The horrific recent case of Bella-Rae Birch, the 17-month-old who was mauled to death by the family dog in St Helens has brought into renewed focus the dangers posed by domestic animals, even those who are normally benign. In this tragic example, the family dog had been bought just a Read more…
I recently received instructions from the mother of two young boys who had been involved in a serious road traffic accident. The younger boy was hit by a car at around 40mph and suffered lift-changing brain injuries. His older brother witnessed the entire accident, and, seeing his brother’s unconscious body Read more…
We recently settled a claim for a gentleman who had been injured whilst working as a roofer on a domestic property. He suffered serious injuries to both feet and ankles when he fell 20 feet and landed on both feet. The injury was caused by poorly designed scaffold, and a Read more…
My Personal Injury Solicitor says I need to see a pain management expert, why is this? Chronic pain affects many of us living in the UK. The British Medical Journal estimates that chronic pain affects between one-third and one-half of the population of the UK. Broadly speaking, chronic pain is Read more…
We take a look and detail little-known driving offences which, if they lead to an accident, could mean that you (or your insurer) will end up footing the bill. Warning others about speed traps Many of us will have been in a situation where another motorist flashes you and it Read more…
One of the first questions clients often ask us is how much their claim is worth. Unfortunately, it is not usually possible to give an accurate estimate at the start of a claim, particularly if you have not yet fully recovered. The valuation of a claim depends on several factors Read more…
Riding a motorbike is an exhilarating experience. As a former well known Pizza delivery company driver, I remember well the thrill and feeling of speed (not to mention the free pizza). There are many types of motorbike, but some are thought to be more dangerous than others. They include Three Read more…
In the summer months, there are more and more cyclists on the road. Cycling is a great activity and, as we move towards a carbon neutral future, these modes of travel will increase in popularity. Everyone understands cycling carries some risks and the most serious risk, from a personal injury Read more…
A quick Google search reveals that there are thousands of Solicitors who do personal injury work, so why should you use Taylor&Emmet Solicitors? We pride ourselves on the quality of work we do for clients. We are proud to be based in Sheffield. It is true what they say about Read more…
We have looked in the past at how an injured person’s benefit payments need to be repaid from certain parts of their personal injury compensation. What is only just being understood is how the Governments overhaul of the benefits system, known as Universal Credit (‘UC’), is going to have a Read more…