Category: fire

Early payout for Buncefield victims – The Times

Posted November 19th, 2008 in accidents, compensation, fire, health & safety, news by sally

“Around 270 families whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the Buncefield fire will share an initial payout of £320,000 after their lawyers reached an agreement with the plant’s operators today.”

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The Times, 18th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Judge orders Total to make ‘generous’ offer to Buncefield victims – The Times

Posted November 18th, 2008 in accidents, compensation, fire, news, personal injuries by sally

“Hundreds of victims of the Buncefield fire moved closer to an initial payout today after a judge instructed the oil depot’s operator to make them a ‘sensible and generous’ offer.”

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The Times, 17th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk