When people hear that their Personal Injury case is “going to court” it can often be a scary thought. The proceedings take place in a civil court and there will be no jury. There are generally no people in the public galleries and the Judge and barristers are usually very 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…
If you or a family member are considering whether to bring a claim for personal injury, it is very important that you know about the time limits which affect it. The injured person must either settle the claim, or start court proceedings to protect it, within a 3-year time period Read more…
Can I make a claim for Loss of Sight? If you have suffered partial or total blindness or permanent or temporary loss of a sight as result of someone else’s negligence, for example in a road traffic accident, or as a result of an injury at work or in a Read more…
We first blogged about this issue in February last year after the BBC’s Panorama programme revealed that at least 38 people had been killed on the UK’s smart motorway network in the last 5 years. Following an Inquest in Sheffield this week in which the Coroner called for a review Read more…
Whilst injuries of all seriousness can be difficult to deal with, accidents which cause serious harm and financial loss can be life changing. We have represented many clients over the years who have suffered life changing injuries and may be able to help you recover compensation to assist you now Read more…
I have recently started to act for a gentleman who has suffered a serious brain injury following a road traffic accident. He was walking along a pavement one morning, when a vehicle collieded with him. He was airlifted to hospital and given emergency life-saving treatment. Sadly, he suffered multiple fractures 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…
Do I have a claim for compensation if a driver of a vehicle opens a car door into me whilst I am cycling or riding my motorbike? In short, the answer is yes. Both the driver as well as any passengers of a vehicle have a duty to ensure that 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…