Articles by ‘Louise Hart’

Louise Hart explains why RWK Goodman staff will soon be donning their best orange clothing, and how they are offering a helping hand to younger sufferers.

It’s easy to dismiss flashing amber lights at the roadside, but your inattention or speed could result in injury or death to someone just trying to do their job.

With rules that stipulate parties must attempt to settle a claim out of court, and with high costs associated with going to trial, it is in both parties’ interests to do all they can to negotiate a settlement before the final court hearing.

Therefore it’s increasingly unlikely that a case will go to trial. However, it’s not unheard of.

Specialist pain physiotherapist and Trustee for CRPS-UK, Richmond Stace, gave up an afternoon from his busy schedule to visit RWK Goodman’s offices and advise a room full of CRPS sufferers on how to help themselves better understand and manage their pain.

The Claimant, a 29 year old man received £785,000.00 for the personal injuries sustained whilst operating a defective saw which kicked back causing his left hand to be taken in towards the blade of the saw, causing him to sustain an amputation of his left hand below the level of his little and ring finger and sustain extensive injuries to his middle and index finger.

Whether it’s an oblivious pedestrian, a speeding driver, or a poorly lit cyclist, we are all subject to, and responsible for, ensuring the collective safety on our cities’ roads.

After some delay, the Ministry of Justice has launched its consultation for proposals to reduce whiplash claims which currently closes on 6 January 2017. With other restrictions on the horizon for both Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claimants, access to justice has never been more threatened.

Lawyers and support staff from across our offices put on their best orange outfits to show their support for a global awareness campaign organised locally by CRPS UK, the country’s first charity to raise…

Colour the World Orange day will be celebrated on Monday 7th November 2016. This is an annual event which aims to spread awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Each year Bath Life magazine interviews a lawyer to receive a unique perspective on Bath. This year Louise Hart, Partner at Withy King, was interviewed to give her views on living and working in the jewel of the South West.

Why does common sense so often go out of the window when we see bollards or warning signs? Ignoring them can be dangerous; they are there for a reason as an example below demonstrates.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is an uncommon condition which many have never heard about until they are diagnosed with it. CRPS often causes continuous and severe pain which often starts as an intense burning pain which can lead to dramatic changes in the colour and temperature of the skin.