Monday November 28, 2011 at 7:56am
I slipped and fell on an uneven paving just outside my house while coming from work in the evening.
A lot of people have had accidents on this pavement and my neighbours and I have complained to the Council about it several times but nothing has been done to repair it. As a result of the accident, I hurt my back and ankle. My son has taken photos of the defective paving showing the terrible condition of the entire stretch of the road. Following the fall I saw my GP and was prescribe
Tuesday October 18, 2011 at 6:46am
I slipped and fell in my local supermarket while shopping. As a result of the accident, I hurt my back and wrist. I saw my GP and was prescribed pain killers. It’s now six months since the accident and I am still having back pain but the pain in my wrist is not as bad. I was off work for just over a month. How much do you think my claim is worth? A claim for injury compensation including injuries suffered in a slip and trip accident in a supermarket will have two elements: 1. General Damag
Monday September 26, 2011 at 6:43am
Personal injury compensation is divided into two categories and each spect is assessed differently as follows: 1. GENERAL DAMAGES
What is general damages?General damages is the compensation you receive for pain, suffering and loss of amenity (being unable to pursue hobbies, take planned holidays etc). The amount of general damages is based on previous cases where a judge has determined the amount awarded. 2. SPECIAL DAMAGES
What is special damages?
Special damages are th
Tuesday November 23, 2010 at 5:47pm
Most of our clients tend to ask this question at the very beginning of the claims process. Your solicitor should aim to win you maximum compensation as allowed by the personal injury law. The majority of people who claim compensation are anxious at having to attend court which results in them accepting lower offers rather than pushing for more by taking their claims to court. Medical evidence is required by the court to prove the injuries you have suffered. Instructing an appropriate expert will
Wednesday November 17, 2010 at 2:06pm
Your personal injury solicitor’s aim is to make sure that you receive the highest possible level of compensation for your head injuries. The award of compensation is the only solution available to the court. The court can compensate you not only for your head injuries but also for the stress and inconvenience of being involved in the claims process. The element of the compensation which can not be specifically calculated, for example the pain and suffering which you have sustained and any
Tuesday November 9, 2010 at 4:01pm
Can I return to court for more compensation if my condition gets worse after settlement of my
personal injury claim? When the court makes a lump sum award of compensation, it is intended to cover your past and future pain and suffering as well as other losses. It is designed to be a full and final settlement, you never return to court for more. This principle can sometimes result in unfairness. For example, if at the time of the trial, you have no problems with your sight, but there is a 15% cha
Tuesday October 26, 2010 at 10:44pm
My husband worked at a shipyard in Tyneside. He was regularly exposed to asbestos in a large amount. He subsequently died due to malignant mesothelioma which was due to exposure to asbestos at his workplace. About eight months before my husband’s death, he had been healthy. Within this period however, my husband became breathless and lost appetite. I took him to see our GP who decided to carry out some tests and referred him to the hospital afterwards. My husband stayed in the hospital for
Tuesday October 19, 2010 at 10:04pm
I got a rear end shunt with my girlfriend in the car and it was not my fault. But the other car did not stop after the accident. It sped off and I called the police.I had to claim through the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB). The total value of my car was £15,750 and for my girlfriends pain and injuries was £12,050 because she has a visible scar on her left arm and had a painful left knee for about one year. The compensation has already been paid off by the MIB. The MIB als
Sunday July 25, 2010 at 8:10pm
Here are 7 important qualities of a good injury lawyer in London
1) A good personal injury lawyer in London is willing to put your interest first before his profit. Your injury lawyer must be prepared to risk his own money and time. A good London personal injury lawyer takes every personal injury claim on a No Win No Fee basis.
Your injury lawyer should put his own money into your case. You, the client, should not have to risk your money. If your London accident solicitor puts his money into
Friday July 16, 2010 at 10:53pm
Personal injuries suffered in accidents at work or road are a common source of trauma in peoples’ lives in the United Kingdom. That trauma is often very severe, especially when accident help is not sought promptly to minimize the pain caused by accident injury.
Although claiming compensation for accident injury is never trouble free, you can do things that will give you some control over your injury claim.
Your understanding of what happens during the accident claims pro
Wednesday July 14, 2010 at 1:38pm
Accident injury claims have a time limit of 3 years. This means that you must take your accident claim to court before 3 years have expired counting from the date of the accident.
This is an important consideration for you and your accident injury lawyer to bear in mind from the day of the accident.
A lot of time a firm of accident solicitors may have a policy of not taking on accident claims which have less than 6 months or so to go before the limitation period is up. The reason for this is
Monday July 12, 2010 at 6:36am
What is an accident injury claim?
