Molesworths News Apr - May 2011
All the latest industry and legal news from your team at Molesworths.
OFT Crackdown on Cold-Calling by Debt Management Firms
Date online: 01/05/2011
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has warned debt management firms to stop using unsolicited and misleading cold-calling practices to generate client leads.
Payout for Lorry Driver's Damaged Hearing
Date online: 26/04/2011
A lorry driver whose hearing was damaged at work has received £8,500 in compensation.
Law Society Campaign for Formal Qualifications for Will Writers
Date online: 20/04/2011
The Law Society is campaigning to persuade the Government that a change to the law is necessary to protect members of the public from problems caused by using unqualified will writers.
Passenger Wins £1.1 Million in Accident Damages
Date online: 16/04/2011
A passenger who suffered serious head injuries in a car accident has been awarded more than £1 million in damages.
Widow Receives Damages for Husband's Death
Date online: 11/04/2011
The widow of a former town councillor who died of an asbestos-related disease has won compensation from his former employer.
Child Knocked Down at Crossing Receives £14,000
Date online: 03/04/2011
A young boy who was hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing has been awarded £14,000 in compensation.