My Personal Injury Solicitor says I need to see a pain management expert, why is this? Chronic pain affects many of us living in the UK. The British Medical Journal estimates that chronic pain affects between one-third and one-half of the population of the UK. Broadly speaking, chronic pain is Read more…
The number of people cycling is very much on the increase. There seem to be more cycle shops than ever before and the local Council in Sheffield has opened new cycle-only lanes on several of the City’s main commuter routes. Our Personal Injury team has noticed a corresponding increase in Read more…
If you have been injured as a result of a road traffic accident, slip or trip, or an accident at work, then a claim must normally be lodged with the courts within 3 years of the date of the accident. After this date your claim would effectively be statue-barred and Read more…
We take a look and detail little-known driving offences which, if they lead to an accident, could mean that you (or your insurer) will end up footing the bill. Warning others about speed traps Many of us will have been in a situation where another motorist flashes you and it Read more…
It is increasingly common for dissatisfied clients to change solicitors – especially in personal injury claims. We often take over cases for people who are fed up of the lawyers they first instructed, particularly if they were recommended to them by their own house or car insurers. The reasons we 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…
When clients suffer catastrophic, life-changing injuries, it often takes many years to finally settle their claims. This is mostly because such claims cannot be accurately valued and finalised until the injured person has reached their final state of recovery and many medical and other expert reports will be need to Read more…
One of the first questions clients often ask us is how much their claim is worth. Unfortunately, it is not usually possible to give an accurate estimate at the start of a claim, particularly if you have not yet fully recovered. The valuation of a claim depends on several factors Read more…
Riding a motorbike is an exhilarating experience. As a former well known Pizza delivery company driver, I remember well the thrill and feeling of speed (not to mention the free pizza). There are many types of motorbike, but some are thought to be more dangerous than others. They include Three Read more…
In the summer months, there are more and more cyclists on the road. Cycling is a great activity and, as we move towards a carbon neutral future, these modes of travel will increase in popularity. Everyone understands cycling carries some risks and the most serious risk, from a personal injury Read more…