What Happens After You File a Personal Injury Claim?
The Six-Step Process Explained When it comes to filing a personal injury claim, we know it can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unsure of what to expect. So to give you peace of mind, we’ve written this blog to break down the personal injury claims process, step-by-step. From here, you can know exactly what happens […]
Slips, Trips and Broken Pavements: Who is Responsible?
We’ve all experienced that heart-stopping moment – a sudden slip on a wet floor or a trip over an uneven paving slab. While most of the time we escape with little more than a bruised ego or a giggle at our own clumsiness, these common accidents can sometimes cause serious, life-altering injuries. When that happens, […]
Can I Be Fired for Making an Accident at Work Claim?
Workplace Accidents: A Guide to Your Rights, Your Job and Your Compensation Suffering an accident while at work can be a traumatic and stressful experience. Not only are you dealing with the sudden pain and disruption of your injuries, but you may also be facing a wave of anxiety about your future employment. It’s a […]
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 […]
