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High Court ruling on cancer catches out government
15 Oct, 2014/ by National Accident Helpline /Legal Blog, News
Campaigners against reforms to the law on compensation for sufferers of the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma achieved a breakthrough victory against the government in the High Court this month.
Our behaviour on the road may have changed, but the government must keep up
07 Oct, 2014/ by National Accident Helpline /Legal Blog, News
Statistics show that road accident deaths and injuries have decreased since 2012, but the government still needs to prioritise safe driving in its policies.
Tips to staying FresherSafe this freshers' week
19 Sep, 2014/ by National Accident Helpline /Legal Blog, News
Check out FresherSafe, our handy infographic that gives you a few tips and hints on how to make sure you stay safe and enjoy your first few weeks away at university.
New guidelines empower patients, but job not done
13 Jun, 2014/ by National Accident Helpline /Legal Blog, News
Two developments this week, both to do with care and dignity in healthcare, will leave patients better off but we are still far from ‘job done' with patient safety.
Is it time for dangerous dog insurance?
16 May, 2014/ by National Accident Helpline /Legal Blog, News
This week, the Government announced that dog owners who fail to prevent their pets attacking people will face longer jail terms.
Despite scandalous headline, legal aid cuts are felt most in everyday cases
15 May, 2014/ by National Accident Helpline /Legal Blog, News
Concerns over legal aid have once again been at the top of the news agenda this week, after a high-profile fraud trial was halted because the defendants could ‘not afford' barristers' fees.