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Madonna’s Fall- Is it a Personal Injury Claim?

The uber controlled perfectionism that is associated with the queen of pop Madonna took a trip for the worst at last night’s Brits when an over zealous yank at her voluminous cape from one of her (ex?) dancers resulted in not so much a fall from grace as an ungraceful fall in front of millions…

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Worker’s Death at Watford Firm Avoidable Say Pictons

The tragic death of a father of two at a Watford waste management plant where he worked was considered a ‘preventable tragedy’ according to the Health & Safety Executive. FCC Waste Services (UK) Ltd was prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive HSE) at St Albans Crown Court last week (13 March) after an investigation…

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Madonna’s Whiplash Could Have Been Serious Say Pictons

Despite suggestions that Madonna’s dramatic fall at last week’s Brit Awards could have been a publicity stunt, it was clear to those in the vicinity that her tumble was an unintentional accident and quite unplanned. It’s a sign of her good health and flexibility that she was able to continue her performance but she did…

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Pictons Comments on Alton Towers Fairground Disaster

Following the terrible accident at Alton Towers Resort on Tuesday 2nd June, when a rollercoaster ride resulted in a crash into a stationary car, seriously injuring four passengers, it is clear that even in the best run entertainment centres health and safety disasters can still happen. While Alton Towers Resort investigates the cause of the…

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Funding for DNA Testing To Help Courtroom Battles Over Child Paternity

DNA testing may have become standard practice on ITV’s notorious Jeremy Kyle Show, but in reality the cuts in funding for legal aid, which came into force in 2013, resulted in extended and often acrimonious court cases when parents could not afford to take DNA tests. The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service…

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Money Troubles More Serious than Affairs Say Couples

While it’s true that infidelity puts a great strain on any marriage or partnership, the Office of National Statistics has just released some interesting figures which show that financial problems or even long working hours are much more likely to be a ‘deal breaker’ in a relationship than by either partner having an affair. Although…

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Victims of Domestic Violence Need More Help Says Citizens Advice Bureau Report

The Citizens Advice Bureau published a report about victims of domestic violence, showing that many are still struggling to get help and support despite successive governments’ assurances of their commitment to addressing this nationwide problem. The report is based on a survey of frontline CAB staff and although national data shows that approximately 13,000 people…

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