Clients often say this when we tell them how much their claim is worth. They are usually right, which doesn’t surprise us because everyone is different and very similar injuries may result in very different financial outcomes depending on a number of factors including:- Compensation for the injury/injuries There are Read more…
Most people know that they have 3 years from the date of an accident to settle their claim or start Court Proceedings pursuant to the Limitation Act of 1980. That period may be longer for claims including hearing loss, asbestos-related conditions, other industrial diseases and clinical negligence where the symptoms Read more…
We have all seen reports that cycling is up by 200 to 300% as a result of the lockdown and strongly suspect that’s true from the number of cyclists we see on our rare journeys by car these days. New cycle shops are opening in many parts of Sheffield and Read more…
Normally, this is one of the first three questions that we are asked by injured people who enquire about bringing a claim. Clearly, there are many myths circulating about legal fees including that it is far too expensive to make a claim, so we hope this article will clarify the Read more…
Making a claim for injuries following complete or partial paralysis following an accident If you have suffered partial or complete paralysis (para- or quadriplegia) a result of a road traffic accident, an injury at work or in a public place or medical negligence, then it is very likely that you Read more…
Most people know that they have 3 years from the date of an accident in which they are injured to settle their claim or start Court Proceedings pursuant to the Limitation Act of 1980. That period may be longer for claims including hearing loss, asbestos-related conditions, other industrial diseases and Read more…
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 doesn’t surprise us because everyone is different and similar injuries may Read more…
Most people know that they have 3 years from the date of an accident to settle their claim or start Court Proceedings pursuant to the Limitation Act of 1980. That period may be longer for claims including hearing loss, asbestos-related conditions, other industrial diseases and clinical negligence where the symptoms Read more…
Personal injury Clients will often be advised by their Solicitors about making sensible offers to their opponents’ solicitors or insurers. These offers are made under Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules which regulates how litigation is to be conducted between parties. So, what is a Part 36 offer? Part Read more…
There have been reports that cycling is up by 200 to 300 per cent as a result of the lockdown. New cycle shops are opening in many parts of Sheffield and the local Council has received criticism for opening new cycle-only lanes on several of the City’s main commuter routes. Read more…