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 and clinical negligence where the symptoms of an injury Read more…
If you suffer an injury as a result of an accident, the first thing that springs to mind is clearly not, “Do I have all the correct evidence to support a claim for personal injury?” You are naturally more concerned with your health, and ensuring you receive the necessary treatment Read more…
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents confirms that in 2016, 18,477 cyclists were injured in reported road accidents in the UK of which 3,499 were killed or seriously injured. It has been established that per one billion vehicle miles, 1,011 pedal cyclists are killed or seriously injured in Read more…
In December 2017 the Government announced that the rules on the evidence required to obtain Legal Aid in domestic abuse cases would be relaxed. At that point it was not clear exactly what the rules would be and whether there would still be a requirement that the evidence must show Read more…
On 4th December 2017 the Ministry of Justice announced that victims of Domestic Violence would find it easier to obtain Legal Aid in family cases. Dominic Raab the Justice Minister stated: “We have listened to victims’ groups and carefully reviewed the criteria for legal aid for victims of domestic abuse Read more…
We regularly deal with many claims for people who are injured after they have fallen over due to defective pavements, walkways, car parks, roads and other outdoor surfaces which can often result in serious injuries. These cases are difficult to win, so having the right evidence is vital. When they occur Read more…