http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk The latest articles from the Smith Jones website en-us http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/sj-videos-uploaded Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Take a look at our Smith Jones videos! Find out more about the firm from the people who know it best, Paul Smith and Peter Jones and let our clients tell you what they really think about the service they received. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/sj-videos-uploaded http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/visiting-us-from-the-poundland-website-welcome-to-smith-jones Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT If you are visiting the Smith Jones website following our advertisement with Poundland online please visit our pages designed specifically with you, the Poundland customer, in mind! http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/visiting-us-from-the-poundland-website-welcome-to-smith-jones http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/government-report-calls-for-removal-of-asbestos-from-every-coventry-school Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Coventry Telegraph has reported that a new government report is calling for the “ticking time bomb” of asbestos to be stripped from every school in the country. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/government-report-calls-for-removal-of-asbestos-from-every-coventry-school http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/50--itunes-voucher-giveaway Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Take advantage of our itunes promotion, all you have to do is enter some basic details about yourself and you could win a £50 itunes voucher! http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/50--itunes-voucher-giveaway http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/ilex-awarded-royal-charter Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) has been granted the accolade of a Royal Charter. Celebrating it's 50th year in 2013, the Institute "continues to be a hard working organisation committed to supporting its members in their careers and ensuring the legal sector continues to become more diverse, providing high quality legal services consumers have come to expect. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/ilex-awarded-royal-charter http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/movember Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT A huge well done to Daniel Pollard, Trainee Solicitor at the firm, for his Movember efforts and for being such a good sport! http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/movember http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/limitation--going-nuclear---off-the-record-blogs-by-sam-stevens Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Off the Record... blogs by Sam Stevens   http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/limitation--going-nuclear---off-the-record-blogs-by-sam-stevens http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/children-in-need Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT A huge thank you to all the Staff for your generous support and for showing your spots and stripes! http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/children-in-need http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/justice-and-access-to-it---off-the-record-blogs-by-sam-stevens Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Off the record... blogs by Sam Stevens   Access to Justice is a part of Justice itself; the debate needs to reflect this. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/justice-and-access-to-it---off-the-record-blogs-by-sam-stevens http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/dowler-family-join-fight-against-reforms Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The fight against government plans to scrap “No win, No fee” arrangements made it’s way into the press this week when the family of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler urged David Cameron to abandon the Bill which has come under much criticism. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/dowler-family-join-fight-against-reforms http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/win-50-itunes-voucher Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT As the new sponsors of the Rock fm Breakfast show we have teamed up with Rock to bring you this great prize! http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/win-50-itunes-voucher http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/call-for-hairdressers-to-be-regulated-after-woman-suffers-extreme-reaction-to-hair-dye Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT A 49 year old woman who suffered an extreme reaction to hair dye used by her hairdresser has called for stricter regulation of the hairdressing industry. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/call-for-hairdressers-to-be-regulated-after-woman-suffers-extreme-reaction-to-hair-dye http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/calls-for-tougher-stance-on-rogue-sun-bed-operators Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Association of Personal Injury lawyers (APIL) calls for tougher measures to deter bad behaviour within the sun bed industry. This comes ahead of the ban on under 18’s using sun beds next spring. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/calls-for-tougher-stance-on-rogue-sun-bed-operators http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/partner-of-fatal-accident-at-work-victim-found-herself-penniless Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The partner of a man who died in an accident at work has been told she is not entitled to compensation because the couple were not married. Miss Swift is to take her case for compensation to the European Court of Human Rights. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/partner-of-fatal-accident-at-work-victim-found-herself-penniless http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/police-urge-motorcyclists-in-east-lancashire-to-stay-safe-this-bank-holiday-weekend Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Officers in East Lancashire have launched “Operation Fireblade” to reduce the number of casualties involving Motorcyclist’s over the Bank Holiday Weekend. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/police-urge-motorcyclists-in-east-lancashire-to-stay-safe-this-bank-holiday-weekend http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/rise-in-hospital-admissions-for-dog-related-injuries Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The BBC is reporting a significant rise in hospital admissions due to people suffering dog related injuries. Last year alone saw an increase of 5% on the previous year’s figures according to NHS data. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/rise-in-hospital-admissions-for-dog-related-injuries http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/cyclists-life-changed-completely-by-road-accident Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT A cyclist from Sheffield whose life has been “changed completely” since his accident in which he was hit by a car is seeking compensation to pay for his essential rehabilitation. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/cyclists-life-changed-completely-by-road-accident http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/uk-cycle-deaths-rise Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT In an article by Cycling weekly magazine it was revealed that figures released by the Department for Work and Transport show a six year high in the number of cyclists killed or injured in Britain. The report listed that 3,370 cyclists were killed or injured in the first quarter of 2011 compared to 2,961 over the same period in 2010. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/uk-cycle-deaths-rise http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/coventry-schools-personal-injury-pay-out-figures Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Coventry Telegraph has released figures relating to the number of injuries and the compensation received for accidents in Coventry’s schools. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/coventry-schools-personal-injury-pay-out-figures http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/300000-claim-for-lady-who-slipped-at-cornish-holiday-park Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT A lady from Basingstoke who slipped on steps and badly hurt her back is claiming compensation of more than £300,000 from the Cornish caravan park where the accident occurred. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/300000-claim-for-lady-who-slipped-at-cornish-holiday-park http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/sra-abs-licensing-delay-disappointing-ofr-launch Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Ministry of Justice this week informed the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) that parliamentary approval processes will not be completed in time for the SRA to be a designated licensing authority for alternative business structures (ABS) on 6 October, as originally planned. