Injury claims arise from many different situations. Most result from common situations such as Road Traffic Accidents, Accidents at Work and Slips and Trips. This week, I thought I’d list ten real claims that we have dealt with over the years that fall into the “unusual” category:- A client was caught under a falling Read more…
We have recently settled a case for a Sheffield lady in her 70’s who suffered a fall due to an uneven road surface. Our client suffered injuries to her back, knee, right arm and teeth Liability was initially denied by the City Council and we advised our client to continue the claim. Read more…
We have recently settled a case for a 30 year old gentleman with a soft tissue injury to his right ankle, who still suffers from minor ongoing symptoms. The client was climbing on a JCB Loading Shovel in order to clean the windows, but unfortunately slipped due to a defective step Read more…
In November, the Government announced planned reforms to personal injury law which would see claims with an injury value of up to £5,000.00 being handled in the Small Claims Court. The thinking behind this is that it will reduce insurance premiums for consumers. This is something that is heavily supported by the Read more…
I was recently asked by a colleague how the proposed reforms to the personal injury sector would have affected our clients, had they been in place one or two years ago. One case sprang to mind that really shows how the increase to the small claims limit would have prevented Read more…
Home is our safe haven, the place we feel secure and out of harm’s way. Unfortunately this isn’t always the case. Accidents that are preventable and not your fault can happen in the sanctity of your own home, sometimes with devastating and life changing consequences. In Sheffield and the surrounding Read more…
Accidents happen and when it comes to children, they happen a lot. We shouldn’t however, assume that just because they’re kids, it was their fault. In many cases, they are not to blame and their parents or guardians should make sure they receive fair compensation for injuries suffered. Children can Read more…