Posts by Howard Bonnett
Asbestos Cancer Claim – Low Level Exposure Claim Appeal Welcomed
An asbestos cancer (mesothelioma) claim decision which denied compensation for a victim’s family is being appealed. Corries have welcomed this news which might give hope to hundreds and possibly thousands of asbestos victims in the future. The Asbestos Claim The case of Bussey was heard by the High Court earlier this year. The case went…
Read MoreMetal on Metal Hips News Update
Metal on metal hips and implants have drawn recent coverage in the national media. Here is our break down of this information. These articles have focussed upon two clearly separate issues. Revised MHRA Guidance There has been some revised guidance published by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The MHRA have in recent years…
Read MoreWhat is Mesothelioma – and how Corries are supporting Action Mesothelioma Day
Mesothelioma is a cancer that,for the majority of sufferers, affects the lining of the lung (called the pleura). It can affect other linings of the body including the lining of the heart, the stomach and other organs. The tumour surrounds and presses on the lung and heart. For this reason Corries are supporting Action Mesothelioma Day (AMD). Why is …
Read MoreAsbestos Claims – Corries Seven Practical Points to help you and your family
Asbestos Claims are stressful for a victim and their family. If you are a victim or family member there are a number of practical measures you may want to think about: Practical Points Writing a will. Only 24% of the population leave a will. Many people assume that if they have modest income, savings or assets…
Read MoreRoad Traffic Accident Claims – Corries Five Point Response to Changes in the law
There is a lot of media coverage about Road traffic accident claims at the moment. The government has said it wants to raise the small claims limit in accordance with the insurance industry wishes. The new small claim limit would be £5000. This would wipe out access to justice to millions of people each year. The…
Read MoreAsbestos claims – A Five-step plan to help your claim
Asbestos claims can be difficult to make. Howard Bonnett of Corries reports on a recent claim where a man diagnosed with mesothelioma five days before his death was able to have a claim settled in his honour by his family. The Claim The late Mr F worked as a Gas Board fitter in the 1950’s.…
Read MoreAsbestos claim – Corries help determined widow secure compensation.
Asbestos claim specialists Corries Solicitors have won compensation for mesothelioma where an insurer denied providing insurance cover. The Background Our client, Mr C, worked as an electrician. He worked on the tools from 1964 to 1979 and was exposed to asbestos in rewiring work. He was diagnosed with asbestos cancer mesothelioma in September 2015 and died in February…
Read MoreMiners Work Pension Claim Shock
Work Pension Claim Disappointment Corries Solicitors Work Pension claims team are shocked and have reacted with disappointment following revelations that the government has taken over £10 billion of pension cash which could have helped retired coal miners and their families. There are two schemes in place for former Mine workers and staff. The Mineworkers Pension Scheme…
Read MoreMesothelioma Compensation Scheme Increase
Mesothelioma Compensation Scheme Increase. Mesothelioma compensation will increase slightly in April for those who claim under a Government Scheme. The cancer, Mesothelioma, is caused by exposure to asbestos. It is incurable and usually causes death within 12-18 months. The Mesothelioma Compensation Scheme The Diffuse Mesothelioma Scheme 2008 will see payments increased by 1% in April. It…
Read MoreWork Pension Claim Win for another Coal Miner
Work Pension Claim Win for another Coal Miner Corries have successfully made another Work Pension Claim for a retired coal miner who had lost out when mis sold a pension. The Facts Our client Mr B, from Chesterfield is now 63 years old. When he was made redundant from the coal mines in the early 1990s…
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