Someone I know had the same injury as me but got more than I did for the same injury! Clients often say this 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 Read more…
This year’s Road Safety Week will take place between 16-22 November. The theme is “No Need to Speed” following findings that only a quarter of people think vehicles travel at a safe speed on the streets where they live. RSW2020 is coordinated by the road safety charity Brake and the Read more…
Your Solicitor may have requested that you download Microsoft Teams (“Teams”) in order to hold a video meeting with them whilst the Covid-19 restrictions are in place. Teams is a secure meeting app, which allows conferences, meetings and calls to be held for free. It is secure, and our preferred Read more…
The time of year is upon us that is particularly dangerous for cyclists. Limited daylight and challenging weather conditions significantly increase the risks or accidents and injury. I have acted for many clients who have had bicycle accidents. One of the most common ways cyclists are injured is when a car Read more…
Most people know that they have 3 years from the date of an accident 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 clinical negligence where the symptoms Read more…
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has recently published its new strategic plan for 2020 -2023. The plan represents a major milestone for APIL which is in its 30th anniversary year. What Is APIL? APIL is a not-for-profit campaign organisation fighting for the rights of needlessly injured people. It Read more…
Following a change in the law, who can claim compensation for bereavement? Compensation for bereavement is available to certain relatives when their loved one is killed as a result of the negligence of a third party, such as through personal injury or clinical negligence. This type of compensation is designed, 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 regulates how litigation is to be conducted between parties. So, what is a Part 36 offer? Part Read more…
As summer draws to a close, and the weather gradually becomes colder there is an increased risk to road users and pedestrians. Breakdowns are common during the winter months and road conditions can present several different challenges to road users. Statistics released by the Department for Transport revealed that 29 Read more…
There are thousands of personal injury claims made on behalf of children each year. As they are under 18, the law requires that all compensation awards to them must be approved by the County Court at an Infant Approval Hearing. The process may sound daunting, particularly for a parent, guardian Read more…