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Be Seen, Not Hurt

The Child Brain Injury Trust’s ‘Be Seen, Not Hurt’ campaign runs from 30th October and finishes on 3rd November with Glow Day. People across the county, as well as millions...

October 29, 2018

Emma Hall

Blog

Can I get funding through personal injury compensation for rehabilitation treatment abroad (if not available in the UK)?

There is a lot of focus in the media about compensation claims and in particular the amount that an individual receives following an accident. Not many people realise that arranging...

October 24, 2018

Emma Hall

Blog
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What evidence do I need to bring a successful occupiers liability claim eg in a shop or public building?

The documents required in order to successfully pursue a claim for personal injury compensation will vary depending on the circumstances of the case. Different classes of documents will be required...

October 15, 2018

Araba Quartey

Blog

What evidence do I need to bring a successful accident at work claim?

If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in an accident at work, you may be able to make a claim for compensation, if you can show that the accident...

October 5, 2018

Denise Doherty

Blog

Types of accidents at work which can result in a personal injury claim

Employers have a duty to provide employees with a safe workplace and with suitable and appropriate equipment. Every workplace should have a risk assessment which will detail reasonable steps for…

September 28, 2018
Blog
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What happens when I start Court Proceedings for a Personal Injury Claim?

In Personal Injury claims, it may be necessary to start Court proceedings for a number of different reasons. This can include but is not limited to the following...

September 27, 2018

Karen Mann

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Why do I need a medical report when bringing my personal injury claim? Can’t my doctor just write a report?

When bringing a claim for personal injuries and subsequent losses it is necessary to prove: an accident occurred; tt was caused as a result of someone else’s breach of duty/negligence...

September 25, 2018

Louise Jukes

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Does not wearing a helmet affect a personal injury claim if I am involved in an accident?

You may be interested to know that it is not compulsory to wear a cycle helmet when cycling on Britain’s roads. I was surprised by this as the UK roads...

September 17, 2018

Leticia Williams

Blog
  • deputyship

What Does Deputyship Mean?

Deputyship is where a person (called a Deputy) is appointed to manage the personal welfare or the property and affairs of another person, who lacks the mental capacity to manage...

September 6, 2018
Opinion
  • compensation

Is Personal Injury Compensation taxable?

Personal injury compensation can be awarded as a lump sum or as periodic payment. It can be awarded as a result of a Court judgement or an out of court...

August 28, 2018

Riffat Yaqub

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  • compensation
  • court

What is an interim payment?

An interim payment is an amount of compensation that is paid by the Defendant to the injured person before their personal injury claim has settled. In most cases, this sum…

August 13, 2018
Blog

Can I use my helmet camera footage as evidence in my personal injury claim?

Despite all of the safety measures that have been put in place over the past 10 years, cyclists and motorcyclist remain at risk on the roads. Poorly maintained roads and…

August 9, 2018

Leticia Williams

Blog

Information for women diagnosed with breast implant associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)

Recognition of the condition The recognition by mainstream science of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), means cancer is now a recognised and rare complication of breast implants.…

August 6, 2018
Blog

Can I claim damages if my cycling accident was caused by an object being left on the road?

Any road debris can be really dangerous for a cyclist. Many other vehicles may be able to pass over debris on the road without any serious consequences (or none at…

August 2, 2018

Denise Doherty

Blog

Can a personal injury claim get you access to more advanced treatment than the NHS provide?

We recently celebrated the achievements of our National Health Service, which turned 70 years on 5th July 2018. We have a brilliant NHS which plays a vital role in our…

August 1, 2018

Afiya Begum

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  • fatal-injury

Can you claim for Personal Injury Compensation if someone has died?

Losing a family members or loved one is clearly difficult. When someone who has a claim for compensation as a result the common question which we get asked is can…

July 18, 2018

Karen Mann

Blog
  • compensation

How is personal injury compensation calculated?

How much compensation will I get? This is a popular question asked by many clients’ at the start of their claim. It is a common misconception that compensation can be...

June 27, 2018

Usheena Patel

Blog

What is the law around child seats when travelling in cars in 2018?

Since 1989 it has been a legal requirement for children in the back of cars to wear seatbelts or use an appropriate car seat. It is the responsibility of the...

June 22, 2018

Louise Jukes

Blog

What is a Conditional Fee Agreement? How is a personal injury claim funded?

There are generally 5 ways that a personal injury claim can be funded 1. Conditional Fee Agreement (No Win No Fee) 2. After the Event Insurance (ATE) 3. Legal Expense...

June 21, 2018
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  • serious-injury

Do I need to disclose all my medical records in a personal injury claim?

Whether or not you will need to disclose all your medical records in a personal injury claim depends on the circumstances of the accident and the injury sustained. Medical Records...

June 19, 2018
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