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The Personal Injury Discount Rate What is the Personal Injury Discount Rate? The Personal Injury Discount Rate is used to calculate awards for future losses in personal injury claims. Compensation in personal injury claims is intended to put the injured person in the position they would have been in, had they not suffered injury. In…

Significant concerns have been raised by patients’ Charity Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) that a draft bill published by the Government will prevent patients and families from finding out the truth about their treatment. The Health Service Safety Investigations Bill creates an independent statutory body (HSIB) with legal powers to carry out investigations into patient…

Asbestos Claims Information & Mesothelioma in Newcastle Discussed by Thompson & Co Solicitors Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the lining covering the outer surface of some of the organs within the body. This type of cancer is often linked to asbestos exposure as the asbestos fibres that may have been inhaled…

Personal Injury Lawyers in Durham Discussed by Thompson & Co Solicitors If you have suffered personal injury due to negligence from your employer or another individual, you may be entitled to compensation. Understandably, you may be stressed or uneasy about an injury that you have sustained and this can be perpetuated if the accident was…

Being Represented by Personal Injury Solicitors in Durham Discussed by Thompson & Co Solicitors Being represented by a personal injury solicitor ensures that you are fully represented during your claims. Being represented by a personal injury solicitor also ensures that you are being represented by solicitors that deal solely with personal injury claims. Thompson &…

Solicitors in Newcastle Discussed by Thompson & Co Solicitors When making a personal injury claim or another negligence claim, you are likely and unsurprisingly concerned and worried about what has happened to you. Personal injury solicitors are able to not only support you during this strenuous time, they are also able to offer you legal…

Questions About Asbestos Answered by Thompson & Co Solicitors Asbestos is a highly harmful substance that was used historically in heavy industry and as an insulation material. There are often questions asked about asbestos, ranging from the health risks that are associated with asbestos and the dangers that can be posed when exposed to asbestos.…

Medical Negligence Claims with Medical Negligence Solicitors in Durham Discussed By Thompson & Co Solicitors Injuries, diseases, misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose issues caused as a result of medical negligence can be highly distressing and highly confusing. With all of the aspects that you need to consider and the fact that your case will be…