The government have been warned that child safety will suffer, if independent social work experts (ISWs) are excluded from being expert family court witnesses. From October 2010 the Ministry of Justice will reduce by around 50% the fees paid to ISWs who give advice to family courts in public law cases concerning children.
Read more: Expert witness fee cuts, puts children at risk
The upper arm and shoulder can suffer a number of injuries, some of which can give rise to personal injury claims. Shoulder injuries include rotator cuff injury, separated shoulders and torn tendons or muscles. Pain in the shoulder, upper arm or neck together with a limited range of movement is known as a frozen shoulder; it is not a specific condition but a collection of symptoms.
Read more: Who should shoulder the blame for an arm injury?
A court case currently underway in California could have far-reaching effects for the game of American Football – with unknown potential knock-on effects on other contact sports.
A Dr Eleanor Perfetto has lodged a claim on behalf of her husband, former footballer Ralph Wenzel, alleging that his dementia at age 67 is connected to his career in the sport.
Read more: Trauma in sport could lead to dementia
by ANTONY ANDERSON “Absence of proof is not proof of absence” William Cowper 1731-1800
A claimed advantage of the early automobile was its apparent insensitivity to running away, as reflected in this report in the Los Angeles Times of 1901: “Los Angeles policemen are beginning to figure to what extent the supplanting of the horse by the automobile is going to lessen their chances to win glory. The policeman’s most frequent opportunity to distinguish himself is afforded by runaway horses.
Read more: If you can’t see it, does that mean it isn’t there?
In this country nothing seems to stir up feelings like trees. We hug them, tie ourselves to them to stop them being cut down and wax lyrical about how much better life was when there were more of them.
Read more: We all love trees
