We have all seen reports that cycling is up by 200 to 300% as a result of the lockdown and strongly suspect that’s true from the number of cyclists we see on our rare journeys by car these days. New cycle shops are opening in many parts of Sheffield and Read more…
A recent investigation by the BBC’s Panorama programme has revealed that at least 38 people have been killed on the UK’s smart motorway network since 2015. What are Smart Motorways? A smart motorway is a section of road that uses active traffic management techniques to increase capacity and ease congestion Read more…
As the cold nights draw in, the risk for cyclists increase. Wet roads, slippery leaves hiding buried, giant sized pot holes in the cycling lane and poor visibility, all play their part. But the most dangerous things for cyclists, from a personal injury law point of view, are inattentive vehicle Read more…
As the warm weather continues and we are all enjoying spending time outdoors, and visiting new places, it is worth considering the risks you could be exposed to as you explore and what to do if you are unlucky enough to have an accident and suffer injuries. Falls on Pavements Read more…
Over the last 20 years we have seen a huge increase in the number of cyclists in the UK. Councils up and down the country have spent millions of pounds on cycle paths and other improvement strategies. While it is not for everyone, many people now cycle to work as Read more…
When we receive a new enquiry to pursue a personal injury claim it is common to find that the accident which caused the injury has not been reported to the Defendant either formally in an accident book or at all. In these circumstances, the organisation you are claiming against may Read more…
At the outset of every claim, it is difficult to ascertain how much you may be awarded, particularly if your injuries are ongoing. It is often that once the Defendant admits liability, they will put forward a pre-medical offer to try and settle the claim. This means they are putting Read more…
For a lot of us, going to the gym is an important part of our weekly routine and in the New Year, more of us start to make resolutions to get fit and healthy in an attempt to shed all of the Christmas pounds. However, as the number of gym Read more…
Horse riding is an enjoyable hobby for many adults and children in the UK. According to statistics from the British Horse Society (BHS) there are 944,000 horses in Britain and 1.3 million regular riders. However with horse riding comes with a set of risks that most experienced riders will know Read more…
I recently settled a case on behalf of a gentleman who was witness to a frightening accident to his wife. They were in a large supermarket close to their home when a 30 foot wide shelving unit fell directly onto his wife, while he was stood about 15 meters away, Read more…