Lytham St Annes solicitors call for flood safety measures

Following the recent flooding that affected parts of the Fylde coast, no win no fee solicitors Lytham St Annes are calling for the government to ramp up investment in flood defences, as this would improve public safety.

personal injury solicitors Lytham St Annes are also calling for the government to ramp up investments in green technology, and to push for international action in this critical issue, as rising sea levels and climate change will put the nation's coasts under increased pressure.

The flood insurance scheme recently unveiled by the Environmental Secretary will go some way to protecting people from the consequences of flooding, but it fails to consider the impact of future climate change and surface water flooding, and these inadequacies could cause people problems in the future.

Manchester police target rogue road users in Operation Grimaldi

Greater Manchester Police has issued 147 fixed penalty notices to road users who failed to share the road properly as part of Operation Grimaldi. Personal injury solicitors Manchester would ask all road users to therefore ensure they drive in a considerate and proper manner.

The police force spent three days in motor vehicle accident hotspots in the city, focusing on Deansgate, Oxford Road,Great Bridgewater Street / Trafford Street and Platt Lane / Wilmslow Road.

A total of 125 cyclists were penalised for a range of offences, including riding without lights, breaking red lights and riding on the footpath. Those caught were given the option of either going to a cycling awareness event or paying a fine.

Furthermore, 22 motorists were penalised for offences including driving without a seat belt, driving while talking on a mobile phone or failing to properly comply with traffic signals and signs. One person who was driving antisocially had their vehicle seized.

Lancashire County Council calls for winter preparedness

With winter around the corner, personal injury solicitors Preston would advise all businesses, road users and residences in the area to prepare for the adverse weather conditions the UK is likely to see.

Lancashire County Council has stockpiled nearly 32,000 tonnes of salt andhas filled up 1,800 grit bins. It is working alongside the NHS, the fire service, the police and other local authorities to deliver public safety messages and prevent accidents or illnesses from occurring.

It has also updated its website with information about staying safe over winter, including details about the council's responsibilities and what it can do to help people, details about school closures, advice for clearing snow from property and guidance for equipping vehicles for winter driving.

Leaflets will be distributed to council receptions, petrol stations, garages and high-street shops informing the general public how they can prepare for the severe weather the county could see in the coming months.

Personal injury compensation claims no win no fee solicitors Preston are also preparing for winter and have staff ready to help people make a compensation claim if they are injured due to someone's negligence as a result of the cold weather.

Project protects Preston residents from flooding

Personal injury solicitors Preston thank the county council for their work in protecting the city from flooding, as severe floods affected swathes of the country.

Lancashire County Council is to repairdrains and pipes on Cliff Street, which is near Preston's city centre. They will replace four drains, installe two additional ones, and replace or repair blocked and damaged pipes.

The county council was designated a Led Local Flood Authority in 2007, following widespread floods.

Cliff Street and surrounding areas have historically experienced flooding problems, so this location was deemed as a key place for flood mitigation measures. There is a natural dip at the end of the street, and this can collect water in heavy rainfall. 

Lancashire County Council starts gritting for winter

With Lancashire County Council taking its army of gritters on the streets, personal injury solicitors Rochdale are asking people to take care when out and about on the roads and to look out for hazardous road conditions such as black ice.

Frost has already fallen across Rochdale and the next few days are predicted to bring additional adverse weather conditions, including sleet, ice, snow and rain. These raise the likelihood of black ice developing in certain areas.

Black ice forms when rain lands on frozen surfacessuch as frost or snow, and can create patches in the road with particularly low friction. This means that cars cannot steer or gain traction and can skid and crash.

The county council has a total of 49 gritters on its frontline, which it will use to treat 1,500 miles of priority roadway. Doing so takes around four hours, although adverse weather conditions can lengthen this time. No win no fee solicitors Rochdale warn that roads that have already been gritted can still be icy, especially on turns or underneath low-hanging branches. Drivers must take additional care when driving on all roads during icy weather conditions, even if the road surface has already been gritted.

Quietway routes 'should improve cyclist safety in London'

Personal injury solicitors London have welcomed moves to make the borough of Haringey safer for cyclists.

