Why hasn’t Anna Windass made a claim? – is Coronation Street a load of cobbles?
As an occasional watcher of the soaps, I always pay attention when a character is injured in circumstances where they would be entitled to bring a claim against the person or organisation responsible...
View ArticleGovernments proposed changes to Personal Injury Law – How will you be impacted?
Yesterday was a momentous day in the world of Personal Injury, as details of the Government’s proposals on reforming the small claims process were published following consultation. It is likely that...
View ArticleCase of the Week #30 – Cut-up Cyclist (and bicycle)
Jonathan Stittle has recently settled a rather unusual case where a local cyclist was knocked off his bike by a driver turning left who failed to check their nearside wing mirror before making the...
View ArticleCase Update: Could being a witness mean you’re eligible to claim?
Why being a witness can still mean you’re eligible to claim The Accident This week, John Green has taken instructions from a gentleman who was witness to a frightening accident to his wife. They were...
View ArticleCases of the Week – Slips and Changes at work
A slip in a supermarket left our client out of pocket – Settlement £14,500 The Accident Eleanor Buckley (pictured) was instructed by a lady who slipped and fell on a wet floor whilst shopping at her...
View ArticleCompensation: My friend got more compensation than I did
Personal Injury lawyers hear this sort of comment a lot, usually when we advise a client how much their claim is worth and they tell us that someone they know received more compensation for what they...
View ArticleAnimal Attacks: Legally Negligent Owners
Personal Injury Claims often arise from injuries caused by animals when it can be shown that the owner or keeper of the creature was legally negligent in failing to prevent it attacking and injuring...
View ArticleTake a Stand Against the Civil Liability Bill #accesstojustice
Some time ago, we acted for a young lady, who I will call Miss D, who was a front seat passenger in her partner’s vehicle as they were enjoying a day out in the countryside. They were stationary in a...
View ArticleAccidents on Holiday Abroad – a guide to what to do if you are unlucky enough...
Summer is here…. Well unfortunately, the England boys didn’t bring it home for us this time but let’s not forget it’s still summer and the holiday season is upon us. It’s time to take off those...
View ArticleHow are Personal Injury claims valued?
When pursuing a claim for Personal Injury, many people would like to know from the outset, how much compensation they should expect to receive. Unfortunately we are usually unable to give an accurate...
View ArticleLegal Expenses Insurance: Saving you thousands in legal fees
Legal Expenses Insurance – How it could save you thousands of pounds in legal fees when you bring a Personal Injury Claim Many people have Legal Expenses Cover as part of their Motor and Home Insurance...
View ArticleMy friend had the same injury and got more than I did!
We often hear this said by clients, usually when we are advising them how much their claim is worth. They are usually right, which doesn’t surprise us because everyone is different and similar injuries...
View ArticleCyclist to Pay Up to £100,000 after Pedestrian Steps Out In Front of Him
Over the last 20 years we have seen a huge increase in the number of cyclists in the UK. Councils up and down the country have spent millions of pounds on cycle paths and other improvement strategies....
View ArticleI know somebody with the same injury who got more compensation!
Someone I know had the same injury as me but got more than I did for the same injury! Clients often say this when we are advising them how much their claim is worth. They are usually right, which...
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