When a person is injured (the Claimant) and the cause of the injury is somebody else’s fault (the Defendant) the Claimant can bring an accident claim for compensation against the Defendant for the injury sustained and other consequential monetary loss .
How can I claim compensation after an accident?
Personal Injury is based on the law of negligence. It is important to bear in mind the elements needed to prove negligence. These are Duty, Breach, Causa
Tuesday July 6, 2010 at 2:42pm
It will be helpful, though not essential, for you to gather certain documents in preparation for your first contact with your injury lawyer.
Locate and copy your important documents, including:
1. Photographs of the scene of the accident (preferably colour photographs) taken from different angles.
2. A sketch plan showing the spot where the accident occurred and the direction you were taking.
3. Accident report form if your accident was at work or in a public place.
4. Your three
Monday July 5, 2010 at 6:34am
It may be a good idea to have a checklist of questions to ask a lawyer when you first contact their firm. Have a paper and pen to take notes.
Choosing the right solicitor to handle your personal injury claim can make a difference not only in improving your chances of winning your claim but also in how much compensation you may get.
You can add to the following list other special questions that may apply to your own personal injury claim.
If you would like to know more about how to
Sunday July 4, 2010 at 8:56pm
Do I really need a lawyer to make a personal injury claim?
Since calculating personal injury compensation can be very complicated, a good personal injury lawyer can help you maximise your compensation by carefully assessing all your loses and expenses including interest and by minimising the impact of State Benefits on your claim.
A personal injury lawyer will also advise you as to how the court will assess your compensation.
A specialist accident lawyer will be able to assist you in draft
Saturday July 3, 2010 at 11:14pm
Before giving your accident injury claim to any solicitor, get hold of a Free copy of “Choosing the right solicitor to handle your Claim.” It’s a great place to start. You’ll learn the answers to your most critical questions. "Choosing the right solicitor to handle your claim" has answers to your questions:
• What are the true benefits of instructing a really good personal injury lawyer direct. • Can you win the maximum compensation th
Saturday June 26, 2010 at 10:03pm
When a person is injured (the Claimant) and the cause of the injury is somebody else’s fault (the Defendant) the Claimant can bring a claim against the Defendant for compensation for the injury sustained and other consequential monetary loss.
A Defendant is only liable for damages which are not too remote. This means that a Defendant will not be liable for losses which would not have been within the reasonable contemplation of the persons involved.
For example, if you were involved in
Wednesday June 23, 2010 at 6:48am
Your personal injury solicitor is required to make all funding options clear to you from day one.
There are several ways to pay for your personal injury claim.
a) Paying Privately
You can pay for your claim privately. This means that you will pay an hourly rate and the firm will be sending you interim bills during the course of your claim and a final bill at the conclusion of your case.
b) Conditional Fee Agreement
Most Personal Injury cases are paid for by way of a Conditional Fe
Tuesday June 22, 2010 at 8:22am
After sustaining injuries in an accident at work or on the road or supermarket or anywhere else, you may be entitled to Benefits from the Benefits Agency irrespective of who is to blame for the accident or your injury. This can include one or more of the following:- Income Support Income-related benefit for persons aged 16 to 60 that are on a low income. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
SSP is paid to employees who are unable to work because of sickness. It is paid by your employer for up to a maximum
Monday June 21, 2010 at 11:11am
If you have suffered an injury in a car accident or an injury at your workplace or due to a slip or fall in a supermarket accident, or due to your doctor’s mistake or your dentist’s mistake you could be entitled to claim compensation. At the beginning of your claim, you will need to find a specialist personal injury solicitor. You will need a solicitor with experience in your type of injury. If for example, your claim is against your doctor, you need a solicitor specialised in medica
Sunday June 20, 2010 at 1:20pm
Calculating how much injury compensation you may get, helps you to know where you stand before making an injury claim.
The aim of compensating you for your accident injury is to put you back in financial terms, where you would have been if not for your injury.
You may have incurred some expenses such as paying for prescribed medication or travel costs to hospital appointments as a result of your injuries. You can make a claim for these expenses.
In terms of compensating you for your injury
Saturday June 19, 2010 at 12:11pm
Understanding how much injury compensation you can claim helps you decide whether to make an injury claim. Your compensation will be broken down into two main segments: General damages This phrase is used to describe compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity ( "loss of amenity" is a condition of being unable to pursue hobbies, take planned holidays etc). The amount of general damages is somewhat based on previous cases where judges have determined the amount awarde