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The Personal Injury Discount Rate Under Review
The Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) is under review which could lead to significant changes for seriously injured people. The purpose of the PIDR is to make sure Claimants who…
May 13, 2024
Opinion
no-win-no-fee
personal-injury
How Do Lawyers Get Paid When You Pursue A Personal Injury Claim?
One of the questions I am asked when clients are considering whether or not to pursue a personal injury claim is ‘how do you get paid?’ Paying a lawyer sounds…
An electric scooter (also known as an e-scooter) is similar to a two-wheeled manual scooter, except it is propelled by a motor. They are becoming increasingly popular in cities as...
A Day in the Life of a Newly Qualified Personal Injury Solicitor: Navigating Cases with Grace Donnelly
My name is Grace Donnelly. After completing my training contract at Hodge Jones & Allen (HJA) in March 2023, I qualified into the Personal Injury (PI) team. I run my…
March 18, 2024
Blog
personal-injury
rehabilitation
Am I Entitled To Private Treatment During A Personal Injury Claim?
During a personal injury claim clients will often inform me that they have been advised by an NHS doctor that they require treatment or investigations to aid the recovery of…
A Claimant can claim for care and assistance provided by family or friends following an accident where they are unable to carry out activities of daily living. This help is…
Do I Have To Pay A Court Fee If Court Proceedings Are Issued For My Personal Injury Claim?
When you issue civil court proceedings, the court will charge you a fee. The amount of the fee will depend upon the value of your claim. Further fees may also…
The number of e-scooters are on the rise and unfortunately, this means that there has been a huge increase in e-scooter accidents over recent years. Data from the Department of…
What Is Contributory Negligence And What Does It Mean For Your Personal Injury Claim?
Contributory negligence is a legal term used as a defence to suggest for example in a personal injury claim the person who is injured is also partly to blame. Proving...
The Advantages Of Obtaining Legal Advice At An Early Stage When Pursuing A Personal Injury Claim
When a person suffers a personal injury as a result of being in an accident, it can often have an immediate detrimental impact on their life. It is not uncommon…
Can I Still Make A Personal Injury Claim If My Accident Happened When I Had Been Drinking?
The Christmas party season is in full swing and many people will have enjoyed a drink or two with family, friends and colleagues. Whilst it is nice to have a…
Infant Approval Hearing V’s Parental Indemnity – What Is The Best Option For Me?
In a personal injury claim, where the injured party is under the age of 18, they require representation by a Litigation Friend. The injured party is classed as a minor…
The 2023 Formula 1 season is coming to a close. The sport is experiencing a renaissance following the growing popularity of the Netflix show Drive to Survive. The F1 Arcade…
#RoadSafetyWeek – Case Settlement Report: Traumatic Brain Injury
It is Road Safety Week this week (19th – 25th November 2023). Our Team often deals with a number of Road Traffic Accident claims which can result in life changing…
November 23, 2023
Opinion
road-traffic-accident
Time To Fasten The Belt……#RoadSafetyWeek
It is Road Safety week this week (19th – 25th November 2023). We want to highlight the importance of what can happen if you are involved in an accident and…
November 23, 2023
Opinion
personal-injury
road-traffic-accident
#Road Safety Week 2023: SPEEDING
It is Road Safety week this week (19th – 25th November 2023). We want to highlight the importance of keeping to a safe speed on the roads and how to…
Can I Claim Compensation For An Accident Caused By Bad Weather?
Winter is closing in on us, causing an increased risk of accidents due to bad weather. Many people consider bad weather conditions as ‘an act of god’ – temporary and…
November 21, 2023
Blog
no-win-no-fee
road-traffic-accident
Road Safety Week 19th to 25th November 2023 – How Brake Can Help
Who is Brake? Brake is a charity campaigning for change to supporting people affected by road death and serious injury. Brake’s National Road Victim Service is a free and confidential…
Can I Still Make A Personal Injury Claim If I Have Been Involved In A Hit And Run? #RoadSafetyWeek
It is Road Safety Week this week (19th – 25th November 2023). We want to highlight the importance of what can happen if you are involved in an accident which…
As a Personal Injury Solicitor with over 12 years’ experience of personal Injury claims, I often have clients ask me what certain terms mean during the course of their claim.…