A network of 'Quietway' routes will bedeveloped for cyclists in the region. These will use direct, quiet back streets to provide high-quality, guided travel around Haringey, connecting central London and other major centres together. 

While these routes are still currently in development, with more details set to be announced in the immediate future, no win no fee solicitors London practice Solicitors are pleased with the news that bike riding in Haringey will soon be considerably safer.'

Mayor of London Boris Johnson aims for cycling to represent a 5% modal share of London's traffic by 2026, with trends indicating that this is target is set to be outstripped. In 2001, just 77,300 people in London reported that they commuted by cycling, but in 2011, this figure had more than doubled to reach 154,900.

Passengers evacuated after train sets alight in Wardle

Personal injury solicitors Rochdale have expressed concern over a fire on a train in the borough.

The Manchester to Leeds train caught alightnear to Wardle's Bell Field Mill Lane, with Chadderton, Heywood and Littleborough fire crews heading to the incident on November 21^st at 3.38pm.

All three carriages of the train needed to be evacuated, and approximately 150 people were on the train at the time of the incident. While there were no injuries, there was quite a significant amount of smoke.

No win no fee solicitors Rochdale are concerned as to what this means for the safety of the trains in the North West. The fire service said the blaze involved a diesel tack, which was located in the middle carriage underneath the floor of the train. This fire had risen up through the floor because of its intensity, and the diesel fumes created a lot of potentially damaging smoke.

Thefts from Preston's grit bins reported

Personal injury solicitors Preston are asking anyone with information about gritting bin salt thefts to get in touch with the police as soon as possible, as these crimes are putting the health and safety of the general public at risk.

Preston Borough Council Highway MaintenanceTeam Leader Peter O'Gorman said that the salt is likely being stolen by a rogue trader who is planning to sell it on when the weather worsens, although it may be being removed by members of the public who want to use it on their driveways.

No win no fee solicitors Preston point out that this salt is intended for use on the borough's highways, so not only does the theft of salt have cost implications for the local authority, but it could also see road users and the general public put in danger during icy weather.

The council's gritting teams need to know that the grit bins are properly filled when dealing with changing weather conditions.

Whitefield kitchen showroom suffers electrical fire

Personal injury solicitors Bury are reminding people and businesses to stay safe and ensure their electrical equipment is safe, following an electrical fire that devastated a kitchen showroom in Whitefield.

Fire fighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) were called to the blaze on December 13th at around 10:30pm, and spent several hours dealing with the fire on the Bury Old Road two-storey premises.

Crews from Broughton, Farnworth, Bury and Whitefield were called to the incident and needed to use hose reels, jets and breathing equipment to control the fire.

It is thought that the fire was likely to have been caused by an electric heater in the showroom's office, and no win no fee solicitors Bury note that portable heaters and other electrical items should be regularly maintained and should not be left plugged in.

How To Enjoy Your Compensation

Many people receive compensation for a variety of reasons, often from extremely tough events in their lives. The new phenomenon is with incremental payments and while this acts like a second wage for many it can be a really inconvenient way of receiving the money.
This way it doesn’t really feel like you have been compensated for the hardship you may have experience, it will feel a bit like a pay rise until the whole mount is paid back. Before the compensation you were content with the wage you received therefore getting a little more won’t be anywhere near as satisfying as getting a lump sum in your bank account.
We live in a world that is dominated by how little money everyone has and how the bankers in the city are gambling with our money. The world seems rather mismatched and for many, the chance of a little prosperity with a lump sum of cash is great.
You will have to take a loss on the overall sum with a structured settlement quote however for the short term lump sum I believe it is worth it and this article will highlight how you can enjoy it.

Chase Dreams

Having that access to a large amount of money can allow you to chase your dreams, if your ambition is to travel then you can travel, if you want to learn about fine art in Italy, learn about fine art in italy.
The possibilities are endless but that is only if you have access to that lump sum of money, you are so restricted with incremental payments. Yes I am sure it is what you were advised by the courts and your insurance company but I really think taking a loss on the overall sum is the best way to go. There are many companies out there that offer the service.
Do your research and work out how much you would be willing to accept and see if these companies can meet your expectations, if they do then I think you should really consider accepting.