As the warm weather continues and we are all enjoying spending time outdoors, it is worth considering the risks you could be exposed to and what to do if you are unlucky enough to sustain injuries as a result of an accident. In the summer the most common injuries tend Read more…
Contributory Negligence is a legal term used as a defence in a personal injury claim to suggest that the injured party was also partly to blame for the accident. Proving liability (or who is to blame) in personal injury claims is always the first hurdle to overcome. This means proving Read more…
After the long winter we are now hoping that it’s time for the sun to shine with many of us will be booking holidays and aiming to “get fit for summer”. As a consequence of this, the number of accidents occurring in gyms and fitness centres inevitably increases. An active Read more…
When pursuing a claim for Personal Injury, many clients would like to know from the outset how much compensation they should expect to receive. Unfortunately, we are usually unable to give an accurate estimate at the start of a claim, particularly if symptoms are ongoing and a full recovery has Read more…
One of the most fundamental aspects of pursuing a personal injury claim is instructing the right lawyer to represent you. However, choosing who to instruct after an accident can be very confusing. The right solicitor should be someone who will be reliable and trustworthy when handling your claim. It is Read more…
The Highway Code was first published in 1931 and has been regularly updated since then to reflect current practice and road use. The latest changes to the Code are particularly wide ranging and they came into effect on 29th January 2022. Unfortunately, not everyone will be aware of these important Read more…
E-scooters are becoming increasingly popular, and many people will have received one for Christmas this year. There are now 1000’s of e-scooters on our roads, many illegally. If you, or anyone in your family, have had such a present you should know where the law allows them to be used Read more…
In the light of the tragic case of schoolboy Jack Lis who was killed as a result of a dog attack earlier this month, we review the law with regard to claiming compensation for injuries caused by such attacks. The UK is a dog-loving nation with an estimated 9 million Read more…
If you have been unfortunate enough to have been injured in an accident and you wish to pursue a claim for compensation, it is often necessary for your Personal Injury Solicitor to obtain a full set of your medical records. Whilst this may seem intrusive, it is an essential part Read more…
Clients are often unaware that they can claim against their employer for accidents occurring in the workplace, which usually involves a claim against the employer’s insurance company. We understand that this can often be an awkward or difficult decision to come to, but most employers will deal with any claim Read more…