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Thompsons Serious Injuries Unit is made up of expert lawyers who specialise in compensation claims for all types of catastrophic injuries, including brain injury, spinal injury, serious burns and amputations. To read more about the serious injuries department and how we can help you visit our Serious injuries page.

Our Serious Injuries Unit have put together a commentary of recent news and HSE prosecutions, some of which Thompsons may be acting in.

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3rd February 2012

Brain Injury Compensation to be Cut by Government

Brain injury survivors from violent assaults are among those who will lose out following proposals unveiled last week by Ken Clarke, Justice Secretary.

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30th January 2012

Great North Air Ambulance pair win judgment after faulty plane parts cause serious crash

A five year legal battle for compensation by two former members of the Great North Air Ambulance, who were seriously injured when their micro-light crashed in Northumberland, has ended after a High Court judge ruled that the aircraft's manufacturer was liable for the near tragedy.

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30th January 2012

Costa Concordia Cruise Ship Disaster

On Friday the 13th January the Costa Concordia Cruise ship struck rocks in the Tyrrhenian Sea just off the shore of Isola del Giglio, near the west coast of Italy.

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25th January 2012

Cyclist Killed on North East Road

The dangers faced by cyclists from a lack of awareness by some motorists has been highlighted following another death.

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23rd January 2012

Motorcyclists given permanent access to bus lanes

Motorcyclists have permanent access to 'red route' bus lanes in central London from 23rd January 2012 and aall road users are being urged to take extra care.

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21st January 2012

New legislation for organ donation

The Welsh Government may adopt a policy of presumed consent for organ donation in a bid to increase the number of organs and tissues available for transplantation.

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19th January 2012

More services needed for brain injury survivors

An estimated 500,000 people in the UK are living with long-term disabilities as a result of a traumatic brain injury.

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6th January 2012

Thompsons Solicitors shows support for Headway Devon

Local brain injury charity, Headway Devon, has been given a boost for their marketing activities thanks to personal injury law firm Thompsons Solicitors.

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