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…
If a child (anyone under the age of 18) or a person who is not capable of looking after their own affairs is injured we are often asked if they can bring a claim. The simple answer to this is yes. The claim would be run in a similar way to Read more…
As the mercury rises many of us are sweltering at work. This blog explores the legal position around safe and recommended temperatures in the workplace. Temperatures in the indoor workplace are covered by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, which place a legal obligation on employers to provide Read more…
In these consumer-driven times it is increasingly common for dissatisfied clients to change solicitors – especially in personal injury claims. We often take over cases for people who are unhappy with the lawyers they first instructed, often when they were recommended to them by their own house or motor insurers. Read more…
Our personal injury solicitors are here to help on a no win no fee agreement if you have suffered personal injury or been made ill. Your injuries could be physical and/or psychological. You might have been injured at work, on the roads or in a public place whether in the 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…
As the summer months approach lots of people attend amusement parks and theme parks. They are a great source of entertainment and can provide plenty of happy memories. Unfortunately, though there are rare occasions, where a fun day out can result in a nasty accident. I’m sure everyone remembers the Read more…
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…
With more people now cycling to work and for pleasure than ever before, there has been a corresponding increase in the number of injured cyclists that we have been asked to help after accidents. The following is our guide as to what to do if you are involved in one 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…