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…
This month we have heard the news that 8 former Rugby Union players, including the former England hooker Steve Thompson, will be bringing personal injury claims against rugby’s governing bodies. They are claiming that as a result of negligence they have been left with permanent brain injuries, specifically dementia. The Read more…
Our client was making her way into the retailer’s premises to look for Christmas presents. She walked across the threshold and immediately slipped and fell, landing heavily and suffering an injury to her back. Whilst she was on the floor, she realised that her trousers were soaking and the cause Read more…
Well, after all the torrential rain we’ve had, we are hoping that it’s now time for the sun to shine, and the beer gardens to be in full use. Everyone can relate to the saying, ‘I’m going to get fit for summer’ so it is not surprising that the number Read more…
At this time of year, we generally see an increase in enquiries from people who have suffered a personal injury whilst on holiday, whether in a road traffic accident, or in a hotel or a public place. Road Traffic Accidents abroad: In England and Wales, you have three years from Read more…
We often hear this said by clients, usually 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 result in very different outcomes depending on a number of factors including the following:- 1. 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 regulate how litigation is to be conducted between parties. So what is Part 36? Part 36 of Read more…
Summer is here…. Well unfortunately, the England boys didn’t bring it home for us this time but let’s not forget it’s still summer and the holiday season is upon us. It’s time to take off those waistcoats and slap on the sun-tan lotion. Holidays are exciting times but unfortunately some Read more…
When it comes to accidents, allergic reactions in restaurants do not immediately spring to mind as an obvious example. Whilst the physical injuries caused by slips, trips and road traffic accidents may be easier to notice or give a clearer indication that an accident has occurred, allergic reactions can be Read more…
As the temperatures hover around zero and our heating bills soar, we often hear about the unfortunate accidents that people have after slipping on ice and snow in and around Sheffield. So, as we are often asked, can you make a personal injury claim if you slip on snow and Read more…