As a nation we are, on the whole, dog lovers and who wouldn’t be as so many of our canine friends are wonderful companions and support. Unfortunately, and thankfully infrequently, there are attacks on individuals by dogs and often these individuals tend to be children, although that is not always the case. If you are …
Despite the UK’s extensive health and safety legislation lots of people still suffer a serious injury at their place of work. The industries where accidents are statistically most likely to occur are manufacturing, construction, transportation and warehousing. However, accidents can happen in any working environment and an assistant director on the James Bond films was …
The growth in the popularity of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in recent years has been fueled by social media, with its focus on body image and frequent celebrity endorsements from reality stars like the Kardashians. Katherine Flashman Kitson, Director of Litigation with Parnalls Solicitors explains, ‘Non-surgical cosmetic treatments are becoming commonplace and are so readily available …
Taken up cycling? Bravo. But before you saddle up, have a read of our handy guide to what to do should you find yourself injured while out on the roads. Katherine Flashman Kitson, personal injury lawyer with Parnalls Solicitors, explains why you might be at risk and how you should pursue a compensation claim in …
Hearing loss at work hit the headlines recently when a former viola player sought to sue the Royal Opera House for damage to his hearing, allegedly caused when he was positioned too close to the brass section in the orchestra while rehearsing for Wagners Die Walküre in 2012. While most people are not forced to …
So, you pluck up the courage to go to your dentist to get those fillings done or to have the root canal treatment you have been dreading for months. You come out of the dental surgery expecting healthier teeth, but what you end up with is more pain and discomfort. If this sounds familiar, then …
You may have read in the paper recently that more than 1,900 women in Cornwall could be affected by a computer error which led to thousands of women missing breast cancer screenings. In fact 450,000 women in the UK aged 70-79 missed final breast cancer screenings. Experts have said that the computer error in 2009 …
By Litigation Director, Katherine Flashman Kitson Mental health has been a dirty phrase for a long time, but that’s all changing. We have seen the younger Royals, William, Catherine and Harry promoting the importance of understanding and discussing mental health issues. I have known for a long time that mental health is something that …
Director at Parnalls Solicitors, Katherine Flashman Kitson, has joined the Board of Governors of St Joseph’s School Launceston. Parnalls like St Joseph’s are longstanding institutions in the town both having premises in the town dating back to the 1920s. Both establishments are equally important to the town’s heritage and with a nod to the future …
