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‘Dust Kills’ campaign puts spotlight on construction workers’ lung health

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently launched its latest campaign, titled ‘Dust Kills’. The campaign aims to prevent construction workers from inhaling dangerous dust at work, which can...

What are the most common farming accidents?

Over 300,000 people in Britain work in the agricultural sector today. Many farmers and farm workers were raised in farming families or communities and are proud of the rewarding work...

Can I claim if I am injured in a taxi accident?

When you grab a taxi or order an Uber, you expect to get to your destination safely. And although most taxi and mini-cab drivers are very experienced, there is always...

Novum Law attends Lung Cancer Nursing UK Conference 2023

Novum Law’s specialist asbestos disease team was recently pleased to sponsor and attend the Lung Cancer Nursing UK (LCNUK) 2023 conference, held on 11 and 12 May in Birmingham. The...

Novum Law raises over £280 for Muffins for Meso 2023

Novum Law colleagues put their baking skills to the test last week for the annual ‘Muffins for Meso’ charity bake sale, raising nearly £300 in aid of asbestos cancer charity...

Moving Forwards after Injury: Life and sex after spinal cord injury with Heidi Herkes

Today Novum Law has launched our new podcast, ‘Moving Forwards after Injury’, in which our kind and caring personal injury and medical negligence team discuss all things moving forwards after...

SUV rollover risk prompts concerns for driver, passenger and pedestrian safety

Sports utility vehicles (SUVs) now account for over half of all new-car sales in the UK as drivers buy them for their sporty look, spacious interiors and the extra sense...

Recent US study highlights risk to cyclists from SUVs

Sports utility vehicles (SUVs for short) are an increasingly popular type of car, which many drivers favour because they are practical and their extra size, weight and headroom feels safer....

Asbestos lung cancer compensation for former Devonport electrical fitter from Cornwall

Novum Law has secured compensation for the wife and family of Paul*, a former electrical fitter from Penzance in West Cornwall who was exposed to asbestos at Devonport Dockyard in...

Prioritising motorbike upskilling this spring

Spring is now in full swing, and many motorcyclists are taking advantage of the sunny skies and warmer temperatures to go on motorbike rides. There are an estimated 3.6 million...

SUVs and child safety around schools

The Easter holidays are over, and the school run is back. Although efforts are increasing to get pupils walking, cycling or scootering, many parents still have to rely on their...

Remembering ‘Bowelbabe’ Deborah James during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, organised by charity Bowel Cancer UK to raise awareness of bowel cancer and those affected by it. In the UK, someone dies of bowel...