Jordans Solicitors move to new flagship office in Wakefield

We are delighted to announce Jordans Solicitors have moved to new offices at 18 King Street, Wakefield. This is an exciting time for the Firm. We are expanding the range of services which we are able to offer clients in the ’5 Towns Area’ and which is already complimented by our existing Castleford Office.

This move represents a significant investment for us and reflects our pride in being an established part of the local community. Clients have access to the full range of legal expertise ranging from our established commercial services team to our new family mediation service which is being launched this month.

One of the key reasons for growth is the importance we put in our infrastructure and IT systems.  We are launching a new state-of-the-art website and are one of the first law firms in the area now able to offer divorce online. This reflects the demands from working people to be able to make arrangements out of office hours and in the comfort and convenience of their own homes.

Our solicitors are among the best in our region and on a national stage, it has recently been announced that we have been shortlisted in the national Personal Injury Awards 2011. The awards celebrate the excellence of individuals and organisations across the whole of the personal injury claims sector.

For further information, please contact Jordans Solicitors on 01924 387110 and ask to speak to Stephen Proctor or visit http://www.jordanssolicitors.co.uk.

VIBRATION WHITE FINGER Help for Miners UPDATE

Jordans solicitors have launched a dedicated website to provide information in response to a high demand for from potential Yorkshire claimants needing information on how to reclaim losses on previous compensation claims.

www.minerscompensationclaims.com will assist miners who may have a right to claim the site is supported by a helpline 08000 839 736

VIBRATION WHITE FINGER Jordans to reclaim losses for West Yorkshire Miners group

In the last 10 years many miners had claimed damages for Vibration White Finger, a condition that involves damage to blood vessels and nerves in the fingers causing them to turn white, numb and tingly. The Department of Trade and Industry set up a Handling Agreement in 1999 under which miners could claim damages for this condition which was found to have been caused as a consequence of using vibrating tools in the mines. This agreement required miners to undergo tests to establish they had the condition and its severity. The level of the damages they were awarded was dependant on the “stage” the condition they were found to be suffering from had reached.

Unfortunately it has emerged that many miners were allowed to settle their claim without making an additional claim for “services”. Services related to their ability as a consequence of their symptoms to carry out DIY, gardening, car washing and maintenance or window cleaning as a consequence of their symptoms. Successful claims for services often amounted to over £10,000 and miners suffering from stage 2V or above were entitled to submit this claim automatically.

In some circumstances miners were either given no or inadequate advice on their ability to claim for services and as a consequence lost their chance to claim, the last date for the making of such claims being 31st March 2005.

It may be that those miners are able to reclaim their losses in these circumstances. Christine Sands of Jordans Solicitors, who have offices throughout West Yorkshire, is an expert in this area and is being approached by a growing number of West Yorkshire miners who may have lost out.

Don’t lose out again contact Christine Sands at Jordans now.
Telephone O8000 9555094 or 01977 518778
e-mail christine.sands@jordanssolicitors.co.uk
www.jordanssolicitors.co.uk