I have recently started to act for a gentleman who has suffered a serious brain injury following a road traffic accident. He was walking along a pavement one morning, when a vehicle collieded with him. He was airlifted to hospital and given emergency life-saving treatment. Sadly, he suffered multiple fractures Read more…
When a person is killed as a result of the negligent act of a person or organisation, a claim for compensation may be brought on behalf of their estate and also on behalf of their dependents. The person or people who bring the action are legally called the Claimant or Read more…
The time of year is upon us that is particularly dangerous for cyclists. Limited daylight and challenging weather conditions significantly increase the risks or accidents and injury. I have acted for many clients who have had bicycle accidents. One of the most common ways cyclists are injured is when a car Read more…
There are thousands of personal injury claims made on behalf of children each year. As they are under 18, the law requires that all compensation awards to them must be approved by the County Court at an Infant Approval Hearing. The process may sound daunting, particularly for a parent, guardian Read more…
As more people take to the roads, the risk for cyclists increase. The inclement summer weather leaves greasy roads and where I live giant potholes are appearing the cycling lane. Clearly though, the most dangerous things for cyclists, from a personal injury law point of view, are inattentive vehicle drivers. Read more…
I have blogged in the past about 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…
We realise that, with everything going on in the world right now, a personal injury claim might not be at the forefront of your mind. We recognise that many of our clients and their families are facing an anxious time with health and financial worries. Hopefully, it should cheer you Read more…
This blog continues a light-hearted series detailing little-known driving offences which, if they lead to an accident, could mean that you (or your insurer) will end up footing the bill. Driving too slowly Everyone appreciates how dangerous speeding is but it may not be appreciated that driving too slowly can Read more…
This is the first in a light-hearted series of blogs about some little-known driving offences which, if they lead to an accident, could mean you (or your insurer) might end up footing the bill. Medical conditions Most people are aware that if you have an illness, disability or other condition Read more…
The time of year is upon us that is particularly dangerous for cyclists. Limited daylight and challenging weather conditions significantly increase the risks or accidents and injury. I am currently acting for 3 clients who have had bicycle accidents, all of whom were injured when a car has begun to turn Read more…