Suffering an amputation at work is a life-changing event, both physically and emotionally.

Further arrests have been made in Bradford in connection with an investigation into the historical child sexual exploitation.

The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) is an independent organisation that advises the family courts in England. CAFCASS represents the perspectives of children in any child care or family court proceedings, protects their rights and aims to ensure that any decisions are made in the child's best interests. This is important, as making decisions for a child that protect their welfare and uphold their interests is a legal requirement. The Children Act 1989 states that the child's welfare must be the court's paramount consideration in any decision about their upbringing, above any other considerations.

This is the case of AB, who was involved in child sexual exploitation and grooming in Rotherham, from approximately 11 years of age.  

If a local authority believes a child is at risk of suffering significant harm, it may decide to issue care proceedings for the child concerned. These are legal proceedings that aim to protect the child from any harm or likelihood of harm, and potential outcomes include a supervision order (where a social worker will help your family to make the necessary changes) and a care order (where the local authority takes responsibility for the child).

A care order does not remove the parent’s parental responsibility, but gives the local authority shared responsibility in making important decisions for the child. 

At Switalskis, we speak to motorcyclists over the phone, and listen to the details of their accident to help them determine whether they can make a claim. In most cases, we then offer representation on a ‘no win, no fee’ basis. Read on to discover how we can help you with your motorcycle accident claim funding too.

One of the most common reasons injured people are reluctant to make a claim or they delay making a claim is when they believe that they were partly at fault. This is where contributory negligence comes in.