A policeman who suffered injuries as a result of catching a man in Birmingham city centre is set to sue the police force for compensation it has been announced. Hundreds of people each year suffer personal injury or accidents at work through no fault of their own.

Richard Gardener had been working as a policeman for twelve years when the events took place. He suffered injuries to his knees and his back during a struggle when he was trying to apprehend the man in Birmingham city centre.

A number of operations have been required in order to mend his knees in particular and he had to take several months off his job in the force in order to get back to good health. His knees have been left with permanent damage and are weakened considerably.

Mr Gardner has maintained that he made several attempts to return to his post but that his employers did not make allowances for his injuries and the permanent damage he had endured. Due to his employers lack of flexibility with the situation Mr Gardner was left unable to work and therefore forced to resign from his role.

Mr Gardner has since described that he, ‘was accused of not telling the truth about my injuries and attempts were made to get me back to work although I was totally unfit, I believe there was a manipulation by the police and the medical process in assessing my condition.’

As a compromise Mr Gardener has suggested that his employer may have been able to find him lighter duties to undertake or reduce his working hours in order to accommodate his new disability. He maintains that no attempts were made to help his situation.

The particular police force Mr Gardener worked for are now disputing his claim for compensation. The case goes on.

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A group of miners are claiming that the compensation they received from the government for industrial injuries has been inadequate. Leeds county court is due to review the claims of around 20 miners against the law firms who originally advised them on their cases.

All of the ex miners involved are said to be suffering from vibration white finger, a common injury suffered by miners. The men are seeking compensation as the condition causes pain, numbness and lack of movement and use. The mines are seeking compensation to compensate them for the cost of tasks such as DIY and garden maintenance which they will not be able to carry out themselves anymore.

The government have responded claiming that the scheme was controlled fairly and that the miners were treated properly. However if the miners are successful in their claims they could make way for an estimated 50,000 other claim cases.

The former solicitors who represented the miners made claims under the government run compensation scheme which meant that they did not have to go to court.

Claims have previously reached annual payouts of up to 25,000 but the majority reach levels of around 3- 5000.

The government scheme was founded to cover two types of injury, white finger and lung disease due to the impact of inhaling in dust and coal. The scheme has now paid out an estimated 4.1 billion pounds to date.

The big issue concerned is that miners were given inadequate information regarding their legal position by their solicitors. Some cases have now been settled out of court but many law firms are still claiming that they did nothing incorrect.

Recently there has been much interest over the controversy surrounding the government compensation scheme and some solicitors have been accused of deducting client fees when they were actually receiving costs from the scheme already.

Over 3.6 million worth of deductions have now been identified by the Legal Complaints Service and the recovered money has now been returned to the miners that were treated unfairly by their law firms.

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If you are involved in a road traffic accident you will probably be tested for whiplash sustained in the accident. Whiplash is a non-life threatening injury that usually clears up on its own accord.

Often whiplash is contracted as a result of a road traffic accident. Inflammation and swelling of the muscles in the neck are usually not obvious just after the accident occurs.

Doctors are still uncertain as to the cause of whiplash exactly but it is thought to be caused by the snapping back of the head in an unexpected and faced pace, like when you are hit by another car from behind.

It may take between six and twelve hours for the symptoms of whiplash to become obvious. The stiffness and discomfort whiplash causes can often be worse the next day on. The pain may get worse in the days after the accident occurred.

The five most common whiplash symptoms are considered to be; swelling in the neck muscles, neck pain and stiffness, headaches and tenderness in the back of the neck along with a general achy feeling.

Some other symptoms of whiplash are pain in the lower back, numbness or pins and needles in the arms and hands, muscular spasms, dizziness and drowsiness, blurry vision and tinnitus (a ringing in the ears.) Usually doctors will prescribe pain killers to help ease the symptoms. In certain circumstances physiotherapy is often undertaken to help the muscles recover.

The symptoms listed above should only really last for a short while. If you are still experiencing dizziness, blurry vision or headaches after a few days have passed it is wise to visit your doctor.

In some rare cases whiplash can even result in poor concentration, irritability and memory loss problems. These are all rare symptoms and should not last very long at all if they are felt. Most people with whiplash recover after a short period of time elapses

There are many routes for whiplash claims and compensation payments can help you recover any loss of earnings you have suffered.

An opera singer has been left injured and needing to claim compensation for loss of earnings due to an accident that happened when he was performing on stage.

Singer David Montague- Rendall was appearing in a performance of Aita at the Copenhagen Opera House when the accident happened in April 2005.

He was acting out a key scene of the opera when a two tier set piece fell and collapsed resulting in him falling for fifteen feet.

Mr Montague- Rendall sustained a shattered left hip and badly damaged shoulder as a result of the faulty set. Luckily immediately after the fall he also managed to roll out of the way of more of the set which would have crushed him if he had remained in the same position.

The sixty-one year old was taken straight to hospital where he received treatment for his injuries and was able to recover from the shock. He also had to undergo several joint replacement operations. He felt that he could no longer perform to his old standard after the fall and therefore fif not work for two years whilst he was healing.

Now he is seeking compensation of 250,000 from the Danish Ministry of Culture in order to make up his lost earnings and compensate for all of the pain and discomfort he suffered.

Mr Montague- Rendall’s legal team have said that although the Danish Ministry of Culture have admitted that they are liable for the accident they are now arguing over the extent of damage Mr Montgue- Rendall suffered. The case will now go to court in order to reach a decision.

When an accident at work causes you to suffer you should always enlist the help of a personal injury lawyer to resolve the situation and help you claim compensation you deserve.

Some law firms suggest taking photographic evidence of the accident and recording it in a log book- all companies should by law have an accident book for this.

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Statistics show that over three million people are injured as a result of accidents each year. The accidents happen everywhere from the home, work place, in cars and outdoors. With the amount of accidents now so high the compensation industry has had to evolve quickly to make sure innocent victims get what they are entitled to.

The law involving personal injury can seem complicated at first but when you work with an experienced legal team it should seem much clearer cut. Many solicitors also offer free consultations to allow you to put your case to them; they are usually able to decide whether or not you have a case at this initial meeting.

To help with your claim your lawyer will ask you for the following information. She or he will want to establish the exact date and time of the accident and how it came about, collect any witness statements and ask you to describe any medical care you have received as a result of your injuries. Your lawyer will also ask whether or not you are a member of a trade union as sometimes this can mean your fees are reduced or even free.

Additionally your solicitor may also wish to see proof of any loss of earnings you have suffered and financial costs incurred due to the incident, all insurance documents and policies and any other documents which will help your claim.

When your accident has been fully described your lawyer will certainly be able to determine how successful your case is likely to be and what levels of compensation you will be likely to be awarded with.

Your legal advisor will be able to explain to you exactly how the process of the claim will work. It is vital to understand exactly how the claim process works- asking questions is usually welcomed. Your solicitor will then send you a letter detailing what will be happening with your claim, from then on your solicitor will act on your behalf and you will not need to do anything else.

If you have a personal injury accidents claim it is important to visit an experienced firm of solicitors. no win no fee compensation claims can be managed by a trained personal injury lawyer.