Fantasist jailed for nailgun attack claims – The Guardian

“A fantasist who shot himself with a nailgun on two occasions before claiming that he had been attacked by thugs in an attempt to win compensation was jailed for two and a half years yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 15th November 2007

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Retired solicitor, 89, goes back to court to help a friend – and wins – The Times

Posted October 29th, 2007 in criminal injuries compensation, solicitors by sally

“When Vivien Symons retired 25 years ago after a lifetime working as a solicitor, she thought she had done with the law. But at the age of 89 she has returned to court to win one last case.”

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The Times, 27th October 2007

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Lubbock father claims over death – BBC News

Posted October 15th, 2007 in criminal injuries compensation, news by sally

“A £10,000 compensation claim is being brought by the father of a man found dead by a swimming pool at the former home of entertainer Michael Barrymore.”

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BBC News, 12th October 2007

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Injured motorcyclist wins compensation in legal first – The Times

Posted April 25th, 2007 in criminal injuries compensation, news by sally

“A motorcyclist who killed a schoolboy playing a game of chicken on a busy road made legal history today when he won a claim for compensation for the injuries that he suffered in the accident.”

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The Times, 24th April 2007

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