Personal Injury Claim

A former boxer, Thomas Bradley, has been killed in a road accident on Rivelin Valley Road, in Sheffield.

According to the Sheffield Telegraph, Mr Bradley was driving his Yamaha FZ1 motorcycle when he collided with a Ford Fiesta.

Although the Fiesta’s driver was unharmed, Mr Bradley died at the scene – where flowers and a pair of boxing gloves have already appeared.

The 25-year-old male driver of the Fiesta has been arrested under a charge of suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. This may leave Mr Bradley’s family eligible to make a car accident compensation claim, if the driver is found to be guilty of causing the motorcyclist’s death.

Mr Bradley was 38 years old when he died, and had previously boxed professionally. Thestar.co.uk revealed that he was a “light welterweight”, and throughout his professional career, only lost one fight. His boxing nickname was ‘T-Bar’, and throughout his 1995-1999 rein, he won ten major fights.

Members of the local police force are as yet unsure what exactly happened between Mr Bradley and the other unnamed driver.

As such, reports said the police “appealed for witness, or anyone who was at the scene before officers arrived, to come forward.” Witnesses can either contact the police directly or telephone Crimestoppers, it was confirmed.

A Nottingham steeplejack firm has been slapped with a £100,000 fine and £32,000 costs after one worker plunged to his death and another was injured in two separate incidents within 18 months.

Construction Enquirer reports that Brian Collins, 52, was working for Nottingham-based Central (High Rise) on a contract to paint chimneys at Sutton Bridge Power Station.

However, Collins was setting up abseiling equipment in order to carry out painting duties but fell through an open grating, plunging 34m to his death.

In a separate incident at Nottingham Castle, another unnamed employee broke their back after falling 10m.

The Health and Safety Executive have now fined the firm for failing to protect its employees. The families of the men could also file a work accident compensation claim in order to receive a cash settlement.

Leicester Crown Court heard how the firm failed to ensure the work at both locations was carried out safely. Central (High Rise) pleaded guilty to one charge in relation to the death of Collins and one charge in relation to the back incident.

HSE Inspector Martin Giles expressed his regret at the incidents: “The work at the power station required careful planning and assessment of the risks involved. Tragically, the company failed to make sure the rigging of the ropes was done safely and the result was the needless death of an employee.”

If you or a family member has been involved in an accident that wasn’t your fault and you would like to claim compensation for your injuries then get in contact with the accident claim specialists at compensation claim line (www.compensationclaimline.co.uk) today and we can put you in touch with a personal injury solicitor that will handle you case on a No Win, No Fee basis.

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