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answered questions: I was knocked off my bike by a car and injured. I only have the car's registration number, can I make a claim? 09-05-2008; My wife was driving our car and had an accident and I suffered whiplash. She is the named driver on my policy, can I claim against myself? 08-05-2008; I am pursuing a negligence claim on my mother's behalf. However, her home insurance does not cover this and she is not eligible for public funding. Is there another source of funding available? 07-05-2008; My partner and I were badly injured when I lost control of our car due to oil on the motorway. Can either of us claim for our injuries? 07-05-2008; Whilst at work I slipped and fell on steps which were covered with moss and filth. I hurt my leg and back and am still in agony. Can I claim? 07-05-2008; More…

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Accupuncture relieves chronic neck pain but no firm evidence that massage works — by Conrad Murray — last modified 26-08-2006 09:43: Acupuncture offers relief from chronic neck pain, while there is little reliable evidence on the effectiveness of massage, according to two new systematic reviews. Acupuncture does not “cure” neck pain, and relief appears to last only a few weeks or months. Patients may thus need periodic booster treatments, says lead study author Kien Trinh, M.D., of McMaster University in Canada.
Perth accident girl needs disability-friendly property — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 27-06-2006 09:05: A girl left paralysed with a spinal inury following a road accident cannot leave hospital as Perth and Kinross Council do not have any suitable properties to cope with her injuries.
Loss of balance may be first Alzheimer's sign — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 23-05-2006 06:16: Problems with walking and balance may be the first sign of Alzheimer's disease, say US researchers. A study of 2,288 elderly people found that such physical symptoms were associated with an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers from the University of Washington said they believed that exercise could help to stall the progression of the disease. Their study appears in Archives of Internal Medicine.
Online knee advice clinic launched — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 18-05-2006 07:15: A 24-hour advice clinic for knee pain and injuries has been launched on the internet by Lothian physiotherapists. The pilot service, which is said to be the first of its kind in the world, will run for a year, offering help to patients around the world. It will operate in addition to normal physiotherapy services provided in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
New brain injuries unit launched — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 18-05-2006 07:15: Northern Ireland's first specialised brain injury unit has been officially opened. The new £9m facility is based at Musgrave Park Hospital near Belfast. The Regional Acquired Brain Injury Unit will offer treatment and rehabilitation for patients under one roof. Speech therapy will also be provided.
Pre-paid chiropractic treatment first scheme in Wales — by admin — last modified 16-03-2006 01:01: A law firm has become the first in Wales to offer pre-paid chiropractic treatment to its clients to reduce recovery time in personal injury cases.