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/sra-abs-licensing-delay-disappointing-ofr-launch http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/seven-figure-sum-awarded-to-victim-of-head-on-car-crash Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT  Echo News reported today of a 48 year old woman, who did not want to be named, being awarded a substantial settlement for her injuries. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/seven-figure-sum-awarded-to-victim-of-head-on-car-crash http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/25m-compensation-for-seriously-injured-cyclist Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A cyclist who suffered devastating spinal and internal injuries when he was hit by a lorry at road works has been awarded £2.5 million in compensation by the High Court in London. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/25m-compensation-for-seriously-injured-cyclist http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/44-year-old-norwich-man-in-compensation-battle-over-accident-at-work Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT A Norwich man whose spinal cord was almost “obliterated” by an accident at work has launched a Court of Appeal battle for compensation from his former employer. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/44-year-old-norwich-man-in-compensation-battle-over-accident-at-work http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/425m-care-package-agreed-for-crash-victim-left-disabled-for-life Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT A young woman, who suffered serious injury in 1996 after a drunk driver ploughed into the car she was in, has finally settled her claim for compensation. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/425m-care-package-agreed-for-crash-victim-left-disabled-for-life http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/thinking-of-booking-your-summer-holidays-make-sure-you-know-the-facts Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT If you have an accident abroad and your holiday was booked as part of a package, your tour operator is bound by “The Package Travel Regulations 1992” to ensure they deliver the highest level of safety to you and your family. If, however, you decide to go it alone and book your flights, hotel and extras separately it is not quite so simple to claim compensation for any mishaps you may encounter. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/thinking-of-booking-your-summer-holidays-make-sure-you-know-the-facts http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/west-midlands-police-officer-awarded-almost-13000-personal-injury-compensation Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Birmingham Mail reports today that a former West Midlands Police officer who was seriously injured during an arrest has been awarded close to £13,000 in compensation. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/west-midlands-police-officer-awarded-almost-13000-personal-injury-compensation http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/law-on-pleural-plaques-upheld-in-scotland Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT An attempt made by four Insurance companies to overturn the Scottish law that allows asbestos related pleural plaques sufferers to claim compensation has failed. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/law-on-pleural-plaques-upheld-in-scotland http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/chatburn-sergeant-calls-for-mod-compensation-cap-review Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The BBC reported yesterday that a soldier from Chatburn who lost both of his legs when he stepped on a mine on patrol in Afghanistan is calling for a review of the cap on compensation imposed by the Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS). http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/chatburn-sergeant-calls-for-mod-compensation-cap-review http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/personal-injury-fraudsters-jailed-for-140000-scam Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Law society reported today that six individuals were jailed last week for their part in fronting a fake claims company which defrauded 19 personal injury law firms of almost £140,000. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/personal-injury-fraudsters-jailed-for-140000-scam http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/no-win-no-fee-reform-proposal Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The new proposals to reform the no win no fee system were announced yesterday. Justice secretary Kenneth Clarke hopes that the proposed reform will reduce the number of claims for personal injury and make the justice system fairer for those who cannot afford to defend themselves from conditional fee lawsuits. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/no-win-no-fee-reform-proposal http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/2011---lancashire-construction-firm-fined-8000-after-breaching-hse-regulations Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT A 27 year old construction worker has suffered serious injury at work after falling through a skylight. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/2011---lancashire-construction-firm-fined-8000-after-breaching-hse-regulations http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/red-nose-day Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Smith Jones staff helped to raise over £100 for red nose day with their bake sale today! Well done everybody who took part! http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/red-nose-day http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/virgin-atlantic-masseurs-300k-joint-payout Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The High Court in London heard that two former masseurs were left "unable to peel a carrot" following Repetitive strain Injuries they developed whilst working for the travel company. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/virgin-atlantic-masseurs-300k-joint-payout http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/240000-settlement-for-mesothelioma-victim-upheld Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Guardian reported today that the claim of a mesothelioma victim who sadly died from the illness in 2009 has been upheld following appeal by the borough council. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/240000-settlement-for-mesothelioma-victim-upheld http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/welsh-police-pay-out-280000-to-staff-involved-in-personal-injury-claims Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT The BBC reported today that police forces in Wales have paid out more than £280,000 to staff injured in the workplace in the past three years. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/welsh-police-pay-out-280000-to-staff-involved-in-personal-injury-claims http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/our-solicitors-successfully-secure-250k-for-eye-injury-claimant Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Our solicitors have been acting on behalf of a young man who was only 10 years old at the time of his accident. He lost the sight of his left eye after having a pencil thrown at him by another pupil in his classroom. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/our-solicitors-successfully-secure-250k-for-eye-injury-claimant http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/test-news-2 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Following our article of 10th March this year we are pleased to unveil our new “Rapid” RTA team! The team is made up of 4 specialist solicitors who will handle all our Road Traffic Accident cases that meet the Rapid scheme requirements. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/test-news-2 http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/test-news-1 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT It was reported in the news today that £20m in compensation is to be shared between the 2,000 claimants who suffered chemical burns from anti-fungal agents in sofas.  http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/test-news-1 http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/test-news-3 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The way we run RTA claims is changing. Thanks to the development of the new “RTA Portal” it is much easier to make a claim for a road traffic accident. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/test-news-3 http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/publication-of-the-jackson-report Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The eagerly awaited Jackson report was published today. The review was commissioned in November 2008 by the then Master of the Rolls, Sir Anthony Clarke, and Lord Jackson embarked on a year long study into the costs of civil litigation in England and Wales. http://www.smithjonessolicitors.co.uk/news/publication-of-the-jackson-report