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News / 25.06.2022 Injury Prevention Week E scooters campaign In 2021, there were more than 900 accidents involving e-scooters in Britain, some of which resulted in catastrophic injuries. The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) is highlighting this iss... Read More
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