiers and snowboarders by 35 per cent, has been welcomed by a holiday injury legal specialist.....
Businessman who survived 30ft fall receives substantial damages - 3 February 2010
A York businessman who nearly died when he fell 30 feet onto the concrete pavement outside his home has received a substantial damages payout in an out of court settlement.....
Work accident specialist warns of unsecured ladders danger - 2 February 2010
The danger of using unsecured ladders in the workplace was reiterated this week, after a Bolton house-building company was fined following the tragic case of a builder who fell to his death.....
