Clients opting for local traditional law firms
Most private clients would rather go to a traditional local law firm rather than a national brand, according to a major annual market snapshot. A consumer survey of 500 adults carried out for the report in December 2014 shows that only one-third of respondents would be willing to try national brands supplying legal services. However, […]
Insurer loses bid to tear up settlement based on dishonesty
The Court of Appeal has rejected an insurer’s attempt to dismiss an injury claim – despite evidence emerging that the victim had been dishonest. Lord Justice Underhill said the claimant’s original out-of-court settlement of almost £135,000 should stand because of the ‘wider principle’ in the finality of settlements. The claimant received the damages in 2003 […]
How contributory negligence affects your personal injury claim
If you have been injured as a result of an accident due to someone else’s negligence you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. When a claim is submitted to the relevant insurance company, very often there is an allegation of contributory negligence made in response to the claim. Contributory negligence is used […]
What is a public liability claim?
What is the definition of public liability Public liability is defined as the duty of care owed to those who use a public place. If you have had an accident in a place used by the public, which has caused injury to yourself or your property then you may be entitled to make a claim […]
Motor Insurers Bureau Claims
The Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) is a government backed organisation which was set up in 1946 to compensate victims of negligent untraced and uninsured drivers. If you have been involved in a road traffic accident with any of the following motorists, you are entitled to pursue a claim for compensation: Uninsured Driver or Uninsured Vehicle […]
The dos and don’ts of car accident claims
If you have been injured in a car or motor bike accident and you are thinking about making a claim for compensation for your injuries, it is important to know the dos and don’ts of the claims process. Claiming compensation following an accident is not always a straightforward process. The first step of the process […]
