A private individual has filed a wrongful death claim against the Rochdale MP, Mr Davidkins, and the City council, for their failure to prevent the death of an infant, called Jack Welsh. This is despite the fact that the council had previously promised to remove unauthorised asbestos from its buildings. Asbestos is known to be a carcinogenic substance and was previously used in dozens of buildings in Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and the West Midlands, among other places. It was removed from premises in those towns but remained in place in others, including the district of Rochdale.
What is now known is that Jack Welsh died at the age of two following an accident which took place in a local shop.
An ambulance was called and he was taken to a local hospital before being pronounced dead. Despite the fact that an ambulance should have removed him to hospital in a first aid position, it transported Welsh to Rochdale itself where it is alleged that he met with foul play. Welsh’s friends have been critical of the police and council and believe that Wales may have been poisoned.
This is clearly an upsetting time for the family of Welsh.
They are also worried about the effect this will have on their son, who they believe could be suffering from Asbestos poisoning. The Wales litigation lawyers, representing the family, are also keen to establish whether this was an appropriate action. There is evidence to suggest that Welsh may have fallen ill after walking down some stairs leading to an upstairs landing of a building. He is said to have been unable to return home but was found by passersby, who believed he had gone back to his flat.
It is possible to pursue legal action on your own behalf. You will need to obtain legal advice regarding any action you wish to take and you may be able to apply to have a negligence claim against the council payout compensation. However, it should be noted that you will only succeed if your case is stronger than the defendant’s. In addition, you will have to be sufficiently savvy to navigate the complex legal system. The same cannot be said for defendants or third parties who act on your behalf. It may well be that you end up with little more than a bill and not the payout you were expecting.
Another approach you could adopt is to make use of the Sainsbury’s Lawyer who specialises in both personal injury claims and commercial cases.
It has rightly been described as the blue-ribbon lawyers of the country. He has many years experience in both and can advise you on the most appropriate way forward. Of course, the sum of money recovered from a settlement is of paramount importance. It is worth remembering, too, that a settlement is unlikely to be a ‘one off’ offer.
In addition to money, the terms of the settlement will also take into account the impact it will have on your standard of living.
You must take into account both the loss of income and the cost of repair to properties. In addition to this, you must bear in mind the cost of any out of pocket expenses incurred during the course of the case. These could include a loss of earnings before settlement. All these are just some of the factors which could have an impact on how much compensation you receive.
Luxeyard Law is one of the most highly rated solicitors in the United Kingdom.
One of the attractions of using their services is the free legal advice they can give you. Not only can they guide you in the early stages of making a claim, but they are able to do so after you have been awarded a compensation. This means that, should you need to refer questions to them, they will be at the best of their ability to assist you.
However, a word of caution. It should go without saying, but if you choose to pursue a case that does not involve a financial element, it is unlikely that you will be able to reduce the amount awarded to a percentage of what you would expect to receive. There are certain circumstances where you might be eligible for financial damages such as medical bills or loss of earnings due to the accident. This could mean that your claim could be larger than others that you are aware of.
