Teachers have won £15 million in compensation over the last year, after bringing claims against schools over attacks by pupils, accidents and disputes. Successful claims included criminal assault, personal injury, unlawful discrimination and unlawful dismissal, according to the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT). In one case, a 57-year-old female teacher from the West Midlands was assaulted by a pupil who had a history of aggressive behaviour. The pupil blocked her entrance to a classroom then shoved her into a wall, leaving her with back injury and bruised ribs. She subsequently suffered from PTSD, vertigo and tremors and was awarded £9,611. Another 33-year-old teacher from South Yorkshire was subjected to a barrage of racist abuse by students over an 18 month period, but the school failed to take the matter seriously. She was handed £10,000 after claiming constructive dismissal and racial discrimination by … [Read more...] about Teachers win £15 million in compensation claims
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‘Significant’ compensation after ex-Derby railway worker’s cancer death
The widow of a Derby railway worker who died of asbestos-related cancer has been paid a “significant” compensation payout. Grenville Rice worked near the deadly fibrous material during the 1950s and 1960s at the locomotive works behind Derby’s railway station. Last year, at 81, “healthy and active” Mr Rice was diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer and sadly died just three months later. His widow Jeanette, of Belper, has now been paid a large sum by the Department for Transport in an out-of-court settlement. Mrs Rice did not want to reveal the size of the payout. However, it is understood that such compensation claims usually amount to five or six-figure sums. She said her husband, who worked on the brakes of diesel engines, was “devastated” when he received the shock diagnosis so many years after his railway work. The 76-year-old said: “When Grenville was diagnosed with this he was absolutely devastated. He didn’t realise this … [Read more...] about ‘Significant’ compensation after ex-Derby railway worker’s cancer death
Dancing with the Stars causes a spike in dancing injury claims says ACC
Accident Compensation Corporation says Dancing with the Stars can cause a spike in dancing injury claims, because it encourages people to get back on the dance floor. Dancing injuries cost it $7.5million last year. Ballet caused the most injuries, with 427 claims. The majority of those were for ankle, knee and foot problems. Mike McRoberts, Matilda Rice announced for Dancing With The Stars NZ 2019 ACC releases list of most unusual injuries Hip-hop dancers filed plenty of claims too. They hurt their backs, knees and ankles. Ballroom dancing is not entirely safe either with 42 claims, and some for neck and head injuries. But twerking, made infamous by David Seymour last year, has caused only a handful of injuries - four in five years. ACC isn't telling Kiwis not to dance, as the benefits far outweigh any risks. It's just reminding rusty dancers to do some prep before hitting the floor. Newshub. … [Read more...] about Dancing with the Stars causes a spike in dancing injury claims says ACC
Millions still owed for PPI compensation
Almost everyone has had a loan, credit card, mortgage or store card at some stage in their life, which means they could now be due a refund if they had payment protection insurance (PPI). But they need to act now. It might come as a surprise that despite on-going campaigns, up to 30 million PPI policies have still not had a compensation claim made against them. With a cut off date looming on 29 August, that means many people are going to miss out on the chance of an average windfall of £2250 if they don’t make a claim very soon. Billions of pounds have already been paid put and billions more may be due to customers who do not realise that PPI has been added without their knowledge. Financial watchdogs had previously ruled that many customers had been mis-sold and were due compensation, and a recent Supreme Court case also found that on average 67 percent commission was taken without the customer being told. In some instances over 90 percent of the premium was taken as … [Read more...] about Millions still owed for PPI compensation
How simply saying sorry after a car accident could leave you liable for hefty repair bills – even if it isn’t your fault
DRIVERS who say sorry after a car accident could be unwittingly making themselves liable for hefty repair bills, even if the crash wasn't their fault. Motoring experts claim you should never apologise after a collision, as it could affect the outcome of any insurance claims. While saying sorry doesn't mean you legally accept blame, your words could be used against you in a compensation claim. Even if the accident was caused by the other driver, if you apologise it could make you look guilty. You should always try to avoid committing to anything that could be used against you or imply blame. A recent study by Select Car Leasing found some 30 per cent of motorists weren't aware apologising for an accident could put them at fault. And over 70 per cent of drivers aged 18-24 had no idea they could be blamed for an accident for being polite and saying sorry. Advice from the RAC warns drivers never to make an apology at the scene, but instead to "check that the people involved in the accident … [Read more...] about How simply saying sorry after a car accident could leave you liable for hefty repair bills – even if it isn’t your